News Archive
Phase One of Manassas Reopening Set for May 29
May 22, 2020
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 be able to reopen with some restrictions, among other changes that will have a positive effect on businesses throughout the state. […]
COVID-19 Business Survey Results Released, New Survey Launched
May 1, 2020
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Manassas Q1 Market Report Positive Despite Recent Challenges
April 17, 2020
The newly-released City of Manassas quarter one market report shows a strong performance, continuing the success of 2019. Rental rates for the office, retail, and industrial sectors remained steady or rose slightly while vacancy levels continued to lower for both the industrial and retail sectors. Office occupancy levels stayed approximately the same. While the report […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Online
April 7, 2020
These are challenging times for retailers, to put it mildly. Every establishment is different, but for many boutique shops and other small businesses that depend on foot traffic, the COVID-19 crisis has been devastating. Manassas businesses are no exception, with practically every one of them feeling the pressure from COVID restrictions. So, what now that […]
Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week in Manassas
April 1, 2020
As we all settle into COVID-19 hunker-down-mode, which is our new reality at least for a while, it’s important for us all to help each other out however we can – from a distance, of course. And while this crisis is affecting nearly every Virginian, restaurants are especially vulnerable. Throughout the state, many of them […]
Reminder: Grant Funding Available
March 31, 2020
We want to remind the business community of two federal grant programs available to support you during this pandemic: the WIOA Rapid Response Funding and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. We’ve heard from several local businesses whose applications have been awarded funding and the monies already received. WIOA Rapid Response funding is available to Manassas area businesses to […]
Rapid Response Assistance To Support Impacted Northern Virginia Employers During The COVID-19 Outbreak
March 26, 2020
On March 17, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced new measures to combat the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including the release of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Rapid Response funding to support Northern Virginia employers to remain open during this emergency. These funds are intended to assist local employers to avert layoffs and support […]
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to COVID-19
March 19, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). A declaration was recently issued to make these loans available to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Details of the program are […]
Support Local Manassas Businesses During COVID-19
March 19, 2020
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Shopping Small and Buying Local are the Best Holiday Gifts to Manassas
November 27, 2019
The holiday season is a critical time of the year for many small businesses. How much shoppers spend between Black Friday and the end of December often determines whether or not retail businesses turn a profit for the year. As online shopping grows, Buying Local and Shopping Small become increasingly important to the health of […]