News Archive
Longtime Manassas airport FBO Dulles Aviation to close
May 23, 2019
MANASSAS — Dulles Aviation, a staple at Manassas Regional Airport, will close. The fixed-based operator (FBO) sells fuel to pilots, rents aircraft, and provides hangar space for planes. The firm decided not to renew its franchise agreement after 40 years. Dulles Aviation will lock the hangars on May 31. APP Jet Center will continue to provide […]
Two marquee projects underscore Virginia’s claim to the cup
May 23, 2019
Just over two years into his time as president and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), Stephen Moret has assembled a team that’s serious about state competitiveness. In both 2017 and 2018, the Commonwealth placed sixth in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup ranking, which gauges success of the business recruitment and retention efforts […]
Former IBM Manassas employees gather for 50th-anniversary celebration
May 23, 2019
MANASSAS — The 50th-anniversary celebration in remembrance of IBM’s Manassas facility was held on May 2. IBM announced in October 1968 that it was building a 250,000 sq ft manufacturing and laboratory facility. Construction began shortly after the first such IBM facility in Virginia. The decision by IBM to build a facility in Manassas was significant […]
CenterFuse LaB participants prepare for graduation
May 9, 2019
MANASSAS — After eight weeks of business core business basics, they’re ready to graduate. CenterFuse, a co-work and startup incubator in Downtown Manassas, is completing its eight-week educational “Launch-a-Business Program.” A total of 35 entrepreneurs worked with six business mentors to learn business fundamentals for small businesses. The Topic included the value proposition of a business, […]
Airshow soars into Manassas May 4
May 9, 2019
The Leaseweb Manassas Airshow, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, has added the Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II demonstration with two A-10 aircraft. A 3rd Dimensions Productions Parachute Team brings in the American flag during a 2015 opening ceremonies. “The doors open at 10 a.m. with displays and many aircraft for visitors to […]
Micron CEO says expansion key to driverless car market
May 9, 2019
The expansion of Micron Technology Inc.’s Manassas plant is key to maintaining the company’s place as a supplier in the growing autonomous vehicle market, the company’s CEO and president said last week. Sanjay Mehrotra discussed the project on Friday in Tysons Corner at the Tech Titans Breakfast’s fireside chat organized by the Northern Virginia Technology Council. […]
Manassas’ Smith now a certified economic developer
April 26, 2019
MANASSAS — Manassas leaders are celebrating today as Nicole Smith, the city’s economic development coordinator received an endorsement as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). The national recognition form the International Economic Development Council denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth. The CEcD designation […]
One Love Manassas arts festival returning April 26-28
April 25, 2019
Manassas and Historic Manassas Inc. will host One Love Manassas, a three-day, multi-media art show with live music, a juried art competition, a film showcase and Chasing Light, a 3D music and light interactive experience, on April 26-28. The weekend, dubbed a celebration of life with the arts, is designed to give artists a platform […]
Lockheed Martin awarded $20 million for engineering, technical services for Navy’s AN/BLQ-10 system
April 25, 2019
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $20 million contract for engineering and technical services for the AN/BLQ-10 Electronic Warfare System Technology Insertion (TI)-20, TI-22 and TI-24. The AN/BLQ-10 system includes extensive COTS and non-developmental item hardware and software that is cost-effective to meet operational requirements and life-cycle costs. The AN/BLQ-10 system is an open architecture […]
Business Appreciation Breakfast–May 9, 2019
April 22, 2019
Please join us for this 5th annual breakfast celebrating you and your business! We are excited to announce Jack McDougle, President and CEO of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, and former deputy undersecretary of economic affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce as our keynote speaker. As the region’s oldest business voice, the BOT is committed […]