Business Beat: Money, Makeovers & Muscle: Manassas Means Business
McDermott-Armati Wealth Strategies Expands into the City
Gem’s Salon Opens in Samantha’s Corner
Linda Tobar has been honing her craft for cosmetology since the early age of 15, when she received a professional crash course during a summer visit with family in El Salvador. She has since gone on to manage several construction companies and other small businesses, until an opportunity arose to launch her own salon at 8759 Mathis Avenue.
Together, with the part-time help of her Aunt Gladis Gomez, the two have opened Gem’s Salon in a beautifully decorated space with plenty of room to grow. The salon currently offers nail and hair services, with plans to bring on a dedicated aesthetician. Linda’s ambition runs deep—she’s already envisioning an in-house “accelerator salon” to inspire and introduce teens to the trade, just as she was first introduced to it in El Salvador.
Help us celebrate Gem’s Salon‘s decision to choose Manassas at their ribbon cutting on April 30 at 2 pm.✂️
Deadlift Virginia Launches First Distribution Space in Manassas
After years of steady sales, Deadlift Virginia recently launched their first wholesale distribution space at 8535 Phoenix Drive, Manassas. Zachria Hashemi, a personal trainer and former physical therapy assistant, began purchasing and selling in-home workout equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. That effort quickly escalated, with Zachria accumulating 400 ratings on his Facebook Marketplace channel and drawing the interest of a private investor and partner. City of Manassas became a location of choice when the company was introduced to the convenient warehouse space on Phoenix Drive, with close proximity to the City’s robust infrastructure network and a growing, affluent residential market.
Congratulations to Deadlift Virginia on your continued success, and thank you for choosing Manassas! Follow the company’s Marketplace profile for the latest available products.
Jason El Koubi is President & CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), leading strategic initiatives to boost Virginia’s economic growth. Outside of his key leadership in Micron’s continued expansion, El Koubi’s notable projects include Amazon HQ2, AWS data centers, and LEGO’s U.S. manufacturing site. VEDP has driven over 800 projects, creating 125,000+ jobs and $100 billion in investments. Prior to VEDP, El Koubi was CEO of a Louisiana regional development group and Assistant Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, where he improved the state’s position in virtually every state business climate ranking. He holds a B.S. in Biological Engineering from LSU and an M.S. in Public Policy from LSE.
This is an exclusive event for businesses with physical locations in the City of Manassas. One person per business may register to attend. Register here by April 25.
