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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Residents and business leaders are being asked to help shine a spotlight on those making a difference in the community.
The 2025 Make Your Mark Business Awards are now open for nominations under the playful theme, “Nominate a Frightfully Good Business Owner.” Nominations close on October 10, with winners to be recognized during a live ceremony on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
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STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County Department of Economic Development has been recognized with a 2025 Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) for its groundbreaking Business Events Initiative, a program designed to strengthen and empower local small businesses.
The award honors Stafford’s innovative approach to economic development through a quarterly business events series that provides entrepreneurs with practical tools, knowledge, and connections to grow their businesses. Rooted in extensive business climate survey data and built through strong partnerships, the initiative offers free workshops focused on core areas of business success, including government procurement, funding, networking, and marketing.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Several members of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce have been named to the 2025–2026 Virginia Business Magazine Power List.
This prestigious honor reflects the caliber of leadership within our business community. Please join us in recognizing the following individuals for their exceptional contributions and well-deserved recognition:
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There is a newcomer on Caroline Street called Kilwins that features ice cream and chocolates. The sweet treats are not new to this area, but what is new is the presence of a chain brand store in an area that caters to the mom-and-pop venues.
Kilwins also has a store in Rehoboth Beach, which Fredericksburg resident Maureen Widick recognized because she had visited it the last time she was in Rehoboth. “We love Kilwins at the beach,” she said, but she is worried about the presence of a chain brand. She walks along Caroline Street just about every day and doesn’t want to lose that slight store familiarity, but at the same time realizes the rents charged here may not be affordable to small businesses. She even spoke with someone in the city hall about this.
STAFFORD, Va. – The folks at Teamsters Local 322 just told Potomac Local News that more than 200 drivers at Genesis Logistics—part of DHL Supply Chain—have officially gone on strike after talks over their first union contract collapsed.
Since then, local Teamsters say management’s been dragging its feet—and even ramping up anti‑union tactics. After voting overwhelmingly in April to join the union, the drivers authorized a strike amid what they describe as bad faith bargaining and retaliation. Now, they’ve given notice and hit the picket line.
DUMFRIES, Va. – The Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s new board chair, Jinnae Monroe, was recognized this month by the Dumfries Town Council for her historic appointment. Monroe is the first Black woman to lead the chamber’s board of directors, a role she will hold for the next year.
The council presented a proclamation commending her “professional achievements, entrepreneurial vision, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.” While the proclamation referred to her as president, Monroe clarified that she serves as board chair, working alongside Bob Sweeney, the chamber’s president and CEO.