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Fa l l s C h u r c h Business News & Notes Lynk Deploys Cell Tower in Space Lynk Global, Inc. announced the successful launch, deployment, and initial on-orbit check-out of Lynk Tower 1. The spacecraft is the company’s sixth cell-tower-in-space satellite positioned to become the world’s first commercial cell-tower-in-space. The expectation is that service could begin later this year, providing satellite-direct-to-phone service globally. This will help flagship carriers solve the ‘0G problem’ and enable subscribers to connect everywhere including rural areas and provide a backup network during natural disasters. Lynks has signed a contract with the Air Force and is in conversations with all of the major cellphone carriers. Lynk Tower 1 was designed and constructed at the Lynk’s Falls Church facilities.
Local Environmental Discussion The League of Women Voters of Falls Church and Citizens for a Better City are presenting, “Environment for Everyone – And Earth Day Update”. Guests Kate Walker, Environmental Programs Coordinator with the City of Falls Church and Tim Stevens, a member of the Falls Church Planning Commission and former Chairman of the Environmental Sustainability Council will discuss climate change, stormwater, tree canopy and more as it pertains to Falls Church. The presentation will be held Tuesday, April 19 from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88604653080 with meeting id Meeting ID: 886 0465 3080.
Falls Church Restaurants Nominated for RAMMY Awards The RAMMY awards recognize the accomplishments of the DC region’s restaurant and food service industry and announced nominees for 2022. Northside Social, with locations in Clarendon and Falls Church, was nominated in the “Wine Program of the Year” category. Thompson Italian was nominated for “Standout Family Meal Packages to Go.” Katherine Thompson of Thompson Italian is also nominated as Pastry Chef of the Year. Winners will be announced at the RAMMY Awards Gala on July 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Kirk Named NAIFA VP of Growth and Revenue The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) announced that Karla Kirk is the new Vice President of Growth and Revenue. She will be in charge of business development, membership sales and Centers of Excellence operations. Ms. Kirk will lead a team focused on advancing NAIFA initiatives to grow the membership and corporate non-dues revenue. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of the Advanced Practice Center which offered resources, events, and access to experts for financial professionals.
Cognosante President Joins DRT James Gordon, president of Falls Church-based Cognosante, has joined DRT Strategies as CEO. A proven leader in information technology, he will support DRT’s expansion in health IT offerings and client base, building the brand and creating new opportunities for employees. Gordon succeeds DRT founder Susan Kidd, who has transitioned to the role of board chairman.
Recent Restaurants Reviewed Falls Church is home to many restaurants and received a number of reviews this week. The Washington Post published a review of La Tingueria. Alice Levitt of Northern Virginia Magazine visited a couple of Falls Church restaurants: the Ethiopian restaurant, Meaza Restaurant and Firepan Korean BBQ at the Eden Center. Jackie DiBartolomeo, also with Northern Virginia Magazine, reviewed the local restaurants with the best grilled cheese sandwiches, highlighting Spacebar. 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.
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