Once Micron opens its $3 billion expansion in 10 years — the largest economic development project in Virginia history — the tech giant will increase its water demand by 1.3 million gallons per day.

Aurora, a Boeing Company headquartered in Manassas, continues its nearly 30-year legacy of advancing autonomous systems with Odysseus, the world’s most capable solar-powered autonomous aircraft.

Manassas, Virginia, site of two landmark battles in the War Between the States, ushered in a new era on August 29 when Micron Technology Inc. announced that it will invest $3 billion and hire 1,100 workers over 15 years to increase memory production at its plant in the city 40 miles (64 km.) west of Washington, D.C. The average annual wage will be close to $100,000 plus benefits.

“I am excited the City’s Economic Development Authority was able to help support our efforts to grow small businesses in the community,” said Patrick Small, economic development director for Manassas.

“Having an SBDC office located at CenterFuse in Historic Downtown Manassas will allow existing small businesses and aspiring business owners direct access to counseling and support services close to their homes and offices,” Small said.

If all goes according to plan, the hotel’s construction will begin in April. It would stand near the DMV and The Landing at Cannon Branch, a townhome development that’s being built.

The company will be building semiconductors for the United States military. “It never made sense to me that we’re sourcing semiconductors from Chinese companies that are our adversaries,” Wittman said. Using devices made in America can prevent other countries from using technology to gain insight.

While huge, Amazon’s total investment lags behind that of Micron. In September, the chip maker announced it would invest $3 billion at its city’s plant, where it will employ 1,100 new scientists who will make chips for autonomous cars. The investment remains the largest in the state’s history. 

On Oct. 25, Lockheed Martin celebrated their 50th anniversary of the start of their Manassas facility. “People are key to our business,” said Jack Gellen, vice president and general manager of the Manassas site.

Chantilly Air’s expansion at Manassas Regional Airport is expected to open in late 2019 with increased hangar and office space, a passenger lounge, executive conference room space, crew planning area, fitness center and other amenities.