Navy Bulks-Up Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability for Destroyer and Cruiser Surface Warships

February 19, 2019

WASHINGTON – Undersea warfare experts at the Lockheed Martin Corp. Rotary and Mission Systems segment in Manassas, Va., will provide the U.S. Navy with AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems for surface warships under terms of a $77.8 million order announced Thursday. Officials of the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington are asking Lockheed Martin for production of the […]

High-Flying Pseudosatellites Get Their Day in the Sun

February 19, 2019

In April, if all goes to plan, a spindly uncrewed aeroplane with a wingspan wider than a jumbo jet will take flight in Puerto Rico. Powered by solar panels and soaring up to 20 kilometres high, the plane, called Odysseus, will test a new kind of high-altitude, long-duration flight — on which researchers will soon […]

Startup Your February with These Exciting New Events

February 19, 2019

  Our February Calendar Get connected by attending these awesome February workshops and events! Need a new place to work? CenterFuse’s Shared Workspace is proven to boost your productivity and connectivity to the local business community! Apply for a membership to grow your business and work… your way! Become a Member Launch-a-Business Program Introductory Sessions:  February […]

Boeing Autonomous Passenger Air Vehicle Completes First Flight

February 1, 2019

MANASSAS, Va., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] yesterday successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Manassas, Virginia. Boeing NeXt, which leads the company’s urban air mobility efforts, utilized Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and develop the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft […]

Micron Technology expansion plans presented

January 4, 2019

One corporation is setting the foundation for the future of memory products. Community members received the inside scoop about Micron Technology’s expansion plans this week. Representatives spoke at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s most recent Economic Development Committee meeting on Monday. Founded in 1978, the company produces memory for vehicles, medical equipment and various […]

Local leaders to discuss the region’s future at chamber event

January 4, 2019

Prince William County At-large Chair Corey Stewart is set to join Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish and Manassas Park Mayor Jeanette Rishell to discuss the upcoming year. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event called Future of the Region from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Old Hickory […]

American Disposal Services bought by Toronto firm

January 4, 2019

Manassas-based American Disposal Services has been acquired by Waste Connections Inc. of Toronto. The companies announced the deal Monday, noting American was one of the largest privately-owned solid waste collection and recycling businesses in the Mid-Atlantic. American has annual revenues of approximately $175 million and serves 400,000 customers in Virginia, Maryland, Georgia and Colorado, according […]

Construction, hiring begins for Micron’s $3B expansion in Manassas

December 14, 2018

Construction crews at Micron in Manassas have started work on one of the state’s largest manufacturing projects in modern history. The 18-month effort to expand the facility is part of a $3 billion project expected to create 1,100 jobs by 2030. The company officially started construction at the 123-acre property at 9600 Godwin Drive during […]

Northern Virginia Family Services to receive $2.5 million from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

December 14, 2018

Northern Virginia Family Services, which operates the SERVE homeless shelter and food bank in Manassas, has been slated to receive a $2.5 million grant from a foundation launched by Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. The Day One Fund, established by Bezos and his wife MacKenzie to address homelessness across the nation, recently announced $97.5 million in awards to 24 organizations, including two in Virginia and two in Washington, D.C. Each will receive grants of […]

Manassas airport receives state funding

December 13, 2018

The Virginia Aviation Board recently allocated $1.62 million to 10 Virginia airports for projects to improve facilities and customers’ experience, including $26,200 for Manassas Regional Airport. The action brings the state’s investment in 66 airports to $31.5 million this year. Other projects in the latest round of funding: Warrenton-Fauquier Airport received $711,000; Richmond Executive/ Chesterfield […]