Author: Virginia Quiambao Arroyo

2022 Accountability Report: Avid Core’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Avid Core, we acknowledge that we have much work to do across all parts of our business in the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As we look to the future and the uncertainties across the political, legal, and social landscapes, we’re committed to the lifelong process of reflecting, learning, and taking action. […]

Planning a Sustainable Future with Maryland Transportation Projects: Avid Core Receives DBE and SBE Certifications 

Avid Core is officially a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firm as certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). Our new certifications will expand our reach and grow our partnerships within the Mid-Atlantic region, allowing our firm to better provide award-winning services to agencies in Maryland who want to redesign […]

Transforming Federal Government Communications: Avid Core Receives 8(a) Certification

Contracting with Avid Core just got easier! Avid Core recently received the 8(a) certification through the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA). This allows federal agencies to easily sole-source contracts to Avid Core, providing access to our award-winning communications, public outreach, and project management services.  Growth and providing outstanding customer service are our top priorities. We […]

Avid Core Wins 2021 Platinum MarCom Award

The MarCom Awards announced Avid Core as a 2021 Platinum winner, the highest honor in the international creative competition for marketing and communication professionals. We were recognized for the Community Engagement Strategy we created for PlanRVA, a regional convener and planning agency for the nine localities in the Richmond Region. We are so honored to […]

Thank You for Voting Avid Core as the 2021 Best Government Contractor in Prince William

Winning an award that calls your company “the best” is always incredible. But being voted the 2021 Best Government Contractor in Prince William means even more to me because it’s an award voted on by my community, the county I have been proud to call home for more than 30 years. InsideNoVa received a record-breaking […]

Happy First Birthday, Avid Core!

It’s been quite a wild journey! While new to owning a business, Amanda and I have known each other and worked together for more than a decade. We launched Avid Core with a solid understanding of our individual strengths and weaknesses and our established working relationship allowed us to have frank conversations and make calculated […]

In the News

As we move forward with our digital launch, we’re thankful to our friends and colleagues who have made introductions, set up Zoom meet-and-greets, joined us for virtual happy hours and provided us with guidance on starting a new business. While we’re focused on growth, we also hope to make an impact on our industry, the […]