Transitioning to Winter – Info on Tents/Heating for Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas
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...
2019 Marked the 10th Straight Year of Increased Tourism Spending in Manassas
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 2.6% more than 2018, and is the 10th year in a row...
Governor Northam Announces Expansion of $70 Million Grant Fund for Small Businesses, Nonprofits
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...
Manassas Gets to Work on Getting Residents Back to Work
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 changed everything. The City initially used...
Manassas to Provide Assistance to Residents Unemployed by COVID-19
Manassas brindará asistencia a residentes desempleados por la COVID-19 La ciudad de Manassas, en Virginia, invertirá fondos de la ley CARES para brindar asistencia a sus residentes que han perdido su trabajo por la pandemia del COVID-19. Para más información visita:...
Manassas Helping Residents Get Back to Work
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 will directly help...
Manassas Moves Into Phase Three Wednesday, July 1
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. Northam said he...
Northern Virginia Moves into Phase Two this Friday, June 12th
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 at 50% capacity. Fitness centers can open indoor areas...
City of Manassas 2019 Annual Report Details a Year of Strength and Continued Growth
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 to the report, Manassas has the...
Manassas Moves Into Phase One
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...
Press Release: Manassas Helps Businesses Meet New Phase One Guidelines
Manassas, VA – May 21, 2020 – As Northern Virginia waits to move into Phase 1 of reopening, Manassas has made it easier for retailers and restaurants to safely comply with the social distancing requirement. The reopening requirements impose restrictions on a...
Phase One of Manassas Reopening Set for May 29
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,...