The Hills at Aquia continues to expand as Rosner Nissan of Stafford has opened its doors along U.S. 1 in North Stafford. It’s affiliated with Rosner Toyota, which sits about a half-mile away on nearby Va. 610.
“We’re pulling a lot of people who have not had the choice to by Nissan in Stafford, giving them another choice than Toyota,” said general manager Bob Gasbarri.
Woodbridge, Va. –– The high-tech firm, Vectare, in June outgrew its office space at the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University.
The small company gained 10 employees and chose to move out of its incubator space fostered by the center and into their own office. The Enterprise Center calls it “graduating.”
Editor’s note: This is the third part of an ongoing series about redeveloping the Potomac Communities.
North Stafford, Va. — At the center of the Potomac Communities lies one of the area’s economic bright spots, which aims to bring thousands of new jobs over the next eight years.
Todos Supermarkest in Woodbridge is one of 14 finalists recognized by the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business annual Tayloe Murphy Resilience Awards. The supermarket has two locations in eastern Prince William County and recently moved to Marumsco Plaza in Woodbridge.
More in an unedited press release from the University of Virginia:
Back to school is closer than you think, so that’s why Virginia’s tax free shopping holiday begins today.
This weekend only, mom and dad will enjoy tax free shopping on school supplies that cost $20 or less, and on clothing for purchases of $100 or less.
The mall’s management will ring in the opening of the new store with live music, giveaways and refreshments.
Located in the mall’s fashion district in neighborhood one, Tommy Bahama sells polo shirts, t-shirts, dresses, fragrances and swimwear.
Editor’s note: This is the second part of an ongoing series about redeveloping the Potomac Communities.
Lake Ridge, Va. — Tackett’s Mill shopping center in Lake Ridge was ahead of its time.
Editor’s note: This is the first part of an ongoing series about redeveloping the Potomac Communities.
Woodbridge, Va. –– As redevelopment in Woodbridge continues its shift from strip malls to urban town centers, some smaller businesses may not survive.
Woodbridge, Va. — A plan to save the Borders bookstore in Woodbridge has fallen flat on its face.
Books-A-Million aimed to purchase 30 of the company’s remaining stores all going out of business after the company declared bankruptcy earlier this year.
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce released results of an internal survey conducted noting that 94 percent of business owners polled say they are following the debate, but their survey showed division amongst business owners as some aren’t sure if the debt ceiling should be raised.
According to the survey, 18 percent of those polled said raising the nation’s $14.3 trillion debt ceiling limit could lead to further economic crisis, while 62 percent of the respondents say officials should raise the debt limit by the imposed Aug. 2 deadline.
