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Business Appreciation Breakfast Workforce Panel
May 6, 2026
Panelist Bios Zuzana Steen is Director of Academic and Community Relations at Micron Technology in Virginia, where she leads partnerships across education, industry, and nonprofit sectors to strengthen workforce pipelines and community engagement. She also oversees Micron’s volunteer initiatives throughout the Commonwealth. A recognized leader in workforce and education, Zuzana serves in numerous regional and statewide […]
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 […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release: EDA Poised to Acquire Key Parcels to Support Manassas Shopping Center Redevelopment
July 16, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Manassas, VA—July 16, 2025— The Economic Development Authority has secured purchase contracts to acquire three additional properties adjacent to the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue. These key parcels will be combined with the larger shopping center property to create a much more valuable and functional site that is primed […]
For Immediate Release: City Levels Up Business Support with Choose Manassas Site Relaunch
May 7, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Manassas Relaunches Choose Manassas Website Manassas, VA—May 7, 2025— The City of Manassas is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned economic development website, ChooseManassas.org. The platform better serves the business community by connecting users to resources, partnerships, and opportunities that strengthen local success. Manassas has a proven […]
For Immediate Release: Record Growth and Major Investments in 2024 Manassas Annual Report
May 1, 2025
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Manassas Releases 2024 Economic Development Annual Report Manassas, VA—May 2, 2025—The City of Manassas has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of transformative growth and community investment across sectors. The City’s economy expanded by 52% over the past decade, driven by continued investment and rising incomes. In 2024, […]
Breaking: Micron to Receive $275 Million for Manassas Expansion
December 12, 2024
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Micron to Receive $275 Million for Manassas Expansion Manassas, VA—December 12, 2024— City of Manassas announced today that Micron is slated to receive $275 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce to upgrade and expand Micron’s Manassas, VA facility. The grant is made available through the CHIPS and Science Act […]
Special Release: Survey Results Show Strengtening of City Brand and Reputation
December 5, 2024
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Survey Results Show Strengthening of City Brand and Reputation Manassas, VA – December 5, 2024 – City of Manassas In 2015 the City engaged North Star Place Branding + Marketing to conduct an economic development marketing study as part of our ongoing citizen engagement work. This study resulted in our […]
Special Release: City of Manassas Releases New Tourism Video
September 12, 2024
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives New Manassas Tourism Video Released Manassas, VA – September 12, 2024 – City of Manassas From the always festive holiday flair in Historic Downtown to the electric atmosphere of First Fridays and 4th of July, City of Manassas continues to be a destination hot-spot for visitors near and far. Recently, […]
Breaking: New Hotel Coming to The Landing
August 14, 2024
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives New Home2 Suites by Hilton Coming to Manassas ~ Capital investment of $20 million will lead to new jobs and promote growth in regional tourism economy ~ Manassas, VA—August 14, 2024— Manassas Economic Development announced today that Purpose Lodging will invest $20 million in the City of Manassas to establish […]