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Downtown Manassas 2023 Year-End Report
January 19, 2024
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MANASSAS Real Estate 2023 Year in Review Historic Downtown is the cultural and commercial center for the Greater Manassas Region and business locations are perpetually in high demand. This past year we celebrated several new business openings, one relocation, and sadly said goodbye to a couple others. While we may regret when […]
Manassas Market Report — 4th Quarter of 2023
January 5, 2024
Q4 2023 CITY OF MANASSAS MARKET REPORT Commercial and industrial vacancy rates remain historically low at 2% Citywide. This far outperforms the regional average and demand from businesses for new or larger spaces is hard to fill. This continues to drive increased rents and building values. Average commercial rents reached an all-time high of $21.22 […]
Business Beat: 10 Ways to Buy Local This Holiday Season!
December 13, 2023
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives City of Manassas Offers 10 Ways to Buy Local this Holiday Season! Last-minute shoppers, you’re in luck! Manassas has many unique products and experiences that make perfect stocking stuffers for your loved ones. The City’s 10 square miles hosts numerous retail, food, and community attractions that satisfy just about […]
Business Beat: From Farmers Market to Brick and Mortar: Honey + Ivy Ribbon Cutting
November 30, 2023
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Honey + Ivy Invites You to Their Ribbon Cutting! From Farmers Market to Brick and Mortar, Honey + Ivy has a lot of reason to celebrate! Owners Emily Hamby and Morgan Ulisse cordially invite you to their ribbon cutting on Center Street: When: Dec. 1 @ 4-5 […]
Manassas Market Report — 3rd Quarter of 2023
November 16, 2023
2023 CITY OF MANASSAS MARKET REPORT The Manassas real estate market continues to significantly outperform the region. Commercial vacancy rates dropped dramatically from 3.1% to 2.0% this past quarter. Demand from businesses that are growing in the community, and those that want to locate here, is creating an extremely tight leasing and sales […]
Business Beat: Announcing Three New Businesses in the City of Manassas
October 26, 2023
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Join us in welcoming these new businesses to the City BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Accolades Custom As the name implies, Accolades Custom embodies distinction, recognition of achievement, kudos. This sneaker, streetwear, and accessories shop carries an impressive array of sneakers from top brands, including limited editions and classic staples. […]
City of Manassas Welcomes New Assistant Director of Economic Development
October 19, 2023
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives City of Manassas Hires New Assistant Director of Economic Development Manassas, VA – October 19, 2023 – The City of Manassas has named Tia W. Nelson its new Assistant Director of Economic Development. She will be responsible for marketing Manassas as a community of choice for businesses as […]
Business Beat: Manassas Takes Home the GOLD in 2023 IEDC Awards!
October 5, 2023
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Manassas Takes Home the GOLD from IEDC City of Manassas Economic Development has been recognized as the GOLD AWARD WINNER for their 2022 Annual Report, which was presented by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as part of the organization’s 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. Each year […]
Business Beat: Shape the Future of Historic Downtown Manassas
September 28, 2023
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives Community Engagement Initiative Launches Historic Manassas Inc., the City’s Economic Development Department, & Main Street America Partner to Chart the Course for the Future of Historic Downtown Manassas Historic Manassas Inc. (HMI), in partnership with the City’s Economic Development Department, and the Main Street America program, has launched […]
Business Beat: Don Jose’s Kitchen Brings Latin Flair
September 21, 2023
Sign Up Now Newsletter Archives BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Don Jose’s Kitchen This family owned and operated restaurant brings Chef Jose’s Hispanic and American-inspired cuisine to life! Don Jose’s Kitchen is owned by husband and wife Jose and Maribel Tenas; the team also includes their three adult children, Yasmin, Mari, and Erik. At Don Jose’s, […]