Business Beat: From Pets to Patients—Two New Businesses Bring Jobs to Manassas ‍

October 9, 2025

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Golden Nibbles: Manassas-Born, DMV First We’re thrilled to welcome Golden Nibbles, the DMV’s first true raw pet food for dogs and cats, plus freeze-dried treats company, to Manassas! Located at 9071 Jerry’s Circle, this woman-owned, small-batch enterprise—founded by Ana Bryant—has scaled impressively—securing this warehouse just a few years […]

Electra Expands Manassas Facility to Accelerate Development of Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Aircraft

October 2, 2025

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives Electra’s rapid growth and top engineering talent drive production of the EL9 forward Manassas, VA—October 2, 2025—On September 30, Electra announced the expansion of its facilities in Manassas, Virginia, and Bleienbach, Switzerland, to support the company’s rapid growth and the development of its nine-passenger hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. “Electra […]

Business Beat: Fresh Threads, Healthy Living & Strong Moves in Manassas ‍

September 18, 2025

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Chico’s Quick T’s—Custom Apparel with a Family Touch Chico’s Quick T’s, located at 9405 Peabody Street, is a family-run custom apparel shop led by Gina Castro, her daughter Kiara Cepeda, and supported daily by her husband Francisco “Chico” Cepeda. Opened earlier this year, and officially celebrated at their […]

Business Beat: Panera’s Next Gen Café with Drive-Thru Opens in Manassas ‍

September 4, 2025

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Next Gen Panera with Drive-Thru Opens in Manassas Panera Bread has officially opened its new home at 9500 Liberia Avenue, just down the road from its original spot at 9508 Liberia. Developed by Vigario Management, the newly constructed restaurant showcases Panera Bread’s Next Gen “neighborhood bakery” design—a fresh […]

Business Beat: From Pizza to Pastries: What’s New in Town

August 21, 2025

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT City Gains a New Dunkin’ at 9502 Liberia Avenue Dunkin’ has officially opened its doors at 9502 Liberia Avenue, marking another exciting addition from Vigario Management Corporation—one of the City’s valued partners in commercial growth. This new location enhances convenience for residents and commuters while contributing to the […]

Business Beat: Engineering a Stronger Manassas ‍

August 7, 2025

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT TRC Brings Engineering Expertise to the City TRC Companies, Inc. has officially set up shop in the City of Manassas, bringing its specialized expertise in engineering, infrastructure planning, and environmental consulting to our growing business community. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, solutions-oriented work for public and […]

Historic Downtown Real Estate 2025 Mid-Year Report

July 24, 2025

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MANASSAS Real Estate 2025 Mid-Year Report Historic Downtown Manassas continues to demonstrate strength and resilience as we pass the midpoint of 2025. The commercial market is performing exceptionally well, with overall vacancy dropping to just 2.6%, down from 5.0% at the end of 2024. Market rents have continued their steady upward climb, now […]

For Immediate Release: EDA Poised to Acquire Key Parcels to Support Manassas Shopping Center Redevelopment

July 16, 2025

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives Manassas, VA—July 16, 2025— The Economic Development Authority has secured purchase contracts to acquire three additional properties adjacent to the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue. These key parcels will be combined with the larger shopping center property to create a much more valuable and functional site that is primed […]

Manassas Market Report – 2nd Quarter of 2025

July 10, 2025

Q2 2025 CITY OF MANASSAS MARKET REPORT Q2 continues the year’s momentum with strong demand across all commercial sectors. The City’s business and residential community share the same energy, as evidenced by the 150 business leaders who gathered for the annual Business Appreciation Breakfast and the enthusiastic turnout for the Manassas Shopping Center community conversations […]

Business Beat: Meet RobotLAB: Manassas’ Newest Tech Trailblazer ‍

June 18, 2025

Sign Up Now   Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Chooses Manassas for Northern Virginia Expansion We’re excited to announce that RobotLAB Fairfax (its official territory name) has chosen the City of Manassas for the company’s first Northern Virginia location. RobotLAB is headquartered in Texas and currently has a network of 35 locations nationwide. Franchise owner Samuel Idossa […]