News Archive
Manassas GRADUATE Program Celebrates 34 Residents Receiving GEDs
August 4, 2021
On July 28, participants of the first-ever GRADUATE class received their equivalent General Education Development (GED) certificate at Harris Pavilion in Downtown Manassas. A first-of-its-kind program developed by the Manassas Economic Development Department in partnership with SkillSource Group, Inc., the GRADUATE program offers free training and testing for adult residents seeking a high school equivalency. […]
The Dog Days of Manassas Contest
August 3, 2021
The Dog Days of Summer are upon us and to kick of the First Friday, we want to see some pictures of those four-legged fur babies. Simply take a picture of your pup and post it on Instagram and tag our page @cityofmanassas with the hashtag #DogDaysofManassas for a chance to win one of three […]
Governor’s Press Release: Virginia Earns Back-to-Back Titles in CNBC Ranking, Remains “America’s Top State for Business
July 14, 2021
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]NORFOLK—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CNBC, a world leader in business news, has named Virginia as America’s “Top State for Business” in 2021. The Governor joined CNBC at the Port of Virginia for a live broadcast where the winner was […]
UVA Health Expands in Manassas
July 2, 2021
On July 1st, 2021, UVA Health announced their acquisition of sole ownership of the Novant Health UVA Health System. Previously, Novant Health UVA Health System—a Northern Virginia regional health system—was owned by the two institutions through a joint operating company. The expansion of UVA Health is big news for Manassas and Northern Virginia, as UVA […]
Two New Initiatives to Get Manassas Employees Back to Work
June 21, 2021
The Northern Region of Virginia Career Works and SkillSource Group, Inc. are partnering to create two new initiatives focusing on skills development and hiring incentives for small businesses throughout Manassas and Northern Virginia. Return to Earn Initiative To support employers bringing workers back quickly, the Northern Virginia Return to Earn Grant Program will match payments […]
The City Hires Micah Kemp, New Assistant Director of Economic Development
June 11, 2021
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The City of Manassas has named Micah Kemp its new Assistant Director of Economic Development. He will be responsible for marketing Manassas as a community of choice for businesses as well as assisting existing employers with their growth […]
Manassas and the V3 Program
June 8, 2021
To help employers create and retain private sector jobs, the City of Manassas is proud to be a part of the V3 program – Virginia Values Veterans, bringing Veterans and employers together. By participating in this program, employers develop and implement long-term strategies and adopt nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring and retaining Veterans! […]
Women-Owned Businesses in Manassas Shine Spotlight on Pandemic Struggles
May 26, 2021
The nation’s commerce secretary spoke with local business owners about what they need now to keep going. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports. View original post on NBC4
Manassas Business Workforce Development Survey
May 20, 2021
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2021 Q1 MARKET REPORT
April 23, 2021
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]After a truly challenging year, 2021 is off to an encouraging start. New businesses continue to open, existing businesses have announced expansions and most residents have returned to work. Vacancies in each of the commercial sectors improved or remained stable from […]