Washington Business Journal articles from September 1989

Washington Business Journal archives from September 1989

The core business is a racing track. (Summit Point Raceway Orchard) (company profile)
September 25, 1989... The core business is a racing track But there's also an orchard of gourmet apples out back Fairfax County police recruits followed each other around the track, pushing their squad cars to high speeds before practicing screeching...

Once prosperous Tech Serv gives creditors last cash, closes doors.
September 25, 1989... Once prosperous Tech Serv gives creditors last cash, closes doors Ex-officer forms firm to meet final commitments Six months after announcing that it was closing its doors, Tech Serv Inc., a military contractor in Beltsville, has...

Investment whiz works his magic on Cordatum woes. (Cordatum Inc.; Larry Trautman)
September 18, 1989... Investment whiz works his magic on Cordatum woes Because of its size (revenues of $1.2 million), McLean-based Cordatum Inc. is not the kind of public company that gets much attention. Hence, its grave financial condition earlier this year...

Hughes computerizes fantasy football. (Patrick J. Hughes)
September 18, 1989... Hughes computerizes fantasy football Entrepreneur predicts his game will repalce the office pool Back in the glory days of football, Lamar Hunt, owner of the Dallas Texans, and Chicago Bears owner George Hallas would sit in a room...

Innovative Aircourts takes on giants and wins. (Risk Takers)
September 18, 1989... Innovative Aircourts takes on giants and wins Bethesda man breaks 40-year grip on National's concessions Larry Demaree looked at Washington National Airport with developer's eyes. He saw the thousands of consumers going in and out...

Fruit fantasies spotted flying up and down the corridor. (Baltimore/Washington Common Market)
September 18, 1989... Fruit fantasies spotted flying up and down the corridor Bob Groth isn't exactly sure where he came up with the name Flying Fruit Fantasy to launch his multimilliondollar company. "The name started as Fruit Fantasy," he says. "It didn't...

While taking shower, realtor invents pin for flappy tie tails. (Zane Allen Price)
September 11, 1989... While taking a shower, Realtor invents pin for flappy tie tails Clip to hold tie in place off to fast start in stores Zane Allen Price was showering one morning when he realized his idea for the newly patented Aldopin, an invisible...

Animated evidence a hit with jurors. (Forensic Technologies International Corp.) (company profile)
September 4, 1989... Animated evidence a hit with jurors Annapolis firm uses computers to recreate accidents for trials Rails give way to blue sky as the roller coaster crests a hill, falling forward, bending toward a curve. Leaning instinctively, riders...

Lucas Industries Inc. shifts its headquarters to Reston.
September 4, 1989... Lucas Industries Inc. shifts its headquarters to Reston Company rapidly expanding holdings through acquisitions Lucas Industries Inc., the American subsidiary of an English aerospace and automotive giant, plans to relocate...

Bankshares 2000 seeks merger with Jefferson. (Jefferson Bank and Trust Co.)
September 4, 1989... Bankshares 2000 seeks merger with Jefferson McLean holding company continues acquisition plan Bankshares 2000 Inc., the McLean-based bank holding company that acquired Bank Reston last year, has registered $7.8 million worth of...