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Rethinking Recycling
November 7, 2019
If you can cast your mind back to when you were young, you may remember your grandmother’s drawer with the endless supply of twist ties or the rubber band ball that was kept to the side “just in case”, or maybe you had a “hand me down” dress or bike, or that neighbor who seemed […]
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% […]
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 […]
Why Manassas Happy Hour is Good for Business
August 29, 2019
Tourism is an economic driver Tourism is a major driver of the local economy in Manassas and the City has become widely recognized for its many special events, festivals and parades. This past year more than 450,000 residents and visitors attended an event or visited one of the many attractions in Historic Downtown. The City’s […]
Tru by Hilton Hotel a Huge Win for Manassas
August 19, 2019
Last year, 350,000 tourists visited Manassas and spent over $71 million within the city limits. With Tru by Hilton breaking ground at the Landing at Cannon Branch, the largest mixed-use development in Manassas history, the idea of staying in Manassas will become even more attractive and accessible for travelers looking for a great place to […]
Micron Expansion Helps Elevate Virginia to Top State for Business
July 25, 2019
When CNBC released its prestigious annual ranking of “America’s Top States For Business”, few were surprised when Virginia was chosen as the winner. With large-scale ongoing investments such as Micron’s $3 Billion expansion in Manassas, Virginia is widely regarded as an exceptional location to start and grow a business. Since the study began in 2007, […]
Changing Perceptions
December 13, 2018
The City of Manassas recently released results from the third City Citizen Satisfaction Survey. This survey is performed every two years by ETC Institute to assess resident satisfaction with the delivery of City services, to help determine priorities for the future of the community and to measure trends from previous surveys and benchmark against other […]
Shop at Home for the Holidays
December 1, 2018
Throughout the year one of the most important decisions you can make is where to spend your shopping and dining dollars. Buying local is a conscious effort to make purchases within the City of Manassas. Where people do their day-to-day shopping for things like groceries and convenience items and where they go to lunch or […]
Tourism in City of Manassas Climbs
September 7, 2018
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has just released the 2017 state and local economic impact data. In the City of Manassas, tourism-related expenditures rose 4.5 percent to $71,114,795. Annual payroll rose 4.7 percent to $12,124,407. Employment rose 1.5 percent to 589 and local tax receipts rose 2.7 percent to $1,851,267. It is another record year for […]