NVTC Taps Brad Schwartz as Acting CEO
The Northern Virginia Technology Council has named board member Brad Schwartz acting president and CEO effective July 1, succeeding Bobbie Kilberg, who is retiring June 30 after 22 years with the organization. Schwartz formerly served as president and CEO of big data analytics and cybersecurity company Blue Canopy, and has worked at other large tech
Jacobs Acquires Blue Canopy
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has acquired data analytics, cybersecurity and application development firm Blue Canopy. Reston, Virginia-based Blue Canopy has accumulated a long list of recognitions since its founding in 2001: GovCon Government Contractor of the Year in 2016, twice recognized by The Washington Post as a top work place, awards from the Department of
Blue Canopy Group Wins DIA Unrestricted Prime Contract for E-SITE
Blue Canopy Group LLC has been awarded an unrestricted prime contract from the Defense Intelligence Agency under its Enhanced Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise contract. “We are very excited to win a prime contract to support the mission-critical functions of the Defense Department and Intelligence Community,” Blue Canopy President and CEO Bradley Schwartz said. “We believe
Sheryl Schwartz Accepts Blue Canopy, LLC’s Win for Contractor of the Year at 10th Annual GovCon Awards
The 10th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards took place November 1st at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Professional Services Council (PSC), and Washington Technology magazine presented the awards. Blue Canopy, LLC won Contractor of the Year in the $25 million to $75 million division. Sheryl Schwartz, Managing Partner, Chief
E&Y Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Washington Award Winners Announced At Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner
The 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Greater Washington Awards were held last night at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner. This year’s black-tie event brought over 500 attendees to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the D.C. region. Beginning with a cocktail reception, all attendees networked on the fifth floor foyer before processing
Brad Schwartz’s 3 Pieces of Advice to His Kids: ‘Dream Big’
WashingtonExec asked the simple question to top area executives: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s insight is from Bradley Schwartz, president and CEO of Blue Canopy Group. Dream Big: Dream bigger than what you think is possible and have the courage to pursue those dreams. Treat
New NVTC Board of Directors Announced
Members of the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) elected new leaders at their annual meeting on June 30 in Reston, Va. The meeting included the CEO of NVTC, Bobbie Kilberg (pictured) . The board is comprised of 15 members, each serving a three-year term. Most are current board members now serving extended terms. The group
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