Business Beat: New Studio Advances the Arts in Manassas

September 1, 2022

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Art Studio Opens in Downtown Manassas Haven Arts, a private, minority-owned an art gallery is set to open in Historic Downtown Manassas. Located in the U.S. Post Office building at 9108 Church Street, the studio will feature a variety of pop and modern artwork, fashion, and other goods […]

Transforming Manassas’s Commercial Corridors

February 8, 2022

As you drive around the City, you should notice several street improvement projects and developments underway in Manassas.  Many of these are a result of the City’s intentional focus on improving its commercial corridors.  Our residents have asked us to place a strategic focus on this and the City Council and staff are responding. This […]

Micah Kemp Achieves Certified Economic Developer Designation from IEDC

October 18, 2021

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Micah Kemp Achieves Certified Economic Developer Designation from IEDC     Manassas, VA — October 18, 2021 — Micah Kemp, Assistant Director of Economic Development for the City ofManassas, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from International Economic […]

Manassas Economic Development Wins Awards for 2020 Annual Report and for Elevate Program

October 5, 2021

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Manassas GRADUATE Program Celebrates 34 Residents Receiving GEDs

August 4, 2021

On July 28, participants of the first-ever GRADUATE class received their equivalent General Education Development (GED) certificate at Harris Pavilion in Downtown Manassas. A first-of-its-kind program developed by the Manassas Economic Development Department in partnership with SkillSource Group, Inc., the GRADUATE program offers free training and testing for adult residents seeking a high school equivalency. […]

The Dog Days of Manassas Contest

August 3, 2021

The Dog Days of Summer are upon us and to kick of the First Friday, we want to see some pictures of those four-legged fur babies. Simply take a picture of your pup and post it on Instagram and tag our page @cityofmanassas with the hashtag #DogDaysofManassas for a chance to win one of three […]

Governor’s Press Release: Virginia Earns Back-to-Back Titles in CNBC Ranking, Remains “America’s Top State for Business

July 14, 2021

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]NORFOLK—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CNBC, a world leader in business news, has named Virginia as America’s “Top State for Business” in 2021. The Governor joined CNBC at the Port of Virginia for a live broadcast where the winner was […]

UVA Health Expands in Manassas

July 2, 2021

On July 1st, 2021, UVA Health announced their acquisition of sole ownership of the Novant Health UVA Health System. Previously, Novant Health UVA Health System—a Northern Virginia regional health system—was owned by the two institutions through a joint operating company. The expansion of UVA Health is big news for Manassas and Northern Virginia, as UVA […]

Two New Initiatives to Get Manassas Employees Back to Work

June 21, 2021

The Northern Region of Virginia Career Works and SkillSource Group, Inc. are partnering to create two new initiatives focusing on skills development and hiring incentives for small businesses throughout Manassas and Northern Virginia. Return to Earn Initiative  To support employers bringing workers back quickly, the Northern Virginia Return to Earn Grant Program will match payments […]

The City Hires Micah Kemp, New Assistant Director of Economic Development

June 11, 2021

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The City of Manassas has named Micah Kemp its new Assistant Director of Economic Development. He will be responsible for marketing Manassas as a community of choice for businesses as well as assisting existing employers with their growth […]