Business Beat: Registration Now Open for May 7 Business Appreciation Breakfast!


Registration Now Open!

 

Thursday, May 7 // 8-10 a.m.

Manassas Community Center

8750 Sudley Road, Manassas

 

Join fellow City of Manassas businesses, City leadership, and special guests for the 2026 City of Manassas Business Appreciation Breakfast—our way of giving back to the businesses that power our community. 

This complimentary, annual gathering brings together business leaders from across the City to network, gain new insights, and celebrate another year of growth in Manassas.

The Business Appreciation Breakfast, hosted in partnership with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Thursday, May 7 from 8:00-10:00 AM at the Manassas Community Center (8750 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20110).

This is an exclusive event for businesses physically located in the City of Manassas. Due to venue capacity, attendance is limited to one owner or senior manager per eligible business, and we are unable to accommodate home-based or non-City-located businesses.

Please RSVP at the link below no later than Friday, May 1. We look forward to celebrating with you!

 

EVENT PROGRAMMING

Powering Manassas Workforce Panel

Get ready for a dynamic, real-world conversation on the workforce challenges facing businesses today—led by moderator Zuzana Steen of Micron Technology and featuring Dr. Molly Lynch (NOVA), Amy Adams (George Mason University), and Chris Taylor (MCPS CTE).

From talent shortages and shifting employment to rapid industry change, this panel dives into what it takes to build—and keep—a strong workforce in Manassas. Learn how to tap into programs like Grow Manassas, create internships with limited resources, and access training pipelines already built for your business. Walk away with practical, immediate ways to recruit, upskill, and stay competitive in today’s evolving economy.

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