Making a federal case
George Mason’s govcon center creates research, training hub
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Two business colleagues sharing thoughts over breakfast and a pot of hot coffee — that was the setting for the light bulb moment that led to George Mason University launching
The next frontier
A year after ChatGPT’s seismic debut, Va. companies prep for AI
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You come down with coldlike symptoms. Flu season is here, and a new COVID subvariant is circulating. As the illness lingers, you question whether you should see a doctor. Imagine
Under new management
Commanders get fresh start with owner Josh Harris
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Washington Commanders fans did everything but sing “Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead” during the team’s Sept. 10 season opening game. It felt like a new day as the NFL team
Them’s the brakes
Top CEOs saw flat pay growth in 2022, with bonuses down
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Total compensation for S&P 500 CEOs nationwide last year marked its smallest year-over-year increase since 2015, with pay increasing 0.9% from 2021. Here in Virginia, CEOs faced even greater headwinds
StartVirginia: October 2023 Heard Around Virginia
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Aravenda, a Fairfax e-commerce software company targeting consignment shops and resellers, landed a spot in the latest women founders cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator. Aravenda’s software helps consignment
The Pharrell factor
Superstar impacts his hometown’s economy
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Some celebrities seem to forget their roots. Fortunately for Hampton Roads, Pharrell Williams is not that kind of star. The Grammy-winning musician with a worldwide following has invested in the
Federal Contractors | Technology 2023: MAX PETERSON
VICE PRESIDENT, WORLDWIDE PUBLIC SECTOR, AMAZON WEB SERVICES, ARLINGTON COUNTY
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Peterson, who joined AWS in 2012 and started his current role in 2021, has more than 30 years of public sector experience, with stints at Dell and CDW-G. Now he’s
Federal Contractors | Technology 2023: CANDICE LING
FEDERAL SECTOR LEADER, MICROSOFT, ROSSLYN
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Ling took over leadership of Microsoft’s federal arm in July after Rick Wagner, the sector’s president since 2020, stepped down to pursue new opportunities. Ling previously served as civilian federal
Media 2023: MIKE REED
CHAIRMAN AND CEO, GANNETT CO., McLEAN
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Reed has held USA Today publisher Gannett’s top position since its 2019 merger with GateHouse Media owner New Media Investment Group, where he was CEO. Under his leadership, the company
Federal Contractors | Technology 2023: JOHN HENEGHAN
PRESIDENT, ECS FEDERAL, FAIRFAX COUNTY
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A former English teacher who went into tech in the 21st century, Heneghan has led ASGN’s federal consulting subsidiary since 2022. He previously was the company’s chief operating officer, and