Press Releases from Bow Tie Strategies (22 total)
The Fastest Growing Segment of the Homeless Population Finds a Voice
"Never Leave a Fallen Comrade." Although that quote hails from the Soldier's Creed, it applies to every man and woman who has ever worn a U.S. Military uniform. Those words are important and held in high regard on and off the battlefield, but none ever imagine that the battlefield will be on American soil. When veterans arrive home, however, many are left behind, forgotten, or even left homeless, but more…
WORLD RENOWNED DATA SCIENTIST KIRK BORNE JOINS START-UP DATAPRIME
In the world of Data Science, there is no one more respected and admired than Kirk Borne. He’s a social media icon and influencer – the one you want retweeting your great idea. He’s the one you want in the room coaching and mentoring the next generation of data scientists. After departing from global technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton at the end of March, Borne could have easily chosen…
The Case Against China that Won in China
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Settlement Among Top 10 Most Influential Patent Market Developments in 2019 According to IAM Magazine
WASHINGTON, DC – IAM Magazine, a publication that focuses on intellectual property (IP) from the business perspective, produced a list of the Top 10 Patent Market Developments of 2019. Among the events listed was the recent settlement of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig client, Advanced Codec Technologies (ACT), a United States licensing company…
SERIAL ENTREPRENEURS OPEN RESTON-BASED FAMOUS TOASTERY
Davidson, NC-based Famous Toastery will open its 35th restaurant, located at 12100 Sunset Hills Road in Reston in the Reston Town Center West Shopping Center, on Saturday, April 13. The restaurant, a leader in the better breakfast category, will donate 100 percent of the proceeds during its two-day Soft Opening to benefit Reston-based charity Cornerstones. Cornerstones promotes self-sufficiency by providing support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter,…
ARMY NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER CROWNED MS. VETERAN AMERICA 2018
WASHINGTON, DC - Be the voice for homeless women Veterans is the mission for SFC Desiree Pabon (US Army) who was recently crowned Ms. Veteran America 2018. She competed against hundreds of fellow active duty, reservists/guard, retired military and veterans to be the leading advocate to bring about change to the fastest growing segment of the homeless population – women Veterans.
An estimated 55,000 women Veterans are homeless at any…
A Family Holiday Tradition Returns to Leesburg, VA
It wasn’t considered officially the holiday season in Leesburg until children witnessed Santa Claus flying around Leesburg wishing everyone a Happy Holidays and eventually landing at the Virginia Village Shopping Center on Catoctin Circle in Leesburg. This long-standing tradition started with WAGE Radio (1200AM) in the 1960s. However, this tradition ended long before the radio station officially closed its doors in 2008. Get your wish lists ready because Santa and…
Knutson at Downtown Brambleton Wins Design Awards
Once again, The Knutson Companies and its urban-inspired home designs were in the spotlight at the 2017 Great American Living Awards (GALA). Both the Luna and the Sol models, located in Downtown Brambleton, were recognized for design and architecture, validating the success of the company’s commitment to high quality homes that create desirable urban-style neighborhoods where owners can live, shop, dine, and be entertained. Adding to this year’s excitement, Don…
Women Veteran’s Group Receives Grant
Final Salute Inc. has received a grant from the Joey Logano Foundation (JLF) to support its efforts in providing transitional housing, financial support, education, and other much needed services for homeless women veterans, many of whom are single mothers.
Final Salute is the local grantee in the JLF Chasing Second Chances program, which makes grants to local charities along the NASCAR circuit. This generous grant ensures that Final Salute…
Women Veterans Are Changing The Discussion Around Homelessness
An estimated 55,000 women veterans are homeless in the United States. These women take an oath to defend our country, only to return home from war to not have suitable assistance in place to help them make the transition from combat to civilian life. The Ms. Veteran America competition has been changing lives since October 2012.
The 25 finalists for Ms. Veteran America 2017, Presented by Cognosante, represent every branch of…
TOP-NAME MUSICIANS PERFORM TO BENEFIT SUICIDE PREVENTION
LEESBURG, VA – Music, food, and friends – the best trio other than three musicians performing together at Concert for Mental Health – supporting suicide prevention awareness. The concert is September 9th at the Bush Tabernacle in Purcellville, at 7 pm, and is hosted by Friends of Loudoun Mental Health.
Musical guests Paul Pfau, a finalist on NBC’s The Voice; Todd Wright, a Leesburg native and writer for songs…
NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY
National Hire a Veteran Day – a virtual career fair for veterans searching for employment opportunities – is scheduled for July 25th from 12:00pm- 3:00pm EST. HireOurHeroes.com – the number one Veteran Job Board in the United States – is launching an initiative for employers to hire qualified Veterans for civilian professional opportunities.
This event allows all companies interested in hiring veterans to meet and interview experienced veterans in…
FC Barcelona Launches in Northern Virginia
Global soccer powerhouse, FC Barcelona, announced the official launch of the FC Barcelona ESCOLA Northern Virginia (FCBEscola) through their partnership with Sporting Global. April 22 is the unveiling of the FCBEscola Northern Virginia kicking off a series of events leading up to the high-profile match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United at FedEx Field on July 26 as part of the International Champions Cup 2017 US edition.
“Our school in…
IBM’s Craig Rhinehart Keynotes Loudoun’s Business Conference
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA – Start Loudoun Small Business Week on the right foot by attending the inaugural Small Business Conference on May 15 at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. Have the option of 12 different workshops, two keynote speeches, a resources and networking fair, and much more. The day starts with breakfast at 8:00am and runs through 6:00pm. Early Bird rate tickets are available at www.loudounconference.com.
Craig Rhinehart, Director, IMB Watson…
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT KNUTSON COMPANIES
LEESBURG, VA – Knutson Companies continues its winning ways in 2017 by raising the bar and the quality of its work. The most recent development includes the hiring of a seasoned real estate professional and Virginia Tech Civil Engineering graduate, Lauren DeSomma.
DeSomma’s success began at K. Hovnanian Homes and continued to W.C. Ralston Architects where she led Ralston to being named one of the top architecture firms in Northern…
CroppMetcalfe Hiring After Acquiring TLC Services
WARRENTON, VA – On January 3rd CroppMetcalfe acquired TLC Services, a Warrenton-based heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical contractor. Customers in the Fauquier County area have grown accustomed to the high-quality service and that will not change. The name will change and the services offered will expand as well.
TLC Services was established in 2000 by Warrenton’s own, Tom Noland. Over the next 16 years, his company grew into one of…
KO DISTILLING ANNOUNCES FIRST ‘BROWN’ SPIRIT
KO Distilling is releasing their first-ever brown spirit, Bare Knuckle American Wheat Whiskey, just in time for Black Friday. Containing a high wheat and no corn mash bill of 60% wheat, 30% rye and 10% malted barley, all from Bay’s Best Feed Farm in Heathsville, VA, Bare Knuckle has been aged for a year in full-size 53-gallon new charred American Oak barrels.
KO Distilling will unveil Bare Knuckle American Wheat Whiskey…
D.C. to Host the 5th Annual Ms. Veteran America Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 6, 2016 – Twenty-five finalists for Ms. Veteran America 2016 are currently preparing to step on the stage at Sidney Harmon Hall in Washington, D.C. on October 9th to compete for the coveted title and crown. These 25 women have competed against hundreds of contestants in regional competitions across the country to be the one to proudly wear the crown and to tell the story of…
AWARD-WINNING FITNESS EXPERT INCREASES FOOTPRINT
Ferraiolo Fitness has been a dominant force in Loudoun County’s fitness industry for over ten years for one very good reason. Big box gyms represent a significant investment when factoring in personal training services. These venues can be quite intimidating. The space is crowded with loud and overly aggressive weight lifters who consider it their space with novice newcomers in the way. Personal training services are over sold, under delivered…
KO DISTILLING CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY
KO DISTILLING CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY
KO Distilling Commemorates First Year in Business September 17th
with an All-Day Anniversary Celebration
MANASSAS, VA – KO Distilling – Manassas’ first craft distillery – will celebrate one year in business this month.
Long-time friends and college classmates, Bill Karlson and John O’Mara, established KO Distilling in May 2013. After two and a half years of planning, building, testing, and sampling, KO Distilling opened its doors to the…
From The Flight Line to Fashion Week
From The Flight Line to Fashion Week
Prowess – America’s First All-Veteran Modeling and Talent Agency
Washington, DC Casting – April 30th, 9am-12pm
There’s a new and unique alternative to hiring our heroes. Prowess stepped away from traditional employment and launched the nation’s first fashionable employment initiative. Founded, operated and owned by veterans, Prowess is making its mark by penetrating an industry typically not pursued as a career change. The military has…
CroppMetcalfe Secures Stadium Naming Rights
CROPPMETCALFE SECURES STADIUM NAMING RIGHTS
A Three-Year Partnership with Evergreen Sports Complex Benefits Youth Sports in Loudoun
LEESBURG, VA – Leadership development. Good sportsmanship. Athletic improvement. Each has a significant place in the overall experience and purpose in youth sports. Evergreen Sports Complex and its respective athletic teams, adventure courses, and athletic camps, takes the development of the overall athlete very seriously. Evergreen has four FIFA® Certified athletic fields and partnered with…
COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT COMES TO LEESBURG
COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT COMES TO LEESBURG
Evolve.Space Features Multiple Industries Under One Roof
LEESBURG, VA - Father-son pair, Charles T. Matheson and Robert R. Matheson, welcomed independent business professionals, entrepreneurs and local business leaders at a pre-launch reception on March 3rd at Evolve.Space (“Evolve”). Evolve is a new coworking and innovative venture. Guests gained a sneak preview of the roughly 4,000 sq ft. open-space work environment that serves both organizations and individuals…
