Novant Health UVA Health System appoints new leader for two regional hospitals
Steve Smith, Novant Health UVA Health System’s former vice president of medical affairs, has been promoted to serve as president and chief operating officer for both Prince William Medical Center and Haymarket Medical Center.
Restaurant featuring 1,400 board games opens in Manassas
Owner John Hornberger has been collecting board games for years. The wall of board games is organized by type of board game: there are strategy games, multi-player games, two-player games, and on and on. “The spirit behind this is not just an outlet for my games, it’s for people to interact with each other,” Hornberger said. “The beauty of games [is] there’s nothing at stake.”
Tourism in City of Manassas Climbs
In the City of Manassas, tourism is an important part of the local economy. The First and Second Battles of Manassas helped define the City’s place in history and historical-based tourism is a key market for the City. The Liberia House, Manassas Museum and Manassas National Battlefield Park serve as key attractions for visitors.
Virginia’s Largest Capital Investment in Modern History Comes to the City of Manassas
Micron Technology plans total expansion of approximately $3 billion and 1,100 new jobs in the City of Manassas.
Comcast Business Announces Million Dollar Investment to Expand High-Performance Ethernet Network in Manassas
Comcast Business today announced a more than one million dollar investment in the expansion of its fiber-based network in Manassas, VA, reaching more than 400 additional businesses and directly benefiting hundreds more by making the network more accessible.
Lockheed awarded $25.4M contract for undersea warfare systems
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Manassas, VA has received a $25.4 million modification to a existing contract for support and production of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship Undersea Warfare System. Work will be performed in Lemont Furnace, PA, Syracuse, NY, Manassas, VA and other locations across the United States.
Manassas co-work space CenterFuse wins Virginia Main Street award
CenterFuse, a co-work space and small business incubator located in Historic Downtown Manassas, took home top honors in the Outstanding Business of the Year category at the July 2018 Virginia Main Street (VMS) Conference in Harrisonburg, VA. CenterFuse is a cooperative/collaborative workspace that offers professional services and support to start-up businesses and emerging ventures.
Boeing Subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Manassas HQ
A Boeing Co. subsidiary specializing in unmanned aircraft is expanding its headquarters in northern Virginia and creating 135 new jobs.
Discussing the Impact of a Strong Economy
Comcast Newsmakers featuring Patrick J. Small, CEcD, Economic Development Director for the City of Manassas.
City of Manassas Secures $13.75 Million Investment and 135 New Jobs
Aurora Flight Sciences to expand headquarters in City of Manassas. Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Aurora Flight Sciences, an independent subsidiary of Boeing and a pioneer in unmanned aircraft and autonomous flight, will invest more than $13.75 million in the City of Manassas.
Federal Aviation Administration certifies Manassas flight school
Aviation Adventures is based out of the Manassas Regional Airport. The flight school is also offered at the Leesburg Executive Airport, the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport, and the Stafford Regional Airport.
With Examining Authority, Aviation Adventures can provide graduates with Pilot Certificates at the end of the course, according to a release.
The City of Manassas is home to two of Virginia’s leading industries
According to a recent report from the Virginia Employment Commission, Manassas-based companies in the professional and technical services offer the 4th highest wages in the state.
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