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National Landing’s hotel market shifts around Amazon HQ2 growth
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New office construction, public-private investment and a denser tech workforce are reshaping corporate lodging demand in Arlington’s National Landing.
Studio Center wins back-to-back Gold for Best Commercial Videographer
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Studio Center, a Virginia Beach marketing and media firm, won Gold for Best Commercial Videographer in CoVaBIZ magazine’s 10th Annual Best of Business Awards for the second straight year.
Outer Banks Adventures launches 800-foot parasailing in Nags Head
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Outer Banks Adventures has added an 800-foot parasailing experience from its Nags Head operation, expanding its lineup of water and wildlife activities on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Daly Seven completes renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport
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Daly Seven has finished a multi-million-dollar renovation of the Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, upgrading guest rooms, public areas, meeting space and dining.
Studio Center wins Gold for web development for second straight year
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Studio Center earned the Gold Award for Best Web Development Company in CoVaBIZ Magazine’s 2026 Best of Business Awards, its second consecutive year taking the top spot.
Ghanaian doctor seeks celebrity backing for medical village in Accra
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A Yale-trained physician and Greensboro pain specialist is working to raise money for a planned medical village in Accra, Ghana, and recently met with actor John Amos to build support.
7 Directions of Service warns Section 106 changes could weaken Indigenous land protections
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7 Directions of Service says proposed changes to federal historic-preservation rules could make it harder for state-recognized and non-federally recognized tribes to protect ancestral villages, burial grounds and sacred landscapes.
American National University expands Mongolia partnerships
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American National University signed new and renewed agreements in Mongolia in July 2026 with three universities and Ömnögovi Province, adding student pathways and direct provincial sponsorships.
Two new books map the American Revolution through historic sites
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Author Max Victor Alper has released two June 2026 books that trace the American Revolution through state-by-state history and surviving historic sites in the North and South.
Juarez and Pizza win pro divisions at OBX Skim Jam
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Elian Juarez of Mexico and Sydney Pizza of Delaware won the professional men’s and women’s divisions at the 2026 OBX Skim Jam in Nags Head, North Carolina, after three days of competition at Jennette’s Pier. The results tighten the 2026 Skim USA…
Rug Rats earns WBENC and WOSB certifications
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Rug Rats Inc. has secured dual WBENC and WOSB certifications, expanding the Virginia Beach custom rug maker’s access to federal contracting and supplier-diversity programs.
Chantilly executive residence opens for corporate and government leasing
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A newly built luxury townhome in Chantilly is now available starting Aug. 1 for corporate, government, embassy and relocation leases as Northern Virginia’s tech and defense employment base keeps growing.
OBX SkimJam returns to Jennette’s Pier with $16,000 purse
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Top skimboarders are set to compete at Jennette’s Pier July 17-19 as OBX SkimJam returns as the sixth stop of Skim USA’s 2026 season.
Go Buzzaar launches Partner Central and wholesale tools for North American diaspora commerce
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Go Buzzaar Marketplace has launched Partner Central and a wholesale feature aimed at helping global vendors sell to more than 11.5 million diaspora consumers across the U.S. and Canada.
Jsquared marks 15 years with record first half of 2026
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Richmond staging firm Jsquared is celebrating 15 years with more than 100 awards, a broader service lineup and its strongest sales stretch yet. In the first half of 2026, 30 staged homes sold for a combined $21.8 million, with offers arriving in…
Alloy Labs adds seven banks in first half of 2026
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Alloy Labs said seven community and mid-size banks joined its consortium in the first half of 2026, expanding the network to 90-plus institutions across 46 states.
Daly Seven renews as official hotel provider for 2026 BODYARMOR State Games
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Daly Seven Hotel Management has renewed as the Official Hotel Provider for the 2026 BODYARMOR State Games, giving athletes, coaches and organizers hotel blocks near key venues across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and the Raleigh-Durham…
Registix hires Neal Shelton to lead business development and partnerships
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Registix has appointed industry veteran Neal Shelton as senior vice president of business development and partnerships to expand work with national brands and retailers across home and hardlines.
TGR Foundation names 20th Earl Woods Scholars class
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TGR Foundation selected 22 students for its 20th Earl Woods Scholar cohort, expanding the program into Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia.
Choice Financial Group expands into Texas with Allen-based agency deal
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Choice Financial Group has added Texas Independent Insurance to its national network, marking the firm’s first entry into Texas.
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