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County facilities bring science and tech jobs

Published February 4, 2015 at 5:23PM | Updated April 10, 2015 at 11:49AM

The Seal of Prince William County, Va.

The Prince William County Department of Economic Development has seen an uptick in capital investment, which will bring $513 million dollars and hundreds of jobs to the county.

The department, which has been running for eighteen years, has brought in private capital investments mainly in the life science and information technology industry. The county has secured nineteen projects and will see the addition of four hundred and sixty-nine new jobs, and more than one hundred jobs retained in the area.

Rick Sebastian named Didlake president, succeeds Rex Parr

By Press Release

Published February 4, 2015 at 5:19PM

The board of directors of Didlake, Inc., a leading provider of employment and other opportunities for people with disabilities, has named Rick Sebastian as its new president, effective April 1.

Sebastian, an executive with 30 years experience in the disability services arena, will assume the role of president as part of an ongoing transition process in which he will ultimately succeed current president and CEO Rex Parr. Parr, who has led the organization since 1977, will remain as CEO while the transition plan is completed and continue to serve in a consulting capacity afterward.

Happy Hour signals change in Downtown Manassas

By Stephanie Tipple

Published February 3, 2015 at 11:49AM

On February 11, Downtown Manassas businesses will gather for a Happy Hour at Imagine on West Street to speak about upcoming changes to the Downtown area.

The event is being held by Historic Manassas Inc. Several local businesses are taking part in sponsoring the Happy Hour, including Philadelphia Tavern, The Bone, Heritage Brewing and Zandra’s Taqueria.

New Chief Executive Officer for ACTS

By Press Release

Published February 3, 2015 at 8:30AM | Updated February 4, 2015 at 12:05AM

After the completion of a national search, Action in Community Through Service’s (ACTS) Board President Craig Gerhart has announced the appointment of Steven G. Liga as the new Chief Executive Officer of ACTS. “Mr. Liga will provide ACTS with the leadership it needs to build upon its 45-year legacy of serving the community, ensuring it is here for those in need for years to come.”

Mr. Liga joins ACTS full time on March 30^th, bringing over 22 years of experience in the Human Services Field. He is currently the CEO & Executive Director of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) of Middlesex County, Inc., a nonprofit public health agency in New Jersey dedicated to reducing the impact of substance abuse and related problems in local communities.

KO Distilleries opening in the City of Manassas

By Sponsored Post

Published February 2, 2015 at 9:55AM | Updated March 19, 2016 at 5:47PM

(L to R) Director of Economic Development Patrick Small, Owner Bill Karlson, Distillery Tech. Ryan Hendricks, Owner John O'Mara, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore, City Manager W. Patrick Pate and Mayor Harry J. Parrish II.

On Jan. 29, KO Distilleries, a new business in the City of Manassas, opened their doors for a “keel laying.” This is a nautical term for the start of a ship’s construction and is appropriate for this business as both owners are graduates of the Merchant Marine Academy.

Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore, Mayor Harry J. Parrish II as well as other City Council members, business owners and residents were onsite to welcome this new industry to the City of Manassas. KO Distilleries, located at 10381 Central Park Drive, will manufacture, store and sell distilled spirits, including bourbon, rye whiskey, corn whiskey, gin, vodka and rum. The distillery will have a visitors center for tours, tastings, merchandise sales and special events.

Congressman Rob Wittman visits the Flory Small Business Center, Inc.

By Press Release

Published January 30, 2015 at 9:54AM

Congressman Rob Wittman, who represents Virginia’s 1st District, recently visited the Flory Small Business Center, Inc. and met with the Center’s President & CEO, Linda Decker.

As a result of redistricting, Virginia’s 1st District now includes the Flory Center’s location and Decker appreciated the opportunity to discuss the Center’s mission, capabilities and ways the two offices can work together to benefit our region’s small businesses.

Come see the Capitol Steps at Hylton Arts Center & help Cecily replace the asbestos-laden siding on her home

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Published January 27, 2015 at 2:29PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:37PM

When Cecily was in her 20’s she immigrated to the U.S. from Nicaragua.

A tight-knit family, everyone pitches in to help. Cecily operates a daycare from her home while also attending school at Northern Virginia Community College.

ANU students take MLK Day, register to vote in Prince William County

By Sponsored Post

Published January 21, 2015 at 2:37PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:37PM

Students from American National University signed up to vote in Prince William County.

In recognition of the Martin Luther King holiday and a day of service, Medical Assistant students from the Northern Virginia Campus of American National University collectively registered to vote in Prince William County.

Their inspiration came not only from Dr. Martin Luther King, but also from the ANU Mission Statement, which states, “Graduates of American National University should understand and practice their responsibilities to their families, their fellow men and their communities by becoming effective and contributing citizens.”

Manassas First Friday February: It’s the ‘Souper Bowl’

By Sponsored Post

Published January 20, 2015 at 6:56PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:37PM

Historic Downtown Manassas is putting on the Soup for First Friday February.

On Feb. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., city restaurants are pairing up with downtown merchants to offer a soup for sampling. Five-dollar wristbands allow participants to sample the soups from each location and vote to name a champion of the “Souper Bowl.”

Used tires are mysterious. New Cooper Starfire Tires cost about the same

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Published January 12, 2015 at 12:54PM | Updated December 8, 2016 at 2:38PM

Hometowne Auto Repair and Tire in Woodbridge, Virginia now carries Cooper Starfire Tires. It’s a quality new tire that last a lot longer a used tire would.

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Instead of buying a used tire that you might have to replace sooner than later, consider a new Cooper Starfire Tire.