Navy Bulks-Up Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability for Destroyer and Cruiser Surface Warships
Undersea warfare experts at the Lockheed Martin Corp. Rotary and Mission Systems segment in Manassas, Va., will provide the U.S. Navy with AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems for surface warships under terms of a $77.8 million order.
High-Flying Pseudosatellites Get Their Day in the Sun
Planes and airships developed by Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas can soar through the stratosphere that could enable new approaches to research.
Startup Your February with These Exciting New Events
Get connected at CenterFuse with events for February 2019 and beyond.
Boeing Autonomous Passenger Air Vehicle Completes First Flight
Boeing NeXt program tests prototype to advance safety and technology of urban air mobility. Electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle has design range of up to 50 miles.
Micron Technology expansion plans presented
Community members received the inside scoop about Micron Technology’s expansion plans this week.
Local leaders to discuss the region’s future at chamber event
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event called Future of the Region from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at the Old Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge.
American Disposal Services bought by Toronto firm
Manassas-based American Disposal Services has been acquired by Waste Connections Inc. of Toronto.
Construction, hiring begins for Micron’s $3B expansion in Manassas
The 18-month effort to expand the facility is part of a $3 billion project expected to create 1,100 jobs by 2030.
Northern Virginia Family Services to receive $2.5 million from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
The nonprofit, Northern Virginia Family Services, defines its model as “people-centric” and “holistic,” says it will use the money to continue its “best practices in ending family homeless” and to “develop new solutions that help address systemic inequities,” President and CEO Stephanie Berkowitz said in a press release.
Manassas airport receives state funding
Virginia Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine said, “Aviation is a tremendous economic engine that contributes $23 billion annually to Virginia’s economy. The Virginia Aviation Board’s investment in our airports directly benefits more than 53 million people who fly into and out of our airports each year, as well as the communities they serve.”
American Disposal Services bought by Toronto firm
The companies announced the deal Monday, noting American was one of the largest privately-owned solid waste collection and recycling businesses in the Mid-Atlantic.
Changing Perceptions
Satisfaction with the City’s ability to attract and retain private-sector jobs increased by almost 20 percent, likely attributed to the major announcements by Micron and Aurora earlier this year. In 2018, the Department of Economic Development has stepped up marketing efforts, based in part on results from previous satisfaction surveys. The goal is simple: to tell our story.
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