Posted on 6/2/16
Patient First Again Taking All Anthem Health Plans After Companies Reach Deal
Four months after it stopped accepting some Anthem health insurance products, Patient First announced Wednesday that it is once again able to care for all Anthem . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Jobless Rates Drop In Virginia Metro Areas
Unemployment rates in Virginia’s metro areas dropped significantly in April, according to the Virginia Employment Commission.Two of the 11 metro areas reported unemployment rates of under . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Virginia Tourism Revenues Were $23 Billion In 2015
Virginia’s tourism revenues reach $23 billion in 2015, according to data from the U.S. Travel Association.Tourism revenues increased 2.3 percent over 2014 and supported 222,600 jobs, . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Under Armour Inc. Drops and Michael Kors Soars as Stocks Rise
Stocks managed the slightest of gains in their first trading session of June. On Wednesday theDow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) rose by just two points to . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Why Sports Authority's Bankruptcy Will Hurt Under Armour After All
When sporting goods retailer The Sports Authority filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection almost three months ago, announcing plans at the time to close 140 of . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Maryland’s DNR: A Study In Passive-Aggressive Regulation On Oyster Bill
It is getting embarrassing. As Maryland’s General Assembly drew to a close last month, the state’s Department of Natural Resources was once again
Posted on 6/2/16
Prehistoric Native Americans Harvested Bay Oysters Sustainably, Study Finds
Native Americans around the Chesapeake Bay may have lived hand to mouth in prehistoric times, but they apparently never got so desperate or greedy that they . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
State Roundup, June 1, 2016
HOGAN KILLS 72 EXEC ORDERS: Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday got rid of 72 executive orders issued by seven of his predecessors — by signing an . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
20 East Coast Startups Announced for TechBUZZ Summer
As part of MAVA’s ongoing commitment to foster seed and early-stage company growth, 20 startup companies have been selected from a range of industry sectors to . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Vencore Collaborates With George Mason University
Vencore, Inc. announced today that it will collaborate with theGeorge Mason University School of Business to develop a pragmatic and deployable cyber risk assessment methodology and . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
GTT Named Growth Company of the Year at 2016 ACG Corporate Growth Awards
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GTT Communications, Inc. (NYSE: GTT), the leading global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, today announced that it was named by ACG National Capital . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
BIO Business Solutions Extends Agreement with VWR
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced a new agreement with VWR to provide members with laboratory supplies, equipment and chemicals through June 2023. BIO . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
2016 BIO International Convention Adds More Events to Already Robust Program
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced that two additional Fireside Chats will be added to the 2016 BIO International Convention program. Also announced, were . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Aramark Named to 2016 Latino 100 List
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, was once again named to LATINO Magazine's "LATINO 100," an annual listing that spotlights . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Readorium Wins SIIA Education Technology CODiE Award for Best Reading/English/Language Arts Instructional Solution
Readorium received the 2016 CODiE award in the category of Best Reading/English/Language Arts Instructional Solution. An SIIA CODiE Award win is a prestigious honor as each . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Hartford Funds Partners with Schroders
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hartford Funds and Schroders announced today that they have entered into a strategic relationship to expand Hartford Funds’ investment platform. The relationship allows Hartford . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
PPG Foundation Donates $89,000 to Greater Pittsburgh Educational Initiatives
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The PPG Foundation recently donated a combined $89,000 to support educational initiatives in the Pittsburgh area, where PPG (NYSE:PPG) maintains its global headquarters and several . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Vapor Corp. Announces Reverse Stock Split
Vapor Corp. (OTCQB: VPCO), a leading U.S.-based distributor and retailer of vaporizers, e-liquids, e-cigarettes and e-hookahs, today announced that effective at 5:00 pm, Eastern Time, on . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
World's Leading Entrepreneurs Gather for 16th EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year
The 16th EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award and Forum will take place between 7 and 12 June 2016 in Monaco. This year 55 entrepreneurs . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Eyeota and Stirista Announce Partnership
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eyeota – the global leader for audience data – and Stirista, a digital marketing agency that specializes in niche data segmentation, email marketing, and . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
UI Files Letter of Intent for Rate Request
ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an effort to build on its success in reducing outages and protecting customers from the effects of severe weather, United Illuminating today filed . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Eagle Point Credit Company Prices Notes Offering
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. (NYSE:ECC, NYSE:ECCA, NYSE:ECCZ) today announced that it has priced a public offering of $24,998,750 aggregate principal amount of its 7.00% . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Drone USA Signs Joint Venture Agreement with BRVANT Technologic Solutions
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Drone USA, Inc. (OTC Markets:TWDLD), a developer and manufacturer of low altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and related technologies, announced today that the Company . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Handy & Harman Ltd. Completes Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of SL Industries
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ:HNH) a diversified global industrial company, announced today that it has successfully completed its tender offer, through a wholly . . .
Posted on 6/2/16
Dove Channel Partners With Rakuten Marketing
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinedigm Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM) has partnered with Rakuten Affiliate Network, a division of Rakuten Marketing, to create a national affiliate marketing program for the . . .
