Stafford County is now number one for job growth in Virginia.
Last week, at the 24th Annual Business Appreciation Reception held by Stafford’s economic development department, they made the announcement about the county’s job growth numbers.
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In the coming months, expect to see some new retailers and restaurants moving in to Potomac Mills.
According to Rocell Viniard, the area director of marketing and business Development for Potomac Mills, the new businesses are meant to bring some excitement to the mall.
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Abigail Esguerra is the new executive director of the Novant Health Foundation at the Prince William Medical Center.
She replaces Ken Collins, who retired in December 2014.
Residents in the Potomac Shores development may soon see a multi-million dollar spa and resort.
According to Potomac Supervisor Maureen Caddigan, there has been talk of being a resort and spa within the development, to help boost economic development in the area.
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It’s time to find new office space.
The Mason Enterprise Center, a business incubator at the Science and Technology Campus of George Mason University, will close June 30. In its place will be an expanded Virginia Serious Games Institute, which is currently located in the campus’ business incubator.
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The future of Virginia’s economy looks much different from its recent past.
Virginia, a state traditionally reliant on government jobs, is seeing fewer of them due to spending cutbacks and sequestration. That prompted Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Barry Duval to visit Manassas on May 20, where he provided business owners an outline of what to expect as the economy improves.
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The Lemonade Bakery, a home-based Manassas bakery – owned by Kelly Stroh – gives individuals with food allergies an opportunity to enjoy yummy treats.
The food distribution industry is expanding in Prince William, as Reinhart Foodservice – the 5th largest food distributor in the United States – announced they would build a distribution hub in the county.
According to a release from the Prince William County Economic Development Department, Reinhart will be investing in a facility in the county, and bringing in 100 new jobs.
According to the Prince William County Planning Director Chris Price, the economic development piece of the county’s comprehensive plan is a little out of date.
And by a little out of date – we mean that the document was created back in 1993. While little in the document has changed since then, there’s been a lot of change in the county.
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The primary candidates for the Potomac district supervisor seat – Derrick Wood and Andrea Bailey – spoke to the business community at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce headquarters this morning.
Wood is currently a councilman for the town of Dumfries. The incumbent for the Potomac district seat is Supervisor Maureen Caddigan.