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Profi les in Business Contents 4 PROFILES IN BUSINESS 4 Virginia Business Systems 5 Portsmouth Economic Development 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

BEST PLACES TO WORK Customer Magnetism Sheetz SRC Inc SimVentions Studio Center Accounting Principals Ryan SwimWays Corporation Hilldrup Davenport & Company FinFit Virginia529 Wall Einhorn & Chernitzer P.C. DPR Construction

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CENTRAL VIRGINIA 1207 E. Main St., Ste 100 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 225-9262

20 Divaris Real Estate Inc 21 Austin Brockenbrough & Associates LLP 21 W. M. Jordan Company 22 Damuth Trane 22 Spectrum 23 23 24 25 26 27 28

FANTASTIC 50 Zantech IT Services Inc JES Eagle Ray Inc Arcogent SimVentions MindPoint Group

29 Bay Diesel & Generator 30 GENEROUS VIRGINIANS 31 YMCA of Greater Richmond

HAMPTON ROADS 4211 Monarch Way., Ste 104 Norfolk, VA 23508 (757) 625-4233

ROANOKE 210 S. Jefferson St Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 597-2499

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ith a heritage of over 60 successful years in business, Virginia Business Systems, headquartered in Richmond, VA, has built its reputation on excellence and a dedication to the business of document technology.

Fast Forward Growth As one of the largest independent document technology providers in the United States, VBS provides associated management, hardware, service, supplies and software solutions. Clients range in size from Fortune 500 Companies to small and medium sized businesses. VBS is a SWAM Certified Small Business whose parent company, Edwards Business Systems (EBS) of Pennsylvania is celebrating its 60th Anniversary of business success this year.

VBS provides extensive coverage and service in Richmond, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Roanoke, Tidewater, New River Valley and Shenandoah Valley. These offices support nearly all of Virginia and with our key partners are able to provide coverage not only throughout the balance of the Commonwealth, but also the United States and much of North, Central and South America.

Additionally, VBS’s mission extends to the growth and commitment in the communities we serve. To be a stellar community partner, VBS focuses on the financial strength of our company, so that we can ensure future employment and stability for our employees and clients.

But that responsibility does not end at our front doors. VBS is dedicated to giving back to the markets we serve by supporting philanthropic, community and athletic organizations with financial resources and employee volunteers. All of this is what makes us contributing members of our communities.

Virginia Business System’s is committed to excellence in all we do. With this dedication, we should be your Fast Forward Document Solutions Company!

Fast Forward Industry In an industry that is constantly changing, VBS is a leader in cutting edge technology and solutions. Recently named a Xerox Authorized Dealer, we are also a Konica Minolta Platinum Elite Dealer, a Hewlett-Packard SVIP Elite Dealer, a Print Audit Platinum Elite Dealer, a Square 9 Certified Dealer, as well as a dealer for Fiery, Lexmark and NSi. This means our sales and technology professionals have the expertise to streamline expenses, improve environmental sustainability and develop document and work product efficiencies, all to improve our client’s bottom lines.

Fast Forward Commitment VBS and its 88 Virginia-based employees are committed to delivering the best to their clients, and to completely satisfy them by providing quality business systems and superior services. To accomplish this, our team takes pride in not only living our mission statement but delivering on it. From industry training in critical skills and knowledge to maintaining an environment that values professional growth, VBS employees uphold the highest ethical standards with their clients and with each other.

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9899 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804-270-7003 800-887-1683 Jim Dotter - President jdotter@vabs.net Rick Lingon - Vice President of Sales rlingon@vabs.net www.VABusinesssystems.com

Portsmouth Economic Development

PORTSMOUTH IS ON THE MOVE ...

P ortsmouth is on the move and wants the world to know it; business, retail, tourism, residential movement – Portsmouth is taking off, and we want your business to come see why you should become a part of our success story.

This year in business, the big story is the reopening of Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) for container traffic. As a 287-acre multi-purpose terminal, PMT will handle 100,000 containers annually and add significant shipping muscle to the Virginia Port Authority’s already powerful Portsmouth-based Virginia International Gateway terminal, giving the city two of the best terminals for global business commerce and international trade in the United States.

Retail investment is moving up as well, with the new $31.5 million, 175,000 square foot Midtown Marketplace, anchored by the region’s second Kroger Marketplace, T.J. Maxx, Hibbett Sporting Goods, and other nationally and locally known retailers and restaurants.

In our historic Downtown, eclectic galleries, independent restaurants, funky shops and new small businesses compliment the major law firms, government offices, and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Atlantic and Fifth District Commands that have been mainstays here. Come visit our world-class Children’s Museum of Virginia and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, grab dinner and a movie at the

historic Commodore Theatre, tour Olde Towne, or go see international and national performers at the 6,500 seat nTelos Pavilion – all within walking distance!

We want new residents to move to Portsmouth, and in 2014, that message was heard and the market responded with phenomenal new and planned residential developments. Of note - the $17.0 million, 140-unit The Quarters at Park View, opened this year. Plans are underway for the $17.1 million, 134-unit Harbor Vista, while the $9.2 million, 67-unit Sterling Court, and the $6.3 million, 46-unit Kings Court are both under construction. Portsmouth is a great place to live – for any lifestyle you are looking for!

Finally, Portsmouth is pleased to announce another move this year – Charles E. “Chuck” Rigney has joined the Portsmouth Economic Development team as Director.

Rigney, well-known in economic development circles, is excited to be joining Mallory C. Kahler, Assistant Director, and Toi M. Wilson, Business Development Manager, and the entire City team, in keeping Portsmouth moving in 2015 and beyond.

Follow Portsmouth on Twitter (EconDev_PortsVa), check out our website (www.portsmouthvaed.com), email Chuck (rigneyc@portsmouthva.gov), or call our offices (757) 393-8804. We look forward to the chance to welcome you and your business to Portsmouth, VA – on the beautiful Elizabeth River in metro Hampton Roads!

The Right Background.

The Right Time.

The Right Place.

Portsmouth is pleased to announce Charles E. “Chuck” Rigney has joined the Portsmouth Economic Development team as Director.

757-393-8804 rigneyc@portsmouthva.gov PortsmouthVaED.com

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Best Places To Work Virginia Business recognizes the commonwealth’s best employers Best Companies ranked firms for this year’s list based on the results of surveys given to participating companies and their employees. Best Companies analyzed the survey data with a focus on a number of core areas, such as leadership, training, pay and benefits, and overall engagement. More than 130 Virginia companies signed up to participate.

2014 TOP BEST PLACES TO WORK IN VIRGINIA Small employers - (fewer than 100 U.S. employees) 1 Defense Point Security LLC 2 ThunderCat Technology 3 American Global Logistics 4 The Hodges Partnership 5 Vaco Richmond LLC 6 Procentrix Inc. 7 Commonwealth Financial Partners LC 8 Definitive Logic 9 Trusted Mission Solutions 10 Cassaday & Co. Inc. 11 Lyall Design Architects 12 MercerTrigiani LLP 13 Corps Solutions 14 CORTEK Inc. 15 Wells, Coleman and Co. LLP 16 Segue Technologies Inc. 17 Basic Commerce & Industries Inc. 18 Virginia 529

19 Homeland Contracting Corp.

20 RiverFront Investment Group 21 SIGNATURE 22 A-Active Termite and Pest Control Co. 23 Endurance IT Services 24 Markon Solutions 25 Independent Container Line 26 Studio Center Total Production 27 Information Management Group Inc. 28 Infinitive 29 Malvin Riggins & Co. PC 30 Healthcare Distribution Management Association 31 Virginia Society of CPAs 32 Fahrenheit Finance LLC 33 Wall, Einhorn & Cherntizer PC 34 Belvoir Federal Credit Union 35 PIEtech Inc.

Mid-sized employers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Knight Point Systems LLC SimVentions Inc. Damuth Trane Valkyrie Enterprises LLC TeraThink Corp.

Padilla/CRT (formerly CRT/tanaka) Consumer Electronics Association

Large employers 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Ryan LLC Edward Jones Burns & McDonnell WR Systems DPR Construction CBRE|Hampton Roads CBRE|Richmond CBRE|Charlottesville CBRE|Fredericksburg CALIBRE CustomInk W. M. Jordan Co. Inc. Davenport & Co. LLC PROFILES IN BUSINESS

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36 AHC Inc. 37 National Institute of Aerospace 38 SOLitude Lake Management 39 Kinsale Insurance 40 Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center 41 FinFit 42 MTFA Architecture 43 SwimWays Corp.

44 Customer Magnetism 45 Dominion Dental Services Inc. 46 Brockenbrough 47 VHQC 48 Community Associations Institute 49 Franklin Street Marketing 50 C2 Solutions Group Inc.

(100 to 249 U.S. employees) BOSH Global Services Valley Bank Fishbowl JPI U.S. Information Technologies Corp.

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CR Software LLC Divaris Real Estate Inc. AH&T Insurance Draper Aden Associates Concept Solutions LLC

(250 or more U.S. employees) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

NES Associates LLC Intuit Duke Realty Accounting Principals..

(Parker + Lynch and Ajilon) Richmond Sheetz Inc. Bon Secours Virginia Health System SRC Inc. Kearney & Co. Monarch Bank CARFAX Vehicle History Reports

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Old Point National Bank Cvent Inc. Virginia Credit Union Hilldrup Kaufman & Canoles PC Ferguson Mayer Electric Supply Co. Williams Mullen GEICO Spectrum Liberty Tax Service

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ustomer Magnetism (CM) is a full-service digital marketing agency based out of Virginia Beach.

Founded in 2000, the company has continuously grown over the past 14 years into a fun, hard-working, and passionate team. Everyone at CM has one common goal: the clients’ success. It takes a lot of hard work to stay at the top of their industry, which makes the ambition and creative energy fueling each of their team members crucial to their own success. Their staff is consistently researching, learning, and coming up with creative approaches and ideas—not to mention staying on top of the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing—to provide their clients with totally specialized online marketing campaigns.

Customer Magnetism is a place where employees want to come to work every day because they have found the right balance of working hard and having fun. The office itself is designed to foster creativity and communication, where employees roll their chairs around the office to chat and brainstorm. To keep at the top of their game, the whole team meets weekly to smear some bagels with cream cheese before a weekly training session and group discussion. It also helps that the executive team sets a laidback example, whether by sporting shorts in the dead of winter, or ending the day with a friendly-yet-competitive game of Kan Jam. One of Customer Magnetism’s core values is to appreciate employees and reward them for their hard work. Every month they set aside time to get out of the office and have a little fun. Whether it’s bowling, watching a movie, a pumpkin carving contest, or an all-out corn

hole tournament– all rules are thrown out the window.

One employee commented, “While the goal is to get our minds off work, next thing you know, we’re collectively brainstorming a big idea for a client because you know what they say about all work and no play.”

If you ask any one of the employees, they’ll tell you it’s fun to work at Customer Magnetism with comments such as: “We love what we do.” At a recent holiday party, the executive staff began to reflect on 2013 and then asked what the rest of the team thought of this year at CM. Nearly every employee spoke up to say that out of all the places they have ever worked, CM is the best place they have ever worked. Walking into work isn’t the same as walking into any other “job” – it’s walking into a place where you’re ready for the day and excited for the challenges and projects that come your way.

2697 International Pkwy, Pkwy 7 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 1 800-610-7265 www.customermagnetism.com

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Sheetz is a Convenience Restaurant where customers can go to get great, high-quality food, beverages and the best service in the world. The menu offers a wide variety of fresh, MTO made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, subs, burgers, fries, salads and much more – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Customers also enjoy the Sheetz Bros. Coffeez line of freshly brewed coffee and specialty coffee drinks, including mochas, lattes, cappuccinos and frozen fruit smoothies – all made just the way they want.

Sheetz has more than 15,500 employees and has been honored as a best place to work in four of its six operating states. This marks the company’s 4th time making the list in Virginia!

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The company stays connected with its communities in as many ways as possible. Supporting hundreds of charities, and organizations, the company focuses its donations on youth sports and educational activities. Sheetz also has a long time relationship with Special Olympics. For more than 20 years, Sheetz has contributed food and beverages for athletic competitions, sent employee volunteers to events, made cash donations to state and local chapters and supported the Special Olympics Virginia Torch Run. Sheetz Family Charities raises funds to give underprivileged children gifts at Christmas time and has sent more than 150 terminally ill children to Florida through The Make-A-Wish Foundation. More than $12 million has been donated to these two charities in the last 25 years.

www.sheetz.com facebook.com/sheetz twitter.com/sheetz youtube.com/sheetzcorp

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Redefining Possible SRC, Inc. seeks engineers who don’t believe in limitations SRC, Inc. is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, research and development company, with more than 55 years of experience in defense, environment and intelligence.

They seek the best and brightest staff and challenge them to go beyond – redefining possible® through a business model that integrates research and development along with manufacturing and life cycle management. Their recruiting and retention philosophy is simple: attract brilliant individuals and provide them with the most creative work environment so they can design the smartest solutions.

As a not-for-profit company, there are no shareholders so earnings are reinvested into internal research and development, state-of-the-art equipment, new facilities, professional development and business diversification initiatives.

In fiercely competitive job markets like Virginia, SRC provides a positive, supportive and healthy work environment. Across the nation, they hire employees based on experience, skills, determination and initiative. Most importantly, according to SRC president, Paul Tremont, “We strive to find people who will live our core values.

Throughout my career here, I have been inspired by the professionalism, innovation, dedication and collaborative spirit of our entire team.”

The company’s website lists openings for individuals with advanced backgrounds in cybersecurity, information assurance, communications engineering, electronic warfare threat analysis, and research and analysis of communication and radar systems. Working in the DoD and intelligence domains, people with military and government backgrounds are also helpful because they understand the industry. “It’s the kind of depth and diversity that allows innovative approaches to problems,” said Tremont. Time and time again, SRC’s multidisciplinary team of highly skilled scientists, engineers, managers and support staff deliver the best solutions for customers.

SRC offers employees a nurturing environment where the challenges are as great as the benefits. A combination of excellent salary, a generous benefit package, a commitment to a life/work balance, along with a philanthropic pledge to community involvement, are all intrinsic to the culture and makes SRC a great place to work.

Philanthropically, SRC is committed to improving

science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for children. They believe that as our future leaders, technology professionals and citizens, children need these critical skills to help develop a solid future for us all. Employees have embraced this commitment and can be found volunteering to strengthen our communities and fulfilling the company mission of helping to keep America safe and strong.

With offices in Arlington, Chantilly and Charlottesville, and across the U.S., SRC provides an environment that allows employees to combine a satisfying and nationally significant career, with an equally enriching and rewarding personal life. They continuously work on grand challenge problems and internal improvement, and offer what prospective employees want: work and life that truly matters.

SRC, Inc. Arlington • Chantilly • Charlottesville 800.724.0451 • www.srcinc.com

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Imagine.

Create.

Explore.

Discover. ith their corporate headquarters located in Fredericksburg, the heart of Central Virginia, SimVentions is a small business that primarily supports the Department of Defense (DoD). They provide solutions and services in three main areas – Engineering (which includes systems engineering, software engineering, security engineering and modeling & simulation), Acquisition & Program Management, and Training. The company’s activities range from providing engineering solutions to current challenges of the day in the areas of Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection, Identity Management, Weapons Systems Engineering, Combat Systems Engineering, Cyber Defense and Electronic Warfare – to – developing specialized software applications and visualization capabilities that assist acquisition and program managers in staying on top of their project’s schedule, costs, resources and risks – to – professional education and training that includes mentoring college students, supporting STEM initiatives, providing scholarships, and delivering meaningful life and technical skills to their employees, customers and community.

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Their company’s culture is best described via its two mottos: • Your Success Is Our Honor™ - which encourages SimVentions employees to stay focused on their customer... always striving to make the right technical and customer decisions...even when it may not be the best bottom-line decision; • Imagine. Create. Explore. Discover.™ - which ensures that SimVentions employees have the training, support and positive encouragement to continually seek out new and innovative solutions to the challenges their customers face.

work environment and culture are such that they act as positive motivators / multipliers that encourage each employee to provide their best to SimVentions customers.

(3) Community – helping to ensure that the needs of the community are considered. SimVentions efforts include a wide range of community involvement from sponsoring local athletic teams – to – participating in local Chamber of Commerce activities – to – supporting local organizations and ministries – to – supporting national and international organizations and ministries.

“SimVentions is excited to be recognized once again as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia! What is extra special about the 2014 award, is the fact that we received it in the medium business category…as the previous years’ award was in the small business category. What this means is that – even with our growth, we have been able to maintain our awesome culture and amazing work environment!” Larry Root, CEO, SimVentions.

“We operate off of a foundation that believes that where your treasure is there your heart will be also…and our treasure is in: the God we serve; the customers we support; the work we do; the warfighters we touch; our employees and their families; and our community.”

Visit www.simventions.com to learn more about them.

The company’s success has come from focusing their efforts along three primary tracks: (1) Customers – helping to ensure that SimVentions customer expectations are not only met, but exceeded while still delivering its services and solutions on-time and within budget.

(2) Employees – helping to ensure that SimVentions employee

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11905 Bowman Drive, Suite 502 Fredericksburg, VA 22408 (540) 372-7727 (voice) • (540) 372-7244 (fax) www.simventions.com

Yes Virginia ... you have a little bit of Hollywood in your back yard!

Lights, Camera, Studio Center – the largest production company in the United States with headquarters in Virginia Beach and more studios in Richmond (and New York City, Las Vegas and Santa Monica).

Scene One: (Fade in on Studio Center’s On-Camera Division). We have a deep roster of actors, men, women and children, available for commercials, videos, television and film projects. Our actors have worked with Steven Spielberg, M Night Shyamalan, J.J. Abrams and Terrence Malick to name just a few of the industry’s most respected directors. Our actors have worked side by side with some of Hollywood’s Most Famous Actors like Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock, Gene Hackman, Steve Carrell and Denzel Washington. Did you see Tom Hanks’ latest flick, “Captain Phillips”? The film’s Casting Director came here to our Virginia Beach studios and four of our actors won roles in the movie. Do you watch Fox TV’s “Sleepy Hollow”? One of our actors appeared in a recent episode with series’ star Tom Mison.

Want to learn to act or hone your existing skills? Check out Studio Center’s Acting Academy.

Scene Two: (Cut to Studio Center’s Video Division). We create TV commercials, corporate videos, training videos, web videos and any other form of video you can imagine.

Studio Center has the fastest growing and most decorated Motion Graphics Department in Virginia specializing in both 2D and 3D work. Our Animation Division has exploded too! Our Video Production Process includes conception, scriptwriting, storyboarding, shooting, directing, editing, post-production and coloring. We have a ton of equipment including four cameras, dollys, lights, grip truck and we’re NOT afraid to use it!

Scene Three: (Close up on Studio Center’s Audio Division). Studio Center has over 2,000 VOICES on its roster. The finest voice-over talent from all over the world work with us. Want to join our roster? Bring your “Big Boy” Pants! We receive over 100 applicants a week and ONLY the very best make our roster!

In 2013, Studio Center conducted the first-ever voice over competition, “The Next Great Voice Talent”, and auditioned over 800 people from all across the country. 50,000 people from all over the world voted for their favorite voice.

A $100,000 contract was awarded to the winner. Our audio engineers are the most sought-after in the business, bar none.

Studio Center has won over 2,000 awards for our work – including a Grammy for a recording assist with George Carlin’s audiobook “Napalm and Silly Putty” and an OSCAR for Best Animated Short sound-mixing for “Logorama”. Our engineers have worked with Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline, Ice T, Mike Tyson, Burt Bacharach, Susan Sarandon and many more.

Behind The Scenes: Studio Center was founded in 1966 and was purchased by our current CEO, William “Woody” Prettyman in 2004. We fully produce more than 15,000 audio and video projects annually. We also produce awardwinning websites, including Design and Development, Online Videos, Corporate training videos, Infomercials, Audio for Games and Toys and Documentaries – for clients in all 50 states and 23 countries around the world.

For more information about Studio Center, please visit our website at www.studiocenter.com

161 Business Park Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. 23462

Phone: 757-622-2111 www.studiocenter.com

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Executive Search

Consulting + Finance

For access to the largest network of talented professionals, there are only four names you need to know.

For over two decades, the Accounting Principals’ teams of professional consulting and recruitment companies have worked together to serve the growing businesses of Richmond. Our innovative recruitment strategies, internal expertise and tenure, and our extensive networks ensure that we identify the very best talent in a timely, organized and thorough fashion. We have successfully partnered with Richmond businesses, from start-up, to mid-market to Fortune 500 companies, identifying the talent and human capital solutions they need to help them grow.

of professionals in the tax, accounting, finance and treasury areas. They have also assisted me in meeting my short term needs by providing qualified consultants and temporary staff. API understands my needs and the culture of our organization, making the hiring process easier.”

VP and Treasurer, Richmond Based Company

A Reputation of Success Selected as a Virginia Business Best Place to Work, we are firmly committed to professionalism, integrity and confidentiality in everything we do. Over the years, our teams have hired thousands of professionals for successful Richmond companies, and employed thousands of consultants to assist with interim business needs. Our success is directly related to an extensive network of contacts and many successful placements within the Richmond community.

What our Consultants Say… “As a CPA with Fortune 500 experience, I was looking for something different.

I joined Parker + Lynch Consulting as a financial consultant. I found a great partnership, challenging work, flexibility and great compensation. When I decided to leave consulting, the Parker + Lynch Executive Search team was there to “hear me” and my “wish list”. They listened, and identified a great long-term career opportunity for me.”

Manager, Richmond Based Company

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Accounting Principals is a leader in finance and accounting staffing. This team specializes in contract, contract to hire, and permanent recruitment for roles including, but not limited to: A/P, A/R, Payroll, Billing, Bookkeeping, Office Manager, Mortgage, Banking and Credit and Collections. Our people-focused approach is what sets us apart.

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Parker + Lynch - Consulting Our P+L Consulting team supports your needs for interim executives and senior-level accounting and finance project professionals, for needs such as those listed above. We also specialize in largescale initiatives such as Enterprise Risk Initiatives (ERM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for large companies as well as consultant professionals for critical start-up phases.

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Our Family of Companies include: Parker + Lynch - Executive Search Our P+L Search team specializes in the recruitment for executive, strategic, and highly specialized accounting and financial roles such as CFOs, Controllers, Treasury, M&A, SEC, Tax, Audit, and Financial Planning and Analyses roles. As CPAs and financial professionals from the industries we serve, our teams also partner with our Accounting Principals teams to recruit the best talent for staff and senior accounting professionals.

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yan is an award-winning global tax services firm, with the largest indirect and property tax practices in North America and the seventh largest corporate tax practice in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the Firm provides a comprehensive range of state, local, federal, and international tax advisory and consulting services on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including audit defense, tax recovery, credits and incentives, tax process improvement and automation, tax appeals, tax compliance, and strategic planning. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multi-disciplinary team of more than 1,600 professionals and associates serves over 9,000 clients in 40 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies.

The myRyan work culture was designed to reach even higher levels of client service and help Ryan employees achieve success and productivity in all areas of life, including professional and personal endeavors. Through collaboration and support, Ryan employees thrive in a guilt-free workplace in which the focus is on delivering results and superior client service, rather than where and when the work is done. Since its inception, myRyan has delivered tremendous dividends for the Firm, its clients, and its employees. Ryan has dramatically improved employee retention and satisfaction, while demonstrating solid year-over-year revenue growth. Most importantly, Ryan employees have achieved the highest client satisfaction ratings in the history of the Firm, while enjoying the freedom to meet the competing demands of work and life. Thanks in large part to the myRyan work culture, the Firm has received the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service for three consecutive years.

Ryan’s culture also promotes the pursuit of life-long learning, offering an array of training and advancement programs designed to meet and exceed the personal and professional development needs of all employees. As a result of this commitment to professional development, the Firm was among only 28 organizations worldwide to receive the prestigious American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) BEST Award in 2013.

Ryan’s success has resulted in substantial rewards for our associates, and it is their generosity and our Firm culture of giving back to the community that has inspired The Ryan Foundation.

The Ryan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation chartered to oversee the Firm’s contributions to charitable organizations, schools and universities, and other deserving entities. Since its founding, Ryan employees have donated millions of dollars and countless hours of community service, benefiting 51 charitable organizations.

Colonial Place 1 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201

Phone: 703.746.0022 www.ryan.com © 2014 Ryan, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Looking for One of the Best Places to Work in Virginia?

Who We Are

Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, SwimWays Corporation is a privately owned leisure and recreational products manufacturer whose mission is making free time more fun through innovation. Rich in traditional values, we’re respected for the quality and integrity of our products and services.

With offices in Virginia Beach and Hong Kong, we’re passionate about developing fun and engaging products for kids and adults.

We’re Fun!

And we’re not just saying that - it comes with the territory! Developing and designing toys, recreational water products, and sporting goods demands it. Working hard and playing hard is who we are. We conceptualize our ideas in-house, and we test them ourselves, of course!

We’re Involved

For years we’ve been helping teach kids to swim through our line of swim training products, Swim Steps™, and in 2012 we organized the first annual National Learn to Swim Day. On the annual Day of Caring we help a cause we care about. We work with local and national charitable organizations regularly, contributing to the efforts of Operation Smile, Stop Hunger Now, Habitat for Humanity, and many more.

We’re Well Established With distribution in more than 50,000 storefronts, we market three unique brands: SwimWays ®, Kelsyus ®, and COOP ®. In addition, we bring Disney® and Marvel ® brands to life, serving as their exclusive U.S. partner in the water category.

Our well-known products are available in stores nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and many other national and locally owned retail outlets.

Want to Join the SwimWays Family?

Forward your resume to kcoats@swimways.com

www.swimways.com www.kelsyus.com www.coop-sports.com SwimWays Corporation 5816 Ward Court Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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We Are Hilldrup Customer Focused, Employee Driven.

Hilldrup is headquartered in Stafford, Virginia, and has facilities located in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. For more than 110 years, Hilldrup has been offering clients domestic and international moving and storage, commercial services and logistics.

In 2013, Hilldrup moved over 25,000 valued customers, touching all 50 states and 157 countries. None of this would be possible without a team of more than 600 talented professionals, each one dedicated to putting the customer first.

Armed with a simple philosophy – be the best at what you do – Hilldrup has proven itself to be the leader in the moving and storage industry, winning numerous awards and recognitions. In 2013, Hilldrup was the #1 producer for residential, national accounts, and international services for United Van Lines. In addition, Hilldrup received an unprecedented 19th Customer Choice Award, naming it the Best of the Best.

Hilldrup hires, develops, and retains the very best people in the industry. Each one is committed to a culture that puts the customer first.

“In my 11 years with the company, Hilldrup’s always made excellence a priority. They will do everything possible for their customers.”

Lidia Lungoccia, IT Administrator “I am proud to work at a company that is so focused on pleasing the customer.”

Peggy Crocker, Billing Manager “I am impressed by how much Hilldrup cares about their employees and they make sure everyone knows they have an integral part to play in making the company the best we can be.”

William Johnson, Corporate Trainer and Quality Manager “I see dedication and quality running all throughout Hilldrup. We put the customer first and do what’s needed for everything to run smoothly, without issue.”

Scott Fillis, Senior Warehouse Foreman “Excellence spreads throughout the company and each employee has the same quality goal. Hilldrup is the best of the best and excellence is the key word.”

Joyce Lopez, Government Services Manager If you are interested in learning more about our company, visit our website at www.Hilldrup.com.

As one of United Van Lines’ largest agency groups, Hilldrup is an agent-owner of UniGroup, Inc., parent company for United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit and UniGroup Relocation.

Corporate Headquarters P.O. Box 1290, Stafford, VA 22555 800.476.6683 • www.hilldrup.com

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Building Wealth and Earning Trust for 150 Years

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avenport is headquartered in Richmond Virginia and has 18 branch office locations in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. The firm employs over 425 associates and offers a wide range of financial services for individuals, corporations, and institutions that include Asset Management, Fixed Income, Equity Research, Institutional Sales, Corporate and Public Finance, and personal wealth management.

Davenport attracts and retains top talent by offering a dynamic and collegial environment. Our team members are capable and energetic professionals who share a commitment to exceptional performance and service. Our core principles and strengths have led to long-term relationships and value partnerships that stand the test of time.

Davenport & Company LLC is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the New York Stock Exchange, the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, and is a Securities and Exchange Commission Registered Investment Adviser.

To learn more about Davenport, we invite you to visit us on the web at www.investdavenport.com Follow us on Twitter @investdavenport Like us on Facebook! Davenport & Company

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One James Center 901 E. Cary St., Suite 1100 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 780-2000 • (800) 846-6666 investdavenport.com

FinFit provides employers a program that serves as a valuable benefit for their employees by offering financial assistance when it’s needed most. By empowering staff with educational tools, resources, and guidance, FinFit helps create a future that is built upon a solid foundation of financial wellbeing. This combination of financial support and knowledge leads to a stable workforce that is free of unnecessary, stressful distractions, allowing them to be productive and fulfilled with peace of mind. It’s inevitable that unexpected financial hardships are bound to arise, and for many people who are living paycheck to paycheck, options are limited to predatory payday lenders or high-interest credit cards. FinFit provides a better alternative, proving that affordable, low-cost credit can be available to everyone.

Established in 2008, FinFit was initially introduced as a solution to this dilemma, strictly serving as an employee loan program known as WorkersChoiceUSA. In that capacity, we assisted hundreds of companies and thousands of borrowers. Through direct interaction with customers, it quickly became clear that today’s workforce doesn’t only require financial stability, but can also benefit from an understanding of how to successfully prepare for unexpected financial difficulties. It was out of this realization that FinFit was developed.

FinFit offers a full-service platform that doesn’t impart any cost or liability upon the employer. We equip employees with an alternative to high-cost credit, helping them to live comfortably within their means, while building a secure future through positive credit reporting.

The FinFit process involves an assessment of each individual’s current financial situation. Members are then provided a unique, detailed financial action plan, which maps out specific tools and resources to attain stability in a world full of unexpected events.

From budget tools and calculators, to tax tips and student loan

information, FinFit spans the range of financial planning elements that are critical to financial wellbeing. In addition, we have partnered with one of the nation’s largest providers of legal and identity theft protection, enabling us to offer its services at a reduced cost to members.

David Kilby, president of FinFit, is a hands-on visionary who consistently empowers his staff to excel while holding true to the company’s core values, which include mutual respect, honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a commitment to work-life balance. He also instills his passion for giving back within the company. In addition to serving as President of Cerebral Palsy of Virginia, Mr. Kilby, encouraged the FinFit staff, to create their own charitable foundation, “It’s A Surprise!”

On behalf of FinFit, it’s an honor to be named one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2014 by Virginia Business Magazine.

It is a genuine tribute to our dedicated team, as well as our loyal customers.

To learn more about FinFit, please visit www.finfit.com.

5700 Cleveland St., Suite 301, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

888.928.7248 PROFILES IN BUSINESS

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Virginia529 Turning college dreams into reality In 1994, a year of public college tuition in Virginia averaged $2,500; today, the cost is $6,800, a 171 percent increase. Fortunately for Virginia families, in 1994 the General Assembly created the Virginia529 College Savings Plan to help families prepay college tuition.

529 plans are state-sponsored, federal and state tax-advantaged programs which help people save for their future higher education expenses.

In the 20 years since opening, Virginia529 has added three college savings programs and a scholarship program to its lineup. With more than $47 billion in assets under management and 2.3 million accounts, Virginia529 is the largest plan nationwide.

That rank mirrors the agency’s mission to be a national leader in tax-advantaged college savings programs and to provide flexible and affordable options to families in Virginia and beyond.

Virginia529’s size and reputation are helpful in advocating for state and federal legislative and governance issues relating to the 529 industry. The Virginia529 team is an active member of the College Savings Plans Network and the College Savings Foundation, of which Virginia529 CEO Mary Morris was recently elected chair.

Located just outside Richmond in North Chesterfield, Virginia529 is a growing employer with more than 85 dedicated and diverse employees.

“We recognize the need to remain competitive by attracting and retaining qualified employees,” explains HR director Debbie Allan. “As an independent state agency we can offer the best of both worlds: comprehensive benefits from the state plus additional advantages more often seen in private industry employment.”

State benefits include flexible and affordable health insurance packages, long- and short-term disability coverage and paid time off with annual, sick, and personal leave options. Employees also enjoy a defined benefit pension program and an optional deferred compensation plan.

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To encourage and reward employees for personally saving for higher education, the agency provides a dollarfor-dollar annual match up to $529 for contributions to the employee’s Virginia529 accounts. Employees may use the match towards their own educational needs or to benefit a loved one.

Virginia529’s active presence in the community offers employees a change of pace from serving customers at the office or via phone. Venues range from sporting events to children’s festivals to PTA meetings.

Morris sums up the relationship between Virginia 529’s business and its employee satisfaction goals: “Saving for college is a long-term, emotional and, at times, complex process. As a financial services provider with regulatory and investment responsibilities, we depend on our employees knowing all aspects of the 529 business so that we can keep our customers informed and offer them the best 529 options – and we want to offer the best employment situation possible to our team.”

To learn more about Virginia529, its programs and its employment opportunities, visit Virginia529.com.

9001 Arboretum Parkway North Chesterfield, VA 23236 Phone: 1–888–567–0540 Fax: (804) 323-2708 Virginia529.com

TALENTED PEOPLE SERVING SUCCESSFUL CLIENTS FOR LIFE

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all, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C. (WEC) offers a local touch with regional scope and national resources. Serving clients since 1989, we are today the second largest public accounting firm headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia and the second largest in the Hampton Roads region. We are committed to providing exceptional service to help our clients resolve challenges and maximize opportunities to reach their professional and personal goals. Whether those goals include saving taxes, enhancing profitability, preserving wealth, starting a new business, stabilizing cash flow, determining enterprise value, developing a sound succession plan, or unlocking your full bottom-line potential, we can help you achieve lasting, positive change.

In addition to tax and assurance services, WEC provides a broad range of business advisory services and solutions strategically customized to fit our clients’ unique and individual needs. These services include Estate Planning, Entrepreneurial Services, Restructuring and Turnaround, Wealth Management, Business Valuation, Litigation and Dispute Consulting, Virtual Office Services, and Exit Planning. The expertise of our CPAs and Advisors spans a range of business sectors. Our specialized industry niches include: Real Estate; Manufacturing & Wholesale Distribution; Retail; Franchise; Construction; Government Contracting; and Not-For-Profit.

WEC fosters a high performance culture based on our firmwide vision that combines the priority of our client relationships with the cultivation of internal leadership, collaborative teamwork and the self-accountability and integrity of each individual.

Our team is comprised of outstanding individuals who possess the skills and determination to deliver above and beyond baseline expectations, who are committed to excellence, and who take pride in being part of an exceptional organization.

WEC is an independently owned and operated member firm of CPAmerica International, one of the largest associations of CPA firms in the United States. Through our affiliation, we have instant access to the expertise and resources of more than 2,500 professionals across America. As a client of our firm, you will benefit from the resources, experience and professional knowledge base of a national firm while still receiving the personalized service and attention that only a locally-owned, independent accounting firm can offer.

WEC is honored to have been named as one of the “Best Places to Work in Virginia” in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by Virginia Business magazine, one of the “Top 25 Best Places to Work in Hampton Roads” by Inside Business, named to their “Hall of Fame” in 2010, and listed among the “Best Firms to Work For” by Accounting Today.

For more information, please visit us at www.wec-cpa.com.

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anked in the top 50 general contractors in the country over the last 15 years, DPR is a national commercial building contractor and construction manager that has grown with its customers by delivering measurably more value in five focused core markets: Advanced Technology, Corporate Office, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Life Science. DPR takes pride in being a technical builder who offers specific unique strengths in preconstruction, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, and Quality. DPR’s dedication to Building Great Things has resulted in an average of 90% of its annual review coming from repeat clients over the last five years.

The DPR story began in July of 1990 when Doug Woods, Peter Nosler, and Ron Davidowski, the D, the P and the R, made one of the best decisions of their lives and started their own company. Armed with $750,000 of pooled resources and a steadfast determination, the three construction veterans set out to do something different in an industry traditionally resistant to change.

Today, 23 years after its founding, DPR has reached $2.5 billion across its 18 office locations. Not only does the company consistently earn recognition as an industry leader, but also continuously ranks as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work.

DPR’s Richmond, DC Metro and Baltimore offices make up the DPR Mid-Atlantic region and are home to nearly 200 full-time employees and earn an average annual volume of $250 million. DPR’s Mid-Atlantic region has consistently been serving these markets for the last 17 years.

5500 Cox Rd Ste M, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 433-4160 • www.dpr.com

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hy work at Divaris Real Estate? Ask any of the 30+ employees who’ve worked here for over a decade, or any of the eight who’ll celebrate 20 years with DRE in 2014.

How does a company retain a loyal staff? Some stay for the entrepreneurial spirit fueling the eight regional offices. Many appreciate the variety of work in a full-service company. DRE leases, manages and sells all types of commercial real estate – from shopping centers, regional malls, office/ industrial buildings, to mixed-use new developments.

In fact, since The Town Center of Virginia Beach groundbreaking in 2000, Divaris’ headquarters have had a front row seat to watch 17-city blocks rise from raw land. Leased and managed by Divaris, the iconic, city redefining Town Center brings thousands of office tenants with whom to network; shops to browse; and restaurants for summer patio happy hours and DRE’s annual Christmas lunch.

The high retention rate may result from the open-door policy of CEO, Gerald Divaris; President, Michael Divaris; and COO, Sandy Cohen. Each is available to answer questions and to listen to suggestions from any DRE associate.

Maybe it’s the comprehensive benefits package keeping so many devoted? The training of young leasing/sales associates?

Annual recognition awards? Support of volunteerism? Pride in the highest percent of women agents and department heads?

Accustomed to the latest industry technology? Certainly.

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But ultimately… it is because of ‘cake day’! Let’s be honest.

The last Thursday of every month, accountant Andy McClaskey bakes unbelievably moist cakes to celebrate associates’ birthdays and company anniversaries. That’s definitely it!!

Corporate Headquarters One Columbus Center, Suite 700, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Tel: 757.497.2113 www.divaris.com

Richmond, Virginia

www.brockenbrough.com

Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, LLP (Brockenbrough) is a Virginia-based engineering and architectural professional services firm founded in 1955 by Austin Brockenbrough, Jr. The firm is now in its third generation of ownership with Bruce K. Sadler, PE, Carolyn B. Langelotti, PE, W. Vince Benedetti, PE, and Craig H. Matthews, PE as partners.

The firm’s office is located in Richmond, Virginia.

Brockenbrough maintains a professional staff of 46 highly trained and skilled personnel. Most of our professionals have working experience with other firms and organizations, and they bring a broad perspective and background to every project. For most projects, we are the Prime Consultant and we typically provide complete “in-house” services.

Brockenbrough is organized by the following primary disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Architecture, Surveying and Subsurface Utilities. Underneath these engineering and architectural areas we offer a variety of specialty services.

Primary clients include local, state and federal government agencies. Private sector clients include owners, construction companies and developers. Primary markets include institutional facilities, transportation, parks and recreation, industrial and petroleum/fuels facilities, aviation and water/wastewater/utility engineering. Brockenbrough maintains a repeat client base of over 95%, which attest to the success in meeting client’s objectives, schedules and budgets. Brockenbrough is SWaM certified by Virginia and considered a Small Business Concern by the SBA for Engineering Services.

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hat makes W. M. Jordan Company such a great place to work? The underlying philosophy of empowering people to be the best they can be is the foundation of success for the 56 year old commercial construction company. John Lawson, President and CEO, explains, “Give your employees the opportunity to develop and the freedom to make decisions, and they will succeed.

Beyond technical, hands-on training, we prepare our staff to be equipped for work and life in the 21st century. By offering our employees knowledge, experience, know-how and accomplishment, it’s no surprise that job satisfaction and exceptional work follow.”

How does the company accomplish its goals for developing 270 employees spread across four offices in two states? Claire McCleery, Director of Learning & Development, noted, “We offer programs in our Learning & Development Center ranging from how to incorporate Building Information Modeling effectively into a project to gardening classes and financial literacy programs.

Our goal is to help people develop both personally and professionally, and to raise awareness whenever we can.”

This attitude is exemplified in W. M. Jordan’s newest endeavor, a wellness program for all employees. Julie Sever, Wellness Director, brings 30 years of experience as a fitness professional and personal trainer to her role. Julie provides a full complement of exercise classes in on-site Wellness Centers at W. M. Jordan Company’s Newport News and Richmond offices. She offers a weekly newsletter full of health, wellness, and nutrition tips and travels to job sites to work with field staff.

W. M. Jordan’s intern program exposes between twenty and thirty college students to the work and culture of the company each

summer. Many students work through the four year program to eventually join the firm as full-time employees. “While we produce quality buildings through our Construction Management and Design Build services, we are really in the people building business,” Lawson noted. “That is the secret to our success.”

11010 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23601 (757) 596-6341 708 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, VA 23224 (804) 233-6921 1100 Cavalier Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23323 www.wmjordan.com 757-558-0200 • www.damuth.com PROFILES IN BUSINESS

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Employees Giving Back to the Community Damuth Trane is a Chesapeake-based professional energy services company that specializes in providing comfort solutions to clients through the sale of HVAC equipment, controls, parts, service, access control, video security and energy solutions. Their client list throughout Hampton Roads, Northeast North Carolina, Peninsula and Eastern Shore includes K-12 and higher education facilities, hospitals, government bases, commercial buildings and industrial facilities.

The business started in 1970 with nine employees and now employs 190 people in various specialties such as technical service, energy management, engineering, sales, administrative positions and management.

Damuth Trane is committed to maintaining a healthy workplace that fosters growth potential; both personally and professionally.

Part of the personal growth for employees involves giving back to the community – both time and money.

“We get input from our employees regarding what community organizations we want to support,” said Clint Damuth, Company President. “Many employees have personal connections with a specific charity and when possible, I like to offer support as well.”

There are many fun ways employees get involved to help organizations like run-walk-a-thons, pie throwing at the Company senior leaders and our employee’s favorite: “Blue Jeans for Charity on Fridays”. Employees submit their recommendation and if chosen, the charity receives proceeds from the Friday collection for one

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ounded in 1999, Spectrum is a VeteranOwned and Employee-Owned Business providing services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Intelligence Community. We support the areas of Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).

Our services include software development, system engineering, program management, defense acquisition management, computer security, and flying operations support.

Spectrum’s success is achieved through the strength, experience, and quality of our

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quarter; $5 per employee who chooses to participate each week.

“We are fortunate to be a thriving, growing business, “said Damuth. “Re-investing in our community is building on the principles set when we opened the doors in 1970.”

1100 Cavalier Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23323 757-558-0200 • www.damuth.com

workforce, who collectively contribute to our award-winning culture. We form strong and stable relationships built upon trust, integrity, and a passion for the pursuit of excellence.

Proven top quality performance at an affordable cost, delivered by a motivated and passionate team is the hallmark of Spectrum’s value proposition.

Responsibility is a key tenet of the company. Spectrum supports the communities in which we are located through volunteerism and donations. At least 50% of corporate donations are focused on supporting military organizations.

One Compass Way, Suite 300 Newport News, VA 23636

757-224-7500 www.sptrm.com

2014 Fantastic 50 Fantastic 50 recognizes fastest-growing companies in Virginia Each year, Virginia Business features the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Virginia. The 2014 Fantastic 50 list is based on a company’s four-year growth rate, from 2009 through 2012. To be eligible for the Fantastic 50 this year, a company must have had revenue of at least $200,000 in 2009, the base year. It also must have made a profit in 2012 and have revenue of less than $100 million in its most recent fiscal year.

2014 FANTASTIC 50 WINNERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Millennium Corp.

PD Systems Inc. TTC Inc. MindPoint Group Veteran Corps of America Fluet Huber + Hoang Eagle Ray Inc. C2 Solutions Group Inc. ® WillowTree Apps Inc. TeraThink Corp.

Three Wire Systems LLC Zantech IT Services Inc. Kore Federal Morooka USA Technatomy Corp.

Arcogent Inc. Reed Integration Inc.

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First Line Technology Advanced Technology Systems Co. (ATSC) Markon Solutions The Frontier Project Bloomaker Integrity Management Consulting Inc. AMATEA LLC SimVentions Inc. Buchanan & Edwards Lunarline Inc. Dante Valkyrie Enterprises LLC Phacil Inc. Vorsight LLC E3 Federal Solutions Grow Veris Group LLC

Companies in RED are category honorees

ZANTECH IT SERVICES, INC. provides enterprise information systems solutions to Federal Government agencies and industry clients. Zantech is a minorityowned and 8(a)-certified information technology company, founded in November 2007 with headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA. Zantech works closely with its customers to provide comprehensive, full life cycle, cost effective solutions. We provide Program Support and IT Systems Support that includes business process re-engineering, project planning and monitoring for systems and software engineering, portfolio management and business governance.

Zia Islam, who has more than 20 years of corporate IT and engineering experience, founded Zantech IT Services and he leads his company with a steadfast confidence welcoming the competition of larger companies. His business philosophy distinguishes itself from the general tendency to believe “Bigger is Better”.

Zantech has proven that regardless of the size or ownership of a company “Quality is better”. This small minority-owned business has demonstrated fast track success with numerous contract awards including high profile clients such as NASA, the United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force, Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense.

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U.S. Information Technologies Corp.

MRT Manufacturing Inc. Applied Predictive Technologies Inc. Prevailance Data Networks Corp.

CORTEK Inc. infoLock Technologies Marstel Day SteelMaster Buildings JES Foundation Repair AutoUpLinkUSA Mid-Atlantic Search Technologies Cadence Inc. Sevatec Inc. Bay Diesel & Generator APG Technologies LLC

Sources: Dixon Hughes Goodman, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Zantech was also recently recognized by Inc. Magazine as the #1 fastest growing company in the Government Services sector for 2012.

Says Zia, “The success of an organization is totally dependent upon the strength of its team. I believe in leading with honesty and integrity and motivating all my employees to always go above and beyond to obtain customer satisfaction. Our corporate motto is: Outstanding Performance…Always.”

For more information on how Zantech IT Services, Inc. can help you, contact us at (703) 286-1393 or zantechit.com PROFILES IN BUSINESS PROFILES IN BUSINESS

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2014 Fantastic 50 Third Time’s A Charm for JES in the Fantastic 50!

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ES is ecstatic to be included in the Fantastic 50 for the third time! The company was founded in 1993 by husband and wife team, Jesse Waltz, PE and Stella Waltz. JES installs foundation support systems for new construction and structural rehabilitation, basement waterproofing, and crawl space moisture control.

It has grown from a small family operation into a professional corporation of nearly 200 industry experts. JES provides engineered solutions throughout Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C, and Northeastern North Carolina. The firm has installed over 20,000 solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial properties over 21 years. Jesse Waltz, PE, a professional engineer and graduate of VMI class of ’85, operates with a team of professional engineers to assure the engineering integrity of all projects.

Jesse Waltz demonstrates how BizWiz helps JES grow.

Besides Waltz’s hard work, vision, and dedicated staff, a major factor that continues to power the company’s explosive growth is the BizWiz® operating system. In 2009 Waltz launched BizWiz®, an online total business management system designed for the construction and service industry, with a team of computer programmers,. BizWiz® has helped streamline JES’ processes by providing real-time information on everything necessary to run a business profitably, from marketing, call center, and sales to operations, inventory, and finance. The BizWiz® tagline “Growing Your Business by Knowing Your Business!” is indicative of what has helped JES continue its impressive growth. BizWiz® is also used by nearly 100 service industry clients throughout the United States and Canada, and is positioned to double its members in 2014. The system is available for almost any contracting or service business that relies on up-to-the-minute information to make calculated decisions for management and growth.

Jesse trains hundreds of people from across the U.S. about BizWiz and business principles.

JES uses only the highest quality products, and is the region’s largest authorized dealer and installer of Foundation Supportworks™, Basement Systems®, and CleanSpace® crawl space encapsulation products. Besides continuing to set records and win many Jesse Waltz, P.E. industry awards for sales, service, and installation, JES has garnered numerous accolades from the business community over the years & Stella Waltz, Owners including the Inside Business “Roaring 20” award twice, the coveted Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s “Fantastic 50” award three years consecutively.

These awards all recognize JES’ sustained growth and contribution to Virginia’s economy.

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Strength for Today, Growth for Tomorrow Eagle Ray Strategically Positioned for Continued Success with Kore Federal Acquisition Eagle Ray, Inc. is a woman-owned, strategic enterprise consulting and IT management services company on the rise. As a repeat Fantastic 50 recipient, this year Eagle Ray not only built on its strengths to achieve growth through its existing customer base, but also found a synergistic opportunity for continued growth through acquisition. The newly expanded Eagle Ray continues to deliver a full range of business and technical capabilities to solve critical programmatic and technical problems across the intelligence community, Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and public sector finance agencies.

In December 2013, Eagle Ray acquired Kore Federal, a woman-owned, IT services company supporting the Department of Homeland Security, Defense, and public sector financial clients. Kore Federal was founded by Andrea Stygar and Mike Woods in 2004. Andrea retired when the acquisition closed and Mike joined Eagle Ray as a Principal consultant. CEO Babs Doherty is justifiably optimistic about the acquisition, “We knew that Kore Federal shared our values on paper – mission focus, common sense and performance excellence – and now, in this new reality, we see a whole that truly is stronger than the sum of its parts.”

And in this case, the “parts” make an impressive list: • A strengthened executive team, adding Gregory Williams as Chief Strategy Officer and Brian Stygar as Chief Technology Officer • Eagle Ray’s award-winning, ISO 9000-certified, capabilities in the areas of program/project management, IV&V, process and system engineering, performance and risk management, cyber compliance/information assurance, and acquisition support

• Kore Federal’s recognized expertise in key mission growth areas: enterprise mobility, applied analytics, Open Source platforms, and Agile software/systems engineering • A diversified set of prime contracts and partnerships in DHS, DoD, and public sector finance that enhance a well-established contract base in the intelligence community Doherty adds, “Our shared mind-set of continually improving and implementing industry best practices means that we’ll keep learning from each other and strengthening our capabilities, all to the ultimate benefit of our customers.”

From CTO Brian Stygar’s perspective, “Together, we have the opportunity to apply specialized engineering expertise and innovations in big data, mission system modernization, and open source architectures to our marquee customer base in the intelligence community. Likewise, we further strengthen our program delivery excellence on key engagements within DHS.”

14425 Penrose Place, Suite 110, Chantilly, Virginia 20151

703-961-9637 www.eaglerayinc.com

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2014 Fantastic 50 FORWARD THINKERS IN THE ANALYTICS SCRUM

ABOUT US

QUICK FACTS

Arcogent is a dynamic, fast growing company that specializes in Business Analytics spanning the Business Intelligence, Office of Finance, Big Data and Predictive areas of the technology industry.

Serving enterprise companies from small to large with intimate knowledge and experience designing, building and operating high performance Business Analytics systems.

Founded in 2008, Arcogent’s business model was conceived by Sylvain Watier, a 20+ years veteran of the BI industry. Sylvain’s vision was to create a business where business intelligence and performance management solutions were delivered with an intense focus on the client. His goal was to employ a team of experts to work one-on-one with organizations to prescribe tailor-made solutions based on their individual needs. This model, which is still being utilized today, has served Arcogent well and earned the trust of its diverse client base.

Whether you are looking to build a better budget, identify risks and opportunities, maximize the productivity of your staff, processes and assets, or gain the ability to search your unstructured data and extract actionable information, you can rest-assured that Arcogent will help you leverage the power and insights trapped in your existing data. Using a prescriptive and collaborative approach, we will address your needs, enable you to make accurate and timely decisions, maximize your operational efficiency, and lead your business to greater overall profitability.

100% commitment to deliver solutions that support our clients’ overall success.

Delivering relevant, cost-effective data analytic solutions supported by a unique combination of best-of-breed technologies and performance management software.

Strategically aligned with some of the most forward-thinking technology vendors in the industry.

Offering custom training programs deliverable on-site, at a training facility, or over the web maximizing return on our clients’ technology investments.

LEVERAGE OUR EXPERTISE AND INTENSE CLIENT FOCUS TO DEVELOP ACTIONABLE, VALUE-ADDING, INFORMATION SYSTEMS.

arcogent.com solutions@arcogent.com 571.257.3977 44075 Pipeline Plaza, Suite 105 | Ashburn, VA 20147

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2014 Fantastic 50

Birth is a beginning And death a destination.

And life is a journey: From childhood to maturity And youth to age; From innocence to awareness And ignorance to knowing; From foolishness to discretion And then perhaps to wisdom; From weakness to strength Or strength to weakness – And, often back again; From health to sickness And back, we pray, to health again; From offense to forgiveness, From loneliness to love, From joy to gratitude, From pain to compassion, And grief to understanding – From fear to faith; From defeat to defeat to defeat – Until, looking backward or ahead, We see that victory lies Not at some high place along the way, But in having made the journey, stage by stage, A sacred pilgrimage.

Birth is a beginning And death a destination But life is a journey, A sacred pilgrimage – - by Rabbi Alvin Fine.

SimVentions believes that all too often corporate America forgets the truth contained in this poem – that life is a journey and not a destination – that the destination of a company’s employee is not the company itself! In 1855, Reverend John Cumming put it this way: All life is a journey, not a home; it is a road, not the country; and those transient enjoyments which you have in this life, lawful in their way, – those incidental and evanescent pleasures which you may sip, – are not home; they are little inns only upon the road-side of life, where you are refreshed for a moment, that you may take again the pilgrim-staff and journey on, seeking what is still before you – the rest that remaineth for the people of God.

Why SimVentions: SimVentions is a company that understands that life is a journey – and their desire is to partner with their employees, their customers and their community – to come alongside them as they walk life’s road…to be one of those ‘little inns upon the roadside of life where you are restored and refreshed.’ This desire is represented in their company motto: “Your Success Is Our Honor™.”

Location: SimVentions corporate headquarters is located in Fredericksburg, VA. In addition they have an office in Dahlgren, VA, and personnel in Florida, North Carolina, California and various ‘Theaters.’

Customers: They support the DoD and related organizations, striving to constantly remember that the ultimate customer for their work is the warfighter.

Solutions & Services: SimVentions provides solutions and services in three main areas – Engineering (which includes systems, software, security and modeling & simulation), Acquisition & Program Management, and Training. Their company’s activities range from providing engineering solutions to current challenges of the day in areas such as AntiTerrorism, Force Protection, Weapons & Combat Systems Engineering, Information Assurance, and Electronic Warfare – to – developing specialized software applications and visualization capabilities – to – providing professional education and training to their employees, customers and community.

“SimVentions is honored to be named to Virginia’s Fantastic 50 list, and consider it a true blessing.” SimVentions, CEO Larry Root. “We try to live out this truth: that where your heart is, there your treasure will be also. So, I am always amazed, and consider it a blessing, when recognitions such as this are received.” You can find out more about SimVentions at www.simventions.com.

11905 Bowman Drive, Suite 502, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

(540) 372-7727 (voice) • (540) 372-7244 (fax) www.simventions.com

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2014 Fantastic 50

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ounded in 2009, MindPoint Group was created by a group of professionals with over 50 years of collecƟve experience in IT security services, Federal Government contracƟng, and business development. The partners of MindPoint Group came together with a vision to create an IT security Įrm uniformly dedicated to innovaƟon and excellence. By integraƟng four unique, yet complementary backgrounds, their vision quickly became a reality and MindPoint Group was born.

At MindPoint Group, we specialize in one thing: IT security. Our singular focus and reputaƟon as cyber security specialists has earned us roles as trusted advisors to key government decision makers where we help shape IT security policy, engineer innovaƟve security soluƟons, and support security operaƟons. Today, MindPoint Group is an accomplished security consulƟng Įrm with a dedicated list of loyal federal and commercial clients. And we have stayed true to our original vision. We oīer clients, partners, and employees innovaƟon and excellence in everything we pursue.

MindPoint Group is profoundly invested in selecƟng the right people to join our team and is equally driven to retain them for the long term. With an unbreakable commitment to recruiƟng only the most capable security professionals, MindPoint Group’s collaboraƟve and career challenging work environment has helped us maintain high retenƟon by oīering our employees very aƩracƟve compensaƟon along with fortune 500 equivalent beneĮts.

Our infrastructure and acumen has enabled us to remain compeƟƟve with the largest companies, while providing clients with quality services through the beneĮt of procuring a SBA-CerƟĮed, 8(a), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned (EDWOSB), and Minority-Owned Small Business.

In 2014, MindPoint Group was selected as a FantasƟc 50 company by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, a Įnalist in the SECAF Contractor of the Year Award and a Įnalist in the Maryland Cyber Challenge.

Recognizing that with prosperity comes responsibility, MindPoint Group is an employee centric company that gives back to its community by supporƟng sociallyconscious organizaƟons such as the Ronald McDonald House, the American Diabetes AssociaƟon and the Howard County Food Bank.

Oĸce: (703) 636-2033 Fax: (866) 761-7457 Email: info@mindpointgroup.com www.mindpointgroup.com

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2014 Fantastic 50 CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

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stablished in 1982, Bay Diesel has been taking care of customers in Virginia and around the world for over 30 years. The company is a veteran-owned small business with four offices, two in Chesapeake, Richmond, and Roanoke.

The company specializes in diesel engine and generator sales, repair service and parts. Bay’s headquarters, located in Chesapeake, VA, features a full service 2000 HP dyno, a turbo rebuild shop, a training facility and a large parts inventory.

Bay Diesel’s Richmond, VA location serves as a regional service center featuring generators in stock ready to ship and a parts warehouse. The newly opened Blue Ridge facility located in Roanoke, VA services the western part of the state as well as West Virginia. Bay Diesel has experienced steady growth since its start in 1982.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA (800 kW for Virginia Beach Schools)

MISSION CRITICAL SITES & DATA CENTERS (2.4 MW System in Richmond, VA)

HOSPITALS & NURSING HOMES THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA (600 kW Bi-Fuel System in Roanoke, VA)

SHIPYARDS & SHIPS THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA AND THE WORLD

WWW.BAYDIESEL.COM • (800) 215-4005 PROFILES IN BUSINESS

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Total corporate donations Company

Location

Total VA donations

Altria Group Inc.

Richmond

$16,151,268

Dominion Resources

Richmond

8,600,000

Wells Fargo

San Francisco; regional headquarters in McLean

7,939,756

Cox Communications Virginia

Chesapeake

7,850,000

Norfolk Southern Corp.

Norfolk

6,324,739

TowneBank

Portsmouth

4,535,176

Northrop Grumman Foundation

Richmond

4,047,500

MeadWestvaco Corp.

Norfolk

3,798,000

Verizon Communications

New York

3,367,649

Smithfield Foods Inc.

Smithfield

3,104,146

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Virginia

Richmond

2,800,000

Advance Auto Parts

Roanoke

2,500,000

Ernst & Young

McLean and Richmond (Virginia headquarters)

2, 433,181

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Falls Church

1,519,190

Genworth Financial Inc.

Richmond

1,100,000 Source: Virginia Business survey of businesses and nonprofits, press releases

Methodology for the Generous Virginians Project The magazine contacted about 600 companies and nonprofit organizations. In addition, the magazine reviewed many public records, including nonprofit annual reports and forms filed by foundations with the IRS (form 990). Virginia Business asked businesses and grant-making foundations to provide their top 15 donations of at least $25,000 during 2013. The magazine likewise asked nonprofit organizations to identify the top 15 donations they had received last year.

Extensive lists of these contributions are available at www.VirginiaBusiness.com.

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YMCA Strategic Plan is Roadmap for Us All

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or 160 years, the YMCA of Greater Richmond has served as a resource center, committed to strengthening the foundations of community.

However, in the quest to shed its ‘gym and swim’ image, the Y is making a more concentrated effort to address the growing needs of the community through its programs and services. This effort is reflected in the Y’s new 2025 Strategic Plan, an initiative that stems from direct engagement with over 700 community leaders.

While the plan stays true to the Y’s key focus areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, it also helps connect, educate and inspire individuals throughout the community. The plan is outlined in five key objectives: reach more youth during Out of School time; increase learning opportunities for teens; reduce obesity among youth and adults; reduce the occurrence of diabetes in adults; and be inclusive and accessible to people and neighborhoods across Central Virginia.

The strategic plan is already proving to be on the leading edge of addressing Greater Richmond’s most pressing needs. A recent Gallup poll, named Richmond as the third “most obese major U.S. community.” Under its focus of healthy living, the Y aims to reduce obesity among youth and adults. The Y also strives to double the participation in wellness programs and activities and

ensure that participants in our Out of School time programs have 30 minutes of physical activity daily.

“This community is evolving, and if the Y is to stay relevant, we need to keep up with those changing needs,” said Tim Joyce, President and CEO for the YMCA of Greater Richmond. “The 2025 Strategic Plan is a living, dynamic document that will serve as our compass for programs and services for the youth, teens and families we serve.”

It’s not just YMCA leadership touting the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. In April, more than 8,000 individuals attended the 5th annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day® and Walk, a free community event aimed at inspiring kids to keep their minds and bodies active. The event is held in partnership with Bon Secours. At the Northside Family YMCA site, participants were visited

by Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. While on stage, Griffin touted the benefits of exercise, eating healthy and believing in their dreams.

Joyce said he is aware that the success of the strategic plan is dependent on collaboration with like-minded community leaders and individuals. “We approach this work aware that its success is dependent upon organizations, municipalities and individuals alike who believe, as we do, that this community can be one of the greatest, most life changing places to live.”

To learn more about the YMCA of Greater Richmond’s 2025 Strategic Plan, visit ymcarichmond.org/2025.

YMCA of Greater Richmond 804.649.9622 ymcarichmond.org

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