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Falls Church Business News & Notes

Pinkston Acquires Pliris

Pinkston, a strategy and communications consultancy based in the D.C.-metro area, today announced its acquisition of Pliris Strategies, a messaging and communications firm based in Oklahoma City. The acquisition enables Pinkston to serve its rapidly growing client base with the immediate integration of experienced communications professionals into the southern United States. Founded in 2001, Pinkston offers an integrated collection of earned- and owned-media capabilities, including strategy, messaging and writing, media relations, social media, video production, web development, digital marketing and graphic design. Pinkston serves a wide range of clients including Fortune 100 companies, technology startups, national non-profits, international industry associations and numerous New York Times best-selling authors.

VCA Applicants Transition to SAM

In April 2022, the federal government will transition from the use of the DUNS Number to a new SAM. gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) as the primary means of entity identification, which is required to apply for and receive federal awards. If you have a current or inactive registration in SAM.gov, your UEI has already been assigned and can be viewed on SAM.gov. New applicants are able to register for a UEI number directly through SAM.gov, with or without a full SAM registration.

General Dynamics Deal

Falls Church-area based General Dynamics Information Technology secured a 10-year, $4.5 billion contract from the Springfield-based National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for user-facing and data center services. GDIT will provide such IT services in support of multiple security domains and networks, including the Intelligence Community’s cloud and desktop environments from various locations worldwide.

Arlington Readers’ Pick includes Local Businesses

A number of Falls Church Chamber businesses were among the top Readers Picks in the December 12 issue of Arlington Magazine. Congratulations go to: Galleria Florist, Eden Center, Dominion Jewelers, Lemon Lane Consignment, New to You, Doodlehopper 4 Kids, The State Theatre, Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, Creative Cauldron, Burke and Herbert Bank, John Marshall Bank, Body Dynamics, Sunstone Counseling, Preservation Biscuit, Dogwood Tavern, Thompson Italian, Dominion Wine and Beer, and Lost Dog Cafe.

Lions Club Fruit Sale

The Falls Church-Annandale Lions Club will resume their fruit sale this Saturday, December 18 at the Annandale Swim and Tennis Club, 7530 Little River Turnpike. Look for the Craig Moving Van. Sales open at 8:15 a.m. and run until they have sold out. All proceeds go to charity. They will also have fruit on February 19 and March 19.

Antique Annex Closing Upstairs Booths

The Falls Church Antique Annex at 250 W. Broad Street has been a part of Falls Church for many decades. They are consolidating their collection to in order to close the upstairs dealer spaces. Now is the time for good deals on the antique and vintage items that you have had your eye on! The very last day for the upstairs is December 31, 2021. Don’t worry, the downstairs booths will remain open!

 Business News & Notes is compiled by Elise Neil Bengtson, Executive Director of the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at elise@fallschcurchchamber.org. DECEMBER 16 - 22, 2021 | PAGE 19

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