During the reception, three Stafford businesses were recognized for their exceptional contributions:
“As Chairman of the Stafford County EDA, and business owner in Stafford, I am proud to witness the strength and resilience of our local business community. This event reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting economic growth and innovation in Stafford County,” remarked Howard Owen, EDA Chairman
Manassas City Business Beat: The fourth office of its kind, Injury Relief Chiropractic has expanded its footprint into the growing Manassas market.
The company launched with at least one dedicated chiropractor in the 8807 Sudley Road office, with additional support by medical teams in the Tysons, Woodbridge, and Sterling locations as needed.
The checkerboard tower next to the train station in downtown Fredericksburg is getting a makeover that will say less “Purina,” and more “upgrade,” as officials go with a blue checkerboard pattern and “Welcome to Fredericksburg.”
The red checkerboard pattern looked like the logo on the Purina dog food containers, and people around town always thought that was where the dog food was made. But is this true? Was it full of Purina Dog Food that emptied into Purina trucks that went all over the country, serving up dog food to hungry canines?
Potomac Mills mall is set to welcome Vineyard Vines this fall.
According to the mall’s press release, the store, known for its preppy vibe, will welcome shoppers in the Fashion District, adjacent to Bloomingdales.
The Prince William County Economic Development and Tourism Department and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce are proud to co-host the upcoming Calibrate Small Business conference with the Mason Small Business Development Center.
The free, one-day conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 29 at the Verizon Auditorium. It is designed for established businesses looking to grow.
“Harris Teeter stores in the District will have some more requirements and limitations for customers starting Wednesday,” DC News Now reports.
The bag checks will affect customers who shop in Washington, D.C. Locally, the grocery chain has locations in Bristow, Manassas, and Woodbridge.
“Chris Pearmund owns three wineries and has been in the business in Northern Virginia for more than 30 years. The big change he’s seen over the last decade isn’t a good one. Put simply, fewer people are drinking wine, which means it’s harder to make a winery profitable,” reports Prince William Times.
“Electra.aero, Inc. (“Electra”), a next-gen aerospace company committed to decarbonizing aviation and opening new air transportation markets, today announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Army valued at $1.9 million that funds powered wind tunnel testing of Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The award enables the U.S. Army to explore Electra’s unique blown wing aircraft technology potential to broaden U.S. military capabilities, especially for fuel-efficient, resilient logistics in contested environments,” states a press release.
“(Electra) is a next-gen aerospace company leading the way in sustainable urban and regional mobility. The company is building clean, hybrid-electric, short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) airplanes that fly people and cargo quieter, further, and more affordably. Electra’s technology delivers 2.5x the payload and 10X longer range with 70% lower operating costs than vertical takeoff alternatives with far less certification risk.”
In 1892, K.N. Goolrick opened the Goolrick pharmacy on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, specializing in things people wanted, like milkshakes and medicine.
Fast forward 132 years, and the pharmacy is still there, but the windows are whitewashed because this iconic landmark is getting a major renovation as it adapts to the times. And soda fountain fans need not worry; the historic soda fountain behind the café bar will be a focus of the new pharmacy.
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce press release: The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to award local businesses for their successes, entrepreneurial spirit, and community commitment at the 33rd Annual Awards Gala held Friday, April 12 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
With nearly 450 people in attendance including small and large businesses, nonprofits and representatives from state and local governments, the night was a massive success.
