WOODBRIDGE -- With a runway expansion and increased community involvement, Stafford Regional Airport is continuing to impact Prince William County, the airport’s vice chairman, David Ellis, said at the Prince William County Board of Supervisors meeting on September 11.
Ellis highlighted the airport’s growth and future projects to the board.
“We want to be a magnet of aviation activity for business and recreation users, providing enrichment to the community,” said Ellis.
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MANASSAS -- Historic Manassas, Inc., is planning to host a Manassas City candidate forum on October 24 at City Hall.
The event will run from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Historic Manassas, Inc. Executive Director Debbie Haight said that the event will give candidates two and a half hours to answer questions and a little time in the end for a meet and greet.
Questions from the public will be gathered from Facebook and each question will be answered two times -- once by a Democrat and once by a Republican. Each candidate will also have time to summarize their platform.
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MANASSAS -- After downsizing BadWolf Brewing Company this past year, owners Jeremy and Sarah Meyers said that they have faced challenges, but are enjoying more creative control over a single location and a return to an artisan model of brewing.
“Looking back on the past year, we couldn’t really see through the trees, but now we’ve got a clearer vision of where we’re headed,” Sarah shared.
The Meyers said that although they are smaller now, they have the distinction of being the first brewery in Prince William County.
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MANASSAS -- Residents could soon see the city of Manassas making changes like a dog park and less traffic on Route 28.
The city has been holding “community conversations” since June, and plans to use the next 18 months to update its comprehensive plan for “land use, development, preservation, and related economic and social issues.”
“The turnout has been excellent,” Patty Prince, communications manager for Manassas, told Potomac Local. “We are seeing lots of residents attending the meetings and they’re really telling us what they want us to know,” she said.
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MANASSAS -- Chantilly Air will now function as a fixed-base operator at Manassas Regional Airport, offering fueling and other aircraft services to the public. This is the latest in a string of developments that are priming Manassas Regional into a highly convenient airport for clients flying into the Northern Virginia area.
Chantilly Air has been working on the Manassas Airfield for more than 28 years, but their services were not open to the public until now. Manassas Regional has two other FBOs -- APP Jet Center and Dulles Aviation.
As a fixed-base operator (FBO), Chantilly Air will offer fueling services, aircraft maintenance, aircraft charter services, aircraft management, and aircraft sales to the general public. They are also partnering with the airport in an anticipated $10 million expansion, as reported last week.
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MANASSAS -- CenterFuse, the co-working space in Downtown Manassas, will no longer be managed by Historic Manassas, Inc., starting September 21. Laura Coates, a recent college graduate with an entrepreneurial leadership degree, will take over as CenterFuse’s program coordinator.
The change in management follows reports that CenterFuse lacked the resources to mentor small businesses and was struggling to bring in new memberships.
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MANASSAS -- Manassas Regional Airport is tracking for continued growth, including a highly anticipated partnership with Chantilly Air, said Dan Radtke, chairman of the Airport Commission, on Monday’s city council meeting.
Chantilly Air will construct two 30,000 square foot hangers and 20,000 square feet of office and terminal space at Manassas Regional -- a $10 million expansion. This project is sure to be “a great asset to our community,” said Radtke.
Aurora Flight Sciences is planning to put in a $13 million robotics building. The company’s headquarters are located at Manassas Regional, and this expansion is projected to add 135 new jobs to the city.
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MANASSAS -- Master police officer TJ Rodriquez spoke to students Tuesday about making an impact on the community and finding a purpose.
Drawing from his 20 years of experience in law enforcement, Rodriquez reflected on shifts in his career and life that led to his current position training new recruits for the Manassas City Police Department. He noted that life circumstances may change, but passion can always be present.
Students who came to CENTERFUSE co-working space in Downtown Manassas to hear him speak were asked about their particular passions. Their answers ranged from mathematics to perseverance and investigative journalism. Rodriquez noted that these could all be put to use in helping the city.
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MANASSAS PARK -- Local business owners and elected officials met Thursday at Preston’s Pub to get to know each other and discuss the city’s commercial future.
Members of Prince William Chamber of Commerce were present, along with city officials Mayor Jeanette Rishell and council members Michael Carrera, Miriam Machado, and Donald Shuemaker. Many local businesses came to network and hear about the city’s advancement.
The city’s main objectives are attracting commercial development and getting their financial position in order, Mayor Rishell said in her opening remarks. The city has struggled with completing its audits – a task that was made more difficult by a “perfect storm” of inconveniencing events, including catastrophic software failure, major data loss, and a temporary evacuation of City Hall.
