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Nicole Smith receives designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from International Economic Development Council
April 18, 2019
City of Manassas Communications Manager Contact: Patty Prince Email: [email protected] City of Manassas Department of Economic Development Contact: Patrick Small, CEcD Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2019 MANASSAS, VA (Monday, April 15, 2019) Nicole Smith, Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Manassas, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national […]
City of Manassas Announces Launch of “Move to Manassas” Campaign
April 11, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 11, 2019 Historic Heart with a Modern Beat–Small Town Charm with Urban Convenience MANASSAS,VA — In the wake of unprecedented economic growth in Northern Virginia, the City of Manassas proudly ushers in a new renaissance era with the launch of its “Move to Manassas” campaign, the City’s latest call-to-action […]
City of Manassas ISO Rating Improves
March 22, 2019
City of Manassas, VA . . . The Insurance Services Office (ISO) has given the City of Manassas an ISO Rating of 3, with one being the very best you can receive on a scale of 1 to 10. Over the last year, the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department and Utilities Department have […]
Amazon and Micron deals top legislative session overshadowed by political scandals
March 22, 2019
Virginia’s 2019 legislative session largely was drowned out by the scandals of the statewide officers, but accomplishments included record deals with Amazon and Micron Technologies bringing new economic development to Northern Virginia, along with pay raises for educators across the state. Two longtime delegates discussed how state leaders handled the legislative session at a Greater […]
Partnership connecting businesses with schools
March 22, 2019
A new partnership is helping students prepare for their future careers. The Prince William Chamber Commerce’s Education and Innovation Committee is collaborating with state agencies and local school divisions. It’s working with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and Virginia Department of Labor & Industry (VADOLI), as well as Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), […]
Don’t forget Micron
March 22, 2019
$3 billion expansion is expected to create 1,100 jobs While all eyes were on Amazon’s HQ2 project, Virginia landed another deal — one that will result in $3 billion in investment and the creation of 1,100 jobs. The plan to expand Micron Technology Inc.’s semiconductor plant represents “the largest deal in commonwealth history. It’s […]
Navy Bulks-Up Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability for Destroyer and Cruiser Surface Warships
February 19, 2019
WASHINGTON – Undersea warfare experts at the Lockheed Martin Corp. Rotary and Mission Systems segment in Manassas, Va., will provide the U.S. Navy with AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems for surface warships under terms of a $77.8 million order announced Thursday. Officials of the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington are asking Lockheed Martin for production of the […]
High-Flying Pseudosatellites Get Their Day in the Sun
February 19, 2019
In April, if all goes to plan, a spindly uncrewed aeroplane with a wingspan wider than a jumbo jet will take flight in Puerto Rico. Powered by solar panels and soaring up to 20 kilometres high, the plane, called Odysseus, will test a new kind of high-altitude, long-duration flight — on which researchers will soon […]
Startup Your February with These Exciting New Events
February 19, 2019
Our February Calendar Get connected by attending these awesome February workshops and events! Need a new place to work? CenterFuse’s Shared Workspace is proven to boost your productivity and connectivity to the local business community! Apply for a membership to grow your business and work… your way! Become a Member Launch-a-Business Program Introductory Sessions: February […]
Boeing Autonomous Passenger Air Vehicle Completes First Flight
February 1, 2019
MANASSAS, Va., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] yesterday successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Manassas, Virginia. Boeing NeXt, which leads the company’s urban air mobility efforts, utilized Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and develop the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft […]