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SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
October 9, 2020
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Transitioning to Winter – Info on Tents/Heating for Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas
October 7, 2020
[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=”4.6.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Information on Tents/Heating for Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas Introduction Extending the outdoor dining season into the fall and winter months is essential for businesses to remain viable as statewide physical distancing mandates limit indoor dining capacity. This information is intended […]
2019 Marked the 10th Straight Year of Increased Tourism Spending in Manassas
October 2, 2020
[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” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Oct 2, 2020 | BLOG, CITY OF MANASSAS TOURISM The numbers are in! According to data recently released by the United States Travel Association (USTA), visitors to Manassas spent more than $74.6 million in 2019. That’s […]
Governor Northam Announces Expansion of $70 Million Grant Fund for Small Businesses, Nonprofits
September 21, 2020
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”] Eligibility criteria expanded to now include businesses which previously received CARES Act funds RICHMOND-Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Rebuild VA, the $70 million economic recovery fund launched in August, is expanding its eligibility criteria to allow more small businesses to apply. Businesses that […]
Manassas Gets to Work on Getting Residents Back to Work
August 26, 2020
[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=”4.5.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] When you think back to 6 months ago, it feels like years ago! February was such a different time; the local economy was thriving and unemployment in Manassas was at an unprecedented low of only 2%. Then the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Manassas Helping Residents Get Back to Work
August 19, 2020
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] City Takes Innovative Approach to Using CARES Act Funds Manassas, VA –August 19, 2020 –The City of Manassas is dedicating $400,000 to expanding its long-standing partnerships with SkillSource and Northern Virginia Community College. The funds […]
Manassas Moves Into Phase Three Wednesday, July 1
June 29, 2020
[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=”4.4.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday that he plans to loosen business and social restrictions for the whole state July 1, moving into Phase Three reopening an economy he largely shuttered in March amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. […]
Northern Virginia Moves into Phase Two this Friday, June 12th
June 9, 2020
[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_image src=”https://choosemanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/Phase-Two-Differences-Chart.jpg” title_text=”Phase Two Differences Chart” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″] Gov. Ralph Northam announced at a news conference Tuesday that Northern Virginia can enter Phase Two on Friday, June 12. Starting Friday, restaurants and beverage establishments will be able to offer indoor dining […]
City of Manassas 2019 Annual Report Details a Year of Strength and Continued Growth
June 9, 2020
[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”] Manassas, VA – June 9, 2020 – The City of Manassas released its 2019 Annual Report, which shows the city continuing to thrive as a top-tier business location, powerful tourism magnet, and great place to live, work and play. According […]
Manassas Moves Into Phase One
May 28, 2020
Manassas Moves Into Phase One Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has announced that on Friday, May 29, Northern Virginia will enter phase one of his three phase reopening plan. Non-essential retail, outdoor dining at restaurants, and barber shops will all have the ability to reopen with some restrictions. Various additional changes will have a positive effect on businesses […]