The epic growth of Pinterest is nothing short of amazing and it is no accident. The product rollout and target demographic were carefully planned and executed to maximize the initial footprint and it worked. The latest estimates on the number of signups for this new social media platform make it one of the strongest rollouts [...]
Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. announced today plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Tysons Corner, Va. The approximately 42,000-square-foot, two-level store is scheduled to open during fall 2012. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, Inc., carrying on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50 to 60 percent off original Nordstrom prices. [...]
Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Acentia, a premier provider of technology and management solutions to the federal government and commercial markets, will invest $3.1 million as it moves its headquarters to Fairfax County from Montgomery County, Md. The move creates 60 new jobs in Fairfax County. Acentia is moving its headquarters to 3130 Fairview [...]
Fairfax County, Virginia USA, Monday, December 5, 2011 – During the third quarter of 2011, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) provided services and resources to 41 businesses that are adding 1,146 jobs in Fairfax County. Most of these businesses are in the information technology and professional services sectors, and five are foreign-owned firms [...]
Bechtel Corporation, one of the world’s largest engineering, construction and project management companies, will relocate its Global Operations headquarters and other functions from Maryland to Fairfax County, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today. The company also will locate its Government Services business unit, its U.S.-based Civil business, Bechtel Enterprises, and corporate functions and services in Fairfax [...]
Alexandria is rolling out the red carpet for shoppers on Black Friday with free parking in City-owned parking lots, garages and meters, early and extended hours, and deep discounts at dozens of your favorite locally-owned stores. Shop as early as 6 a.m. and warm up with a hot beverage and breakfast from some of Old [...]
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (Fairfax Chamber), in partnership with the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness, has announced Jeans Day 2011: Putting the ZIP on Homelessness. On Jeans Day 2011 – Friday, October 21 – businesses in Northern Virginia will allow employees to wear jeans to work in exchange for [...]
Vienna, VA (September 16, 2011) – A group of DC-area soldiers recovering from injuries sustained during their tours of duty have a new transitioning pastime, the game of golf. Today seven veterans, members of Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP), were outfitted by golf retailer Golfsmith and COBRA PUMA GOLF at Golfsmith’s new Tysons Corner store. Each [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with nine manufacturers and distributors, is announcing a voluntary recall of all pourable gel fuels made or sold by these companies. Due to the serious risks of flash fire and burns when consumers add pourable gel to an already burning fire pot, consumers [...]
The earthquake that shook the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday is a vivid reminder that people in many parts of the U.S. face risks from earthquakes and should consider purchasing earthquake insurance coverage, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). EARTHQUAKES AND INSURANCE Earthquakes are not covered under standard U.S. homeowners or [...]
