By Sarah Roderick-Fitch

(The Center Square) – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin took historic steps by signing an executive order establishing a foreign trade office while meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan in Taipei earlier today, kicking off his Asian tour.


Governing contractor Harkcon, Inc. opened its headquarters next to the Rappahannock River in Falmouth on April 12, 2023.

The firm is a performance management and technology company providing customized management and technological solutions for the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense, and Department of State.


The Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors agreed to form a new non-profit that provides student work opportunities.

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Three Monkey’s Chophouse is closing its doors on May 21, 2023.

The restaurant on Main Street in Downtown Manassas opened four years ago and quickly became known for its dinner and drinks but also for its community service. Since opening in 2019, the eatery partnered with businesses like the Old Town Man Cave to provide free haircuts and breakfast to those who couldn’t afford them.


Stafford County Public Schools thanks its business partners during a breakfast meeting.

About 100 people gathered at Ebeneezer United Methodist Church, 161 Embrey Mill Road. Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor thanked business owners for involvement in the school division’s career and technical education program.


The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly Member Meeting on Wednesday, March 29, at Stevenson Ridge in Spotsylvania County.

This meeting includes the annual Marketing Madness awards given to members in the categories of the best use of social media, best website, best SWAG, and best overall brand.


In partnership with businesses, and secondary and post-secondary schools, the funding will focus on planning and implementing Intern Expos, hosting workforce and intern workshops, and supporting workforce volunteers and Chamber staff in their efforts within the workforce development arena. The funding will be matched with in-kind and cash contributions from local partners and the FXBG Chamber.

The grant funding is a workforce development implementation grant spanning over a two-year grant cycle representing GO Virginia’s Region 6. The grant outcomes will result in up to 100 work-based learning connections and internships across our region annually, focusing on GO Virginia’s targeted industries.


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