Ironworks Consulting, in Innsbrook, sold for $100 mil. cash
 One year ago this month, Ironworks Consulting, an Innsbrook "home-grown" company, celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a gala event. Less than one year later, it was sold for $100 mil. cash.
The company specializes in enterprise portal, content management and interactive services. Last February, company COO and Co-founder Will Loving said, "Ironworks is successful because we love to tackle the projects that give companies headaches. At the time, Ironworks employed nearly 300 professionals in five regional offices. Co-founder Scott Walker stated, "Ironworks clients iclude national and global brands, government agencies, and a growing number of Fortune 500 companies."
Ironworks was purchased by the Fairfax-based ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a provider of consulting and technology services to government and commercial clients. Details of the closing were announced in January.
According to ICF, "The combination of Ironworks with ICF will provide additional implementation services in each of ICF's markets; expand the footprint of ICF's commercial business, including commercial energy; provide ICF entrée into the commercial health market; and create a unique, end-to-end provider in ICF's markets in the rapidly-growing digital/interactive space."
Lakshmi Challa, Innsbrook-based attorney, honored with top pro bono award by Richmond Bar
Lakshmi Challa of the Challa Law Offices, in Innsbrook, has been named the 2011-2012  recipient of the John C. Kenny Pro Bono Award. Mrs. Challa received the prestigious award last month at the Richmond Bar Association's monthly luncheon meeting.
The award is presented annually to an individual or law firm that demonstrates a dedication to furthering the delivery of pro bono legal services to the poor and underserved in the greater Richmond area.
Mrs. Challa established the immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Project in 2009, working with the Virginia Poverty Law Center. The project provides pro bono legal assistance to undocumented immigrants who are victims of domestic or sexual violence in obtaining legal status in the U.S. without reliance on their abusers.
According to the Richmond Bar, "Mrs. Challa and two members of her law firm took on the project with fervor, advertising and holding quarterly sessions in the evenings throughout Richmond. Mrs. Challa has also recruited the University of Richmond School of Law as a partner in this project, using law students to assist on a pro bono basis.
"Since the clinic's inception two years ago, Mrs. Challa and those attorneys she recruited and trained to assist her in the clinic have helped more than 50 women remain in the U.S., work legally, and provide for their families and their children. Since 2009, Mrs. Challa and the Challa Law Offices (in Innsbrook) have dedicated more than 1,000 hours to the success of this program alone, a staggering achievement for a three person firm.
"Mrs. Challa has changed the lives of victims of domestic violence, given them an opportunity to lead a life free from fears of domestic violence and deportation."
The Richmond Bar Association also cited Mrs. Challa's great assistance to Commonwealth Catholic Charities, specifically with respect to unaccompanied minors who are brought in the U.S.
She is a member of the Board of Directors and has done pro bono work for the Red Cross. Stated in her nomination letter submitted by members of the Bar's Pro Bono Committee, "Her commitment to the underprivileged should not go unnoticed, and her dedication to these activities should serve as an illustration to us all of the good that can be achieved, even by one inspired individual donating only her own time and those of her small firm."
2012 Innsbrook After Hours concert series to kick off late April, early May
At the January Innsbrook Foundation board meeting, Brian Menditto, Innsbrook Foundation Executive Director, announced that the 2012 Innsbrook After Hours concert series will kick off in late April or early May. "We'll be adding more grass to the venue (at the Snagajob Pavilion), and are planning between 15 - 18 shows this year, including Wednesday nights and a couple of Friday, Saturday weekend concerts too."
Tickets are on sale now. Go to innsbrookafterhours.com for ticket and event informtion.
CPCU Chapter Donates to Henrico Firefighters
The Richmond CPCU Chapter (The Professional Association for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters) recently donated $1,500 to the Henrico County Fire Department for their Smoke Detector program.The Smoke Detector program is 100% funded by donations.
The funds provided by the Richmond CPCU chapter will be placed into an account set up just for community and educational programs. The primary purpose is to ensure everyone can have a working smoke detector in their home – especially for those who cannot afford this on their own.
The Henrico County firefighters go out and install the detector(s) in the home and conduct some fire safety education.
Jim Mellon indicated that every time an EMT or firefighter are in a home, they look to see that there are smoke detectors and if there are, test them to be sure they are in working order. If something is not up to par, they take care of it through this program.
Richmond Hope Foundation to hold California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser Feb. 9
 These funds also support educational tools and supplies needed to provide Fire and Life safety education to the community, some of these programs being fire extinguisher training and other events.
The Richmond Hope Foundation, located in Innsbrook, is holding a fundraiser on Feb. 9 during the day and evening at California Pizza Kitchen in the Short Pump Town Center. Twenty percent of all food receipts will go to the Richmond Hope Foundation, a (501(c)3) organization that raises funds to award scholarships to children with special needs. Diners must mention the Richmond Hope Foundation flyer in order for credit to be applied.
These scholarships allow these children to receive the intensive physical therapy they require to improve their health and self-esteem permanently. It helps to defer the costs for equipment, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses than can overwhelm any family of a special needs child.
In addition to awarding scholarships, the Richmond Hope Foundation annually hosts a camp at UR called Lose The Training Wheels as a community outreach. Individuals with special needs use specially adapted bicycles and receive training by experts to learn the exciting skill of riding a bicycle independently, improving their health and quality of life greatly.
To read more or discover how you can help, visit richmondhopefoundation.org and richmondhopetherapy.com
educational tools and supplies needed to provide Fire and Life safety education to the community, some of these programs being fire extinguisher training and other events.
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