Jean Mathurin, CEO of Incredible DJs, was the presenter at 1 Million Cups Prince William on Wednesday.
Mathurin built a business as a wedding DJ is now looking to expand his business by creating a DJ academy where prospective DJs looking to break into the wedding industry can learn the trade.
ISOThirve received a key endorsement today.
Dr. John Selling, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology at Stanford Medical School, endorsed the company’s prebiotic nectar, which is designed to improve balance and regularity, aid digestion, and improve the health of the human immune system.
From Prince William County Department of Economic Development:
Adding to its growing portfolio of life sciences companies, the Prince William Science Accelerator is set to welcome yet another resident – Celetrix LLC (Celetrix) – a biotechnology company. The company will be the fifth tenant located within the brand new wet lab facility.
From Jane Peters, marketing director for Elite Golf.
“Elite Golf is a family owned and operated business located in Manassas, VA. Owner of Elite Golf, TC Robinson, wanted to start an indoor facility where golfers can play golf during rain, extreme heat and the winter months. Opening in the United Sportsplex facility (formerly Elite Sports) seemed
“If you’re a new company, no matter how experienced you are, if you don’t have a vehicle, you’re dead in the water,” said Hemingway. In order to become a pre-approved vendor to the Federal Government, companies must have three years of contracting business history. This often equates to working with a larger company because they are already approved. Hemingway asserted there is a lot of competition and the possibility to lose the rights to your work to another company.
The belief that the federal government should leverage the agility and innovation potential of small business by protecting them from large business competition dates back to the Great Depression. In the decades since, it’s become enshrined in policy that small businesses should have “maximum practicable opportunities” to compete for prime contracts and subcontract awards. Translating that into practice for your particular industry is no mean feat and growing your business within the realities of the federal market is its own challenge. However, if your offering is unique and you’re a small business, the deck is stacked in your favor, shared Steve Charles, co-founder and executive vice president of immixGroup.
Acqtel Realty, Inc. relocated its headquarters to Downtown Manassas.
The firm invested $30,000 in renovations into a property at the corner of Church and Main West streets, across from the city’s Old Post Office building.
Manassas will inject $200,000 into a small business accelerator in the heart of its downtown.
The center will be a co-work space for start-up companies looking for office and conference space, mailbox services, and for entrepreneurs attend community events designed to educate small business owners and spur economic growth in the city, said Manassas Economic Development Director Patrick Small.
From an email:
Jason Ward, who became one of Chick-fil-A’s youngest franchisees and seven years ago opened the area’s second Chick-fil-A restaurant, is hiring more than 80 new team members in preparation for the opening of Haymarket’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant slated to open later this summer.
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce met with business owners to discuss sweeping changes coming to full-time employee salaries.
President Obama signed new legislation that redefines what it means to be employed full time.
A new gym will open in Daniel Stuart Square in Woodbridge.
Beny Blaq, the founder of Rebel Fit in Alexandria, will expand to a new location in the same shopping plaza as Shop Rite at the intersection of Route 1 and Opitz Boulevard.
