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Foster’s Grille celebrates 20 years
October 24, 2019
The “Home of the Charburger” is turning 20. Since opening its first location in Manassas in 1999, Foster’s has grown to 12 locally-owned franchises across Maryland, Northern Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. “What has always set Foster’s Grille apart is the quality of our food and our great family atmosphere,” said Foster’s President Mike Cerny. […]
The Landing is a Symbol of an Exciting, Thriving Manassas
October 16, 2019
When ground was broken on December 13, 2018, the long dream of developing the City’s only waterfront property came true. Okay, “waterfront” may be a stretch for a drainage reservoir–but it does not downplay the significance of the project for the region. New developments like The Landing at Cannon Branch are encouraging signs to prospective […]
$72 Million Spent by Visitors to Manassas in 2018 Helps the City Grow
September 26, 2019
$72 Million Spent by Visitors to Manassas in 2018 Helps the City Grow For the ninth year in a row, visitors to the City of Manassas spent more than they did the previous year, according to data released by the United States Travel Association (USTA). Tourists spent $72.7 million in Manassas in 2018, a 2.3% […]
Northern Virginia counties and cities form alliance to lure companies and jobs
September 26, 2019
Prompted partly by the success in luring Amazon, 10 Northern Virginia jurisdictions have formed an alliance to market themselves as a region to attract other companies, especially those in the high-tech arena. Instead of trying to poach businesses from each other, or promote themselves at their neighbors’ expense, they will compete mainly as a group […]
Virginia airports receive $23M in funding for improvements
September 26, 2019
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $23.2 million in federal funding to support improvement projects at 11 Virginia airports. The grants were announced Wednesday by Democratic U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. One of the largest awards is $8.7 million to build a taxiway at Richmond International Airport. […]
Regional communities form economic development alliance
September 26, 2019
Several communities are working together to promote Northern Virginia. The Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance (NOVA EDA) has been established. Ten localities, including Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, make up the association. Through the partnership, the jurisdictions seek to build a brand that brings additional business to the region, […]
High Purity Systems to expand in Manassas
September 26, 2019
High Purity Systems, Inc., a provider of mechanical piping systems, plans to expand its Manassas manufacturing operation, a move that is expected to create 105 jobs.The Manassas-based company plans to invest about $8.5 million in expanding into a new, 30,000-square-foot facility, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. According to the city’s Department of Economic Development, the […]
Piping manufacturer announces $8.5 million expansion in Manassas
September 26, 2019
High Purity Systems Inc., a manufacturer of mechanical piping systems, is planning a large expansion of its operations in Manassas after initially mulling a relocation. The company and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said in a joint announcement Wednesday that High Purity will build a new 30,000-square-foot facility in the city, requiring a roughly $8.5 […]
High Purity Systems Decides to Grow in Manassas
September 18, 2019
High Purity Systems Decides to Grow in Manassas, Invest $8.5 Million, and Create 105 New Jobs Given the choice between locating a new facility in Maryland or staying in Virginia and growing, High Purity Systems, Inc. decided to expand its current manufacturing capabilities in the City of Manassas. The Manassas native is an industry leader […]
High Purity Systems Inc. to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Manassas
September 18, 2019
Department of Economic Development City of Manassas Contact: Nicole Smith Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 18, 2019 City of Manassas Secures $8.5 Million Investment and 105 Jobs High Purity Systems Inc. to expand manufacturing facility in Manassas Manassas, VA — September 18, 2019 — Governor Ralph Northam announced in Richmond today that […]