Archive for November, 2007

Arlington Lays Groundwork for New Commercial Real Estate Tax

Amendment to County Code would allow tax to fund transportation projects
Arlington, VA, November 28, 2007  – The Arlington County Board last night voted to amend the Arlington County Code to allow a future additional real estate tax on commercial and industrial properties. Any revenue generated by such a tax would be used exclusively to fund transportation […]

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Grand Opening of the New Westin Virginia Beach Town Center Hotel

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the management company for the new Westin
Virginia Beach Town Center hotel, today announced the official opening of the 236 guestroom upscale hotel. The hotel is a focal point of the Town Center of Virginia Beach, a mixed-use “main street” style development located at the […]

Hampton Named One of the Most Technology-Advanced Cities in Nation

Hampton, VA — For the sixth year in a row, Hampton has been acknowledged as one of the most technology-advanced cities in America as named by the Center for Digital Government. This designation is based on its 2007 Digital Cities Survey. The annual study examines how city governments are using digital technologies to better serve […]

Kettler Partners With West Elm To Create Sophisticated Living Spaces At Midtown Alexandria Station

Furniture Company Provides Exclusive Interior Design Services to Residents
McLean, VA. November 19, 2007—Kettler, one of greater Washington D.C.’s largest diversified real estate companies, has partnered with the one of the nation’s leading furniture designers and manufacturers, West Elm, to provide design consultation and furnishings at its high-end residential community, Midtown Alexandria Station.

Kalahari Resort project will be third of its kind in the country and add to Virginia’s $17.7 billion tourism industry

RICHMOND, VA., Nov. 16, 2007 – Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that Kalahari Resorts plans to develop a $200 million indoor waterpark resort complex in Fredericksburg. The project is one of the largest economic development announcements in recent history for Fredericksburg and will further amplify the area’s appeal as a tourism destination. Tourism […]

Governor Kaine Announces Formation of Virginia Foreclosure Prevention Task Force

– Task force will protect and preserve homeownership for Virginia’s working families –
ROANOKE , November 15, 2007 – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the formation of Virginia’s Foreclosure Prevention Task Force. The intent of the task force is to protect and preserve homeownership for Virginia’s working families and communities in light of the current […]

Corporate relocations, new facility openings underscore economic strength

ARLINGTON, VA, November 15, 2007 – Several top employers are moving to Arlington in the next three months, bringing 4,000 new jobs to the County. Under the leadership and coordination of Arlington Economic Development (AED), private-sector companies BNA and DeticaDFI, as well as publicly traded Corporate Executive Board (Nasdaq: EXBD) will soon call Arlington home. Collectively, […]

Public Invited to Comment on Housing & Community Development Needs

Leesburg, VA., November 6, 2007 — Loudoun County residents and organizations are invited to provide their comments on local housing and community development needs on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Department of Family Services, on the 2nd floor of the Shenandoah Building, 102 Heritage Way, N.E. in Leesburg.

Seminar on Home Improvement Programs Set for November 13

Loudoun County’s innovative home improvement programs will be the topic of a seminar scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2007, in Room C of the Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling.

City to Hold Auction of Real Property for Delinquent Taxes

Roanoke, VA., November 5, 2007 — The City of Roanoke will hold an auction on Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Jefferson Center’s Fitzpatrick Hall for approximately 17 properties that have delinquent real estate taxes, assessments for weed and trash abatement, and demolition or board-up costs.