The City’s 2021 Business of the Year

February 26, 2021

Not many people know that Manassas is the headquarters for the space division of one of the world’s largest military defense contractors. Around the globe BAE Systems employs over 20,000 people and has multiple divisions operating in Virginia. BAE is a British company in arm’s length relationships with its US subsidiaries due to the sensitive […]

Free Webinar: Impacted by COVID-19? Boost Morale & Employee Skills

February 12, 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”] You’re Invited to a Free Webinar IMPACTED BY COVID-19? BOOST MORALE & EMPLOYEE SKILLS Date: February 25, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Cost: FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED Was your team impacted by COVID-19? Are you looking for ways to boost morale and […]

Press Release: DoorDash Restaurant Operator Relief Grant

February 4, 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”] DOORDASH AND VRLTA PARTNER TO PROVIDE $450,000 IN FUNDS FOR VIRGINIA RESTAURANTS AND OFFER NEW BENEFITS TO VRLTA MEMBERS DoorDash’s latest Main Street Strong effort will support restaurants as they continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – […]

Press Release: City of Manassas 2020 Year-end Market Report

January 22, 2021

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Manassas, VA — January 22, 2021 — The newly released 2020 Year-end Market Report for Manassas tells the story in graph form of how the City fared through an unforgettable year featuring a historically disruptive global […]

FREE Business Resources from the Mason Small Business Development Center

January 7, 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=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The Mason Small Business Development Center continues to support the growth and development of small businesses by offering a variety of dynamic webinars designed to help achieve your company goals. The City is proud to partner with the SBDC to […]

It Takes a Village

December 15, 2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”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=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]When COVID-19 first appeared in the US, no one could have predicted the crippling effect it would have on communities across the country. Prior to the pandemic, the unemployment rate in the City of Manassas had been at a […]

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE LOCAL

November 20, 2020

Include Local Manassas Stores in Your Holiday Shopping As we transition into the final months of 2020, the holiday season is now upon us. There’s one thing we can all agree on – it’s been a crazy year and we all deserve to treat ourselves to something extra special. The 2020 holiday season is shaping […]

2020 Commercial Market Report: 3rd Quarter

November 4, 2020

[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”] As the City of Manassas continues to navigate the disruption caused by the pandemic, the Department of Economic Development remains focused on our core mission of business attraction, retention and expansion.  We have shifted most of our efforts to assisting […]

Press Release: NEW Grant Funds Available for Manassas Businesses

October 22, 2020

[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”]Manassas, VA – October 22, 2020 – The City of Manassas is launching two additional grant programs to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 using Federal CARES Act funds. In May, the City Council and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced […]

SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less

October 9, 2020

[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”]WASHINGTON—The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief […]