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CoAspire Joins Manassas’ Innovation Economy
December 18, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Expansion Underscores the City’s Role in Defense and Advanced Manufacturing Fox, Fox, Fox! Another high-wage, high-tech defense contractor Chooses Manassas! The City has long been home to mission critical defense industry and aerospace giants like BAE Systems, Leidos, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin (more recently General Dynamics) as well as smaller and […]
Business Beat: A Tasty Teaser for 2026 …
December 4, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT New Dining & Retail Arriving in 2026 Coming in 2026, Signal Hill Shopping Center will welcome an exciting mix of new tenants — Wonder, Flame Japanese Hibachi, and Grocery Outlet — each adding something distinct to Manassas’ growing commercial landscape. In the former Panera space, Wonder and Flame […]
Business Beat: Growing Families, Growing Workforce—Two New Wins
November 20, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Behavioral Innovations Opens at The Landing at Cannon Branch Behavioral Innovations, a leader in compassionate ABA therapy for children with autism, has officially opened its new East Coast center at The Landing at Cannon Branch. Leadership at Behavioral Innovations is already exploring ways to complement Manassas City Public […]
Business Beat: City’s First Chipotle Coming to Canterbury Village!
November 6, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT City’s First Chipotle Opening in Canterbury Village Chipotle is officially coming to the City of Manassas! Plans are underway for our first location, slated for in-fill development at Canterbury Village on Sudley Road. The restaurant will provide a much-anticipated dining option for guests and staff of UVA Health […]
Business Beat: From Pets to Patients—Two New Businesses Bring Jobs to Manassas
October 9, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Golden Nibbles: Manassas-Born, DMV First We’re thrilled to welcome Golden Nibbles, the DMV’s first true raw pet food for dogs and cats, plus freeze-dried treats company, to Manassas! Located at 9071 Jerry’s Circle, this woman-owned, small-batch enterprise—founded by Ana Bryant—has scaled impressively—securing this warehouse just a few years […]
Electra Expands Manassas Facility to Accelerate Development of Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Aircraft
October 2, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Electra’s rapid growth and top engineering talent drive production of the EL9 forward Manassas, VA—October 2, 2025—On September 30, Electra announced the expansion of its facilities in Manassas, Virginia, and Bleienbach, Switzerland, to support the company’s rapid growth and the development of its nine-passenger hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. “Electra […]
Business Beat: Fresh Threads, Healthy Living & Strong Moves in Manassas
September 18, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Chico’s Quick T’s—Custom Apparel with a Family Touch Chico’s Quick T’s, located at 9405 Peabody Street, is a family-run custom apparel shop led by Gina Castro, her daughter Kiara Cepeda, and supported daily by her husband Francisco “Chico” Cepeda. Opened earlier this year, and officially celebrated at their […]
Business Beat: Panera’s Next Gen Café with Drive-Thru Opens in Manassas
September 4, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Next Gen Panera with Drive-Thru Opens in Manassas Panera Bread has officially opened its new home at 9500 Liberia Avenue, just down the road from its original spot at 9508 Liberia. Developed by Vigario Management, the newly constructed restaurant showcases Panera Bread’s Next Gen “neighborhood bakery” design—a fresh […]
Business Beat: From Pizza to Pastries: What’s New in Town
August 21, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT City Gains a New Dunkin’ at 9502 Liberia Avenue Dunkin’ has officially opened its doors at 9502 Liberia Avenue, marking another exciting addition from Vigario Management Corporation—one of the City’s valued partners in commercial growth. This new location enhances convenience for residents and commuters while contributing to the […]
Business Beat: Engineering a Stronger Manassas
August 7, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT TRC Brings Engineering Expertise to the City TRC Companies, Inc. has officially set up shop in the City of Manassas, bringing its specialized expertise in engineering, infrastructure planning, and environmental consulting to our growing business community. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, solutions-oriented work for public and […]