Business Beat: Presenting the 2022 Annual Report & Workforce Survey

May 18, 2023

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives     In 2022, the City of Manassas’s economy flourished with new announcements, a thriving small business community, and the continued expansion of our major employers. The City’s growth and ongoing community development will have lasting impact on our citizens and businesses for years to come. The Department of Economic Development […]

Business Beat: New, Familiar Faces in Historic Downtown Manassas

May 11, 2023

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT   Black Metal Mercantile Opens in Historic Downtown   Historic Downtown Manassas has yet another new – but familiar – face in Black Metal Mercantile. Owned by Deron Blevins, who along with partner Pete Evick owns neighboring candle shop Shining Sol, Black Metal Mercantile is a vintage general store […]

Business Beat: New Tenants Sign on at The Landing and Getting Ready for the Business Appreciation Breakfast

April 27, 2023

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Summit Community Bank, Behavioral Innovations Sign on at The Landing Commercial leasing at the City’s largest mixed-use community, The Landing at Cannon Branch, is heating up as two new tenants are closing in on opening their offices in Manassas. Summit Community Bank – a $4.5 billion community bank based out […]

Business Beat: Save the Date for the Manassas 2023 Business Appreciation Breakfast

March 23, 2023

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives   Save the date for the 2023 City of Manassas Business Appreciation Breakfast! The City of Manassas, in partnership with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, will host the 2023 Business Appreciation Breakfast on Friday May 5th from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at The Salisbury Center (8890 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110). […]

Business Beat: Tommy’s Express Car Wash, New HMI Staff, and Medical Corridor’s New Office Space

March 16, 2023

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT   Tommy’s Express Car Wash Nears Completion on Liberia Avenue   Don’t worry about spring pollen or avoiding that muddy puddle – Tommy’s Express Car Wash will soon have you covered. Tommy’s Express is currently constructing a 5,000 square foot, state-of-the-art car wash facility at 9850 Liberia Avenue. The […]

Business Beat: New Restaurants Planned for Former Okra’s in Downtown Manassas

March 2, 2023

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT   ‘Great Eats’ to Bring Two New Restaurant Concepts to Former Okra’s in Downtown Manassas   Two new restaurant concepts are in the works for Historic Downtown Manassas in the former Okra’s restaurant at the corner of Center and Battle streets. Great Eats Hospitality, led by serial Manassas-entrepreneur Miguel […]

Business Beat: New Sustainable Life Products Store, 1 Million Cups, and More in Manassas

February 17, 2023

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Fillagreen to Open on Center Street in Downtown Manassas   This spring, Historic Downtown Manassas is getting a sustainability boost with the opening of the new retail shop Fillagreen. After a successful run at the Manassas Farmer’s Market, Fillagreen owners John and Beverly Hicks will open a brick-and-mortar location on […]

Business Beat: International Market Opens on Sudley & Rare Wellington Lot For Sale

December 9, 2022

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Sabejo International Market Opens on Sudley Road   The Sudley Road commercial corridor gained more international flair this fall as Sabejo International Market opened in the Canterbury Village Shopping Center. Sabejo (pronounced Sa-Bay-Joe) took over and renovated a 2,000 square-foot retail space selling groceries, food, toiletries, and other […]

Business Beat: You’ll Get a Kick Out of the Latest from the City of Manassas

November 17, 2022

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Premier Martial Arts Opens on Sudley Road   Premier Martial Arts, a community-oriented martial arts studio and self-defense center, has relocated its school in the City of Manassas. The studio, located in the Manassas Corner Shopping Center on Sudley Road, offers training in karate, Krav Maga, kickboxing, and […]

Business Beat: Tang’s and Tourism Growing in Manassas

November 3, 2022

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Tang’s Alterations, Bridal, Bespoke Expands Alteration Shop in Manassas   Tang’s Bridal – one of the DMV’s top bridal boutiques and alteration shops – is expanding in the City of Manassas. Tang’s has leased an additional 2,000 square feet adjacent to their location in the Canterbury Village shopping […]