New Tru by Hilton Hotel Project Announced in Manassas

July 10, 2019

Department of Economic Development City of Manassas Contact: Nicole Smith, CEcD Email: [email protected]   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 10, 2019   New Tru by Hilton Hotel Project Announced in Manassas Capital investment of $13.95 million will lead to new jobs and promote growth in regional tourism economy Manassas, VA — July 10, 2019 — […]

Chantilly Air breaks ground on Manassas Regional Airport expansion

June 6, 2019

MANASSAS – Chantilly Air, Washington D.C.’s most established charter and aviation services provider, celebrated the groundbreaking of their new fixed-base operation (FBO) at the Manassas Regional Airport this week. To celebrate the start of the expansion, The City of Manassas Mayor, Assistant Airport Director, and Members of the Airport Commission along with Members of the City […]

The 20 Best Small Towns to Celebrate the Fourth of July in This Summer

June 6, 2019

Fourth of July celebrations are arguably the best part of Summer. They involve hot dogs, fireworks, ice cream, swimming, and picnics, so really, what’s not to love? And figuring out exactly where to celebrate the holiday is crucial. Big city celebrations are great and all (also crowded), but some events are better enjoyed on a smaller scale. Small […]

Virginia’s economic development team rises to top in national site-selection ranking

May 23, 2019

Virginia’s economic development agency has risen to the top of a national site-selection ranking, just two years after the state overhauled the once-maligned organization. Site Selection magazine awarded Virginia its Prosperity Cup as “the most competitive state-level economic development group” in the country, thanks in large part to winning the HQ2 sweepstakes for Amazon’s new […]

Longtime Manassas airport FBO Dulles Aviation to close

May 23, 2019

MANASSAS — Dulles Aviation, a staple at Manassas Regional Airport, will close. The fixed-based operator (FBO) sells fuel to pilots, rents aircraft, and provides hangar space for planes. The firm decided not to renew its franchise agreement after 40 years. Dulles Aviation will lock the hangars on May 31. APP Jet Center will continue to provide […]

Two marquee projects underscore Virginia’s claim to the cup

May 23, 2019

Just over two years into his time as president and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), Stephen Moret has assembled a team that’s serious about state competitiveness. In both 2017 and 2018, the Commonwealth placed sixth in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup ranking, which gauges success of the business recruitment and retention efforts […]

Former IBM Manassas employees gather for 50th-anniversary celebration

May 23, 2019

MANASSAS — The 50th-anniversary celebration in remembrance of IBM’s Manassas facility was held on May 2. IBM announced in October 1968 that it was building a 250,000 sq ft manufacturing and laboratory facility. Construction began shortly after the first such IBM facility in Virginia. The decision by IBM to build a facility in Manassas was significant […]

CenterFuse LaB participants prepare for graduation

May 9, 2019

MANASSAS — After eight weeks of business core business basics, they’re ready to graduate. CenterFuse, a co-work and startup incubator in Downtown Manassas, is completing its eight-week educational “Launch-a-Business Program.” A total of 35 entrepreneurs worked with six business mentors to learn business fundamentals for small businesses. The Topic included the value proposition of a business, […]

Airshow soars into Manassas May 4

May 9, 2019

The Leaseweb Manassas Airshow, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, has added the Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II demonstration with two A-10 aircraft.   A 3rd Dimensions Productions Parachute Team brings in the American flag during a 2015 opening ceremonies.     “The doors open at 10 a.m. with displays and many aircraft for visitors to […]

Micron CEO says expansion key to driverless car market

May 9, 2019

The expansion of Micron Technology Inc.’s Manassas plant is key to maintaining the company’s place as a supplier in the growing autonomous vehicle market, the company’s CEO and president said last week. Sanjay Mehrotra discussed the project on Friday in Tysons Corner at the Tech Titans Breakfast’s fireside chat organized by the Northern Virginia Technology Council. […]