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February 2012 • ChamberLink 13 Business BRIEFS There are probably only a hand-ful of companies in Virginia that can boast that they have employ-ees who’ve successfully been with the company for more than 20 years. GEICO’s regional office in Fredericksburg is one of those companies. GEICO associates were recently recognized for having a minimum of 20 years of service with the insur-ance company. Some had as much as 45 years of service. “This type of tenure in this day and age speaks volumes about this company and the people who work and live here,” said John Izzo, GEICO’s regional vice president. “If you talk to anyone of those associates, they all have found something special they enjoy about working at GEICO and living in Fredericksburg to remain here for so many years.” According to a 2010 report from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median number of years that wage and salary workers stay with their current employer is 4.4 years. All combined, these individuals' years of service add up to 520 years. “We truly have a remarkable group of dedicated associates that have found their niche here at GEICO,” Mr. Izzo said. “They have earned our respect and gratitude for helping to make GEICO a great company and even greater corporate partner to Fredericksburg and the surrounding community.” Since its opening in 1990, GE-ICO’s regional office in Freder-icksburg has been one of the area’s largest employers, now with more than 3,200 associates who call the area home. The company has been recognized as a great place to work GEICO associates contribute 520 years of service to company, community by Virginia Business and the Fred-ericksburg community has also been named as one of the best places to live in Virginia. Many of GEICO’s associates be-ing recognized moved to the area in 1990, when the company opened a branch operation. As GEICO has grown, its associates have become a fixture in the area. Mr. Izzo said he’s proud of what GEICO represents in the Freder-icksburg Region, but he’s even more proud that GEICO associates are committed to their families, their jobs and their neighborhoods. “They are a great contributor to the local economy and have helped to make our community a great place to live, work and play,” he declared. “We have many associates who exemplify those traits and I am lucky that I get a chance to work with them every day.” Land sold in Stafford, Spotsylvania Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of ap-proximately 58 acres of land within Taylor Bott Industrial Park at 1100 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Stafford. AL II, LLC purchased the land, zoned M-1, from the Larry V. Cook Estate for $1.3 million as an investment. Wilson H. Greenlaw, CCIM of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the sale negotiations on behalf of the Seller. Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is also pleased to announce the sale of 3300 Dill Smith Dr. in Spotsylvania County. EVCAM, LLC purchased the approximately 32,186 square-foot warehouse property situated on part of a 4.43 acre parcel of land from Robert and Janice Glover for $1.1 million and plans to relocate their business, Backyard America, to this location. Virgil Nelson, CCIM of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller and was the sole broker handling the sale negotiations. 2011 GEICO Corporate Service Awards 40 Years Richard Clark Lorraine Glover Michael Hollenbaugh Sandra Lashley Joan Lester 35 years Terence Mannion 30 years Mary Abbatiello Theresa Livelsberger Mildred Poole 25 years Barbara Cloude Heide Cutler Jesse Foster Peter Gregory Renee Gregory Jane Pelon Guy Tuel 20 Years Teresa Dadzitis GEICO Named to '2012 Best Places to Work in Virginia' In recognition of GEICO’s efforts as a top employer in the state, Virginia Business and Best Companies Group have named GEICO one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in Virginia. “GEICO is proud to be named one of the best places to work in Vir-ginia,” said John Izzo, regional vice president of GEICO’s Fredericksburg office. “Our associates are what drive the company forward, and we make a strong effort to ensure they get as much out of their hard work for GEICO as they put in.” GEICO has more than 25,000 associates companywide, with close to 5,400 in Virginia – roughly 3,000 in Fredericksburg and roughly 2,400 in Virginia Beach. GEICO is the second-largest private passenger insurer in the state of Virginia, with close to 550,000 policyholders. “Being recognized by Virginia Busi-ness is a true testament to GEICO’s commitment to providing a sup-portive and satisfying work environ-ment,” said Joe Thomas, regional vice president of GEICO’s Virginia Beach office. “We are always on the lookout for associates that are interested in not only contributing to GEICO, but also in developing skills and advancing their careers.” The Best Places to Work in Vir-ginia survey and award program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employ-ment in Virginia, benefiting the state’s economy, its work force and businesses. The ranking of the sec-ond annual Best Places to Work in Virginia survey will be unveiled and published in the February 2012 issue of Virginia Business. GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. The company is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. GEICO handles auto insurance coverage for 10 million private pas-senger auto policies and insures more than 17 million vehicles. In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for life, boats, homes and apartments is available through the GEICO Insurance Agency. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available. As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEI-CO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more infor-mation, go to www.geico.com. Access Eye Center renovating locations modate approximately 35 employees. “From the moment we moved into the new space on Route 3 in June, 2010, we needed more room. This will allow us to expand the optical shop, waiting room and administrative offices. It will also provide room for new services in the future,” said Executive Director Michele Bautista. The company also recently purchased more than 2,100 square feet of space in the Parkway Medical Plaza in Cos-ner’s Corner, 4701 Spotsylvania Pkwy. The space will be used to relocate an existing facility currently in the Shops at Lee’s Hill and will allow service to Access’ expanding patient base in southern Spotsylvania County. The shell space was purchased from Parkway Medical, LLC and will be developed by Hart construction for an estimated total project cost of more than $716,320. Up to 10 employees will work at the Parkway Medical location. Finally, when the expansion of the Route 3 office is com-plete, Access Eye Centers will begin renovating its original site at 110 Cambridge St. in Falmouth. Originally the Falmouth Fire House, the U.S. 1 office’s 6,500 square foot facility will be renovated to include more clinical space, a more modern façade and room for additional services. Approximately 35 employees work at that location. Access Eye Centers also has new, state-of-the-art offices on U.S. 1 in Aquia Park in North Stafford and on Route 3/ Kings Highway in King George, which opened in March and July, 2010. Access Eye Centers is expanding or renovating three of its five locations in the coming months. These develop-ments will allow the region’s largest comprehensive eye care practice to expand and provide additional services to their existing and future patients. The practice is owned by Arash Mansouri, MD, Medi-cal and Surgical Director. With two board-certified physi-cians, six optometrists and licensed opticians, Access Eye Centers offers a full range of eye care services, including: comprehensive eye examinations, cataract surgery, lifestyle cataract lens replacements, glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, contact lenses, eye glasses and designer frames, vision correction laser surgery and upper eye lifts. In December 2011, Access Eye Centers acquired more than 3,600 square feet of expansion space adjacent to its existing State Route 3 office and laser center at 4516 Plank Rd. The shell was purchased from Roswalt Business Park South, LLC. The estimated total project cost for the expansion and a connector bridge which will connect the new building to the existing practice at 4516 Plank Rd. is $1.1 million. With the expansion, the Route 3 office will enlarge to more than 10,000 square feet and will accom-To advertise in ChamberLink Call The Journal at 540-775-2024 ChamberLink is funded by ads from members. 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GEICO associates contribute 520 years of service to company, community There are probably only a handful of companies in Virginia that can boast that they have employees who’ve successfully been with the company for more than 20 years. GEICO’s regional office in Fredericksburg is one of those companies. GEICO associates were recently recognized for having a minimum of 20 years of service with the insurance company. Some had as much as 45 years of service. “This type of tenure in this day and age speaks volumes about this company and the people who work and live here,” said John Izzo, GEICO’s regional vice president. “If you talk to anyone of those associates, they all have found something special they enjoy about working at GEICO and living in Fredericksburg to remain here for so many years.” According to a 2010 report from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median number of years that wage and salary workers stay with their current employer is 4.4 years. All combined, these individuals' years of service add up to 520 years. “We truly have a remarkable group of dedicated associates that have found their niche here at GEICO,” Mr. Izzo said. “They have earned our respect and gratitude for helping to make GEICO a great company and even greater corporate partner to Fredericksburg and the surrounding community.” Since its opening in 1990, GEICO’s regional office in Fredericksburg has been one of the area’s largest employers, now with more than 3,200 associates who call the area home. The company has been recognized as a great place to work by Virginia Business and the Fredericksburg community has also been named as one of the best places to live in Virginia. Many of GEICO’s associates being recognized moved to the area in 1990, when the company opened a branch operation. As GEICO has grown, its associates have become a fixture in the area. Mr. Izzo said he’s proud of what GEICO represents in the Fredericksburg Region, but he’s even more proud that GEICO associates are committed to their families, their jobs and their neighborhoods. “They are a great contributor to the local economy and have helped to make our community a great place to live, work and play,” he declared. “We have many associates who exemplify those traits and I am lucky that I get a chance to work with them every day.” Land sold in Stafford, Spotsylvania Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 58 acres of land within Taylor Bott Industrial Park at 1100 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Stafford. AL II, LLC purchased the land, zoned M-1, from the Larry V. Cook Estate for $1.3 million as an investment. Wilson H. Greenlaw, CCIM of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the sale negotiations on behalf of the Seller. Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is also pleased to announce the sale of 3300 Dill Smith Dr. in Spotsylvania County. EVCAM, LLC purchased the approximately 32,186 square-foot warehouse property situated on part of a 4.43 acre parcel of land from Robert and Janice Glover for $1.1 million and plans to relocate their business, Backyard America, to this location. Virgil Nelson, CCIM of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller and was the sole broker handling the sale negotiations. Access Eye Center renovating locations Access Eye Centers is expanding or renovating three of its five locations in the coming months. These developments will allow the region’s largest comprehensive eye care practice to expand and provide additional services to their existing and future patients. The practice is owned by Arash Mansouri, MD, Medical and Surgical Director. With two board-certified physicians, six optometrists and licensed opticians, Access Eye Centers offers a full range of eye care services, including: comprehensive eye examinations, cataract surgery, lifestyle cataract lens replacements, glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, contact lenses, eye glasses and designer frames, vision correction laser surgery and upper eye lifts. In December 2011, Access Eye Centers acquired more than 3,600 square feet of expansion space adjacent to its existing State Route 3 office and laser center at 4516 Plank Rd. The shell was purchased from Roswalt Business Park South, LLC. The estimated total project cost for the expansion and a connector bridge which will connect the new building to the existing practice at 4516 Plank Rd. is $1.1 million. With the expansion, the Route 3 office will enlarge to more than 10,000 square feet and will accommodate approximately 35 employees. “From the moment we moved into the new space on Route 3 in June, 2010, we needed more room. This will allow us to expand the optical shop, waiting room and administrative offices. It will also provide room for new services in the future,” said Executive Director Michele Bautista. The company also recently purchased more than 2,100 square feet of space in the Parkway Medical Plaza in Cosner’s Corner, 4701 Spotsylvania Pkwy. The space will be used to relocate an existing facility currently in the Shops at Lee’s Hill and will allow service to Access’ expanding patient base in southern Spotsylvania County. The shell space was purchased from Parkway Medical, LLC and will be developed by Hart construction for an estimated total project cost of more than $716,320. Up to 10 employees will work at the Parkway Medical location. Finally, when the expansion of the Route 3 office is complete, Access Eye Centers will begin renovating its original site at 110 Cambridge St. in Falmouth. Originally the Falmouth Fire House, the U.S. 1 office’s 6,500 square foot facility will be renovated to include more clinical space, a more modern façade and room for additional services. Approximately 35 employees work at that location. Access Eye Centers also has new, state-of-the-art offices on U.S. 1 in Aquia Park in North Stafford and on Route 3/Kings Highway in King George, which opened in March and July, 2010.

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