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Leadership Prince William is accepting new applications for students for its 2023 signature program.
The program attracts professionals from private businesses and governments who want to learn more about the inner workings of the region. This year’s class will have more than 30 students for the first time since 2020 when classes were downsized due to the coronavirus.
Prince William Chamber CEO Debbie Jones announced her retirement effective December 31, 2022. Jones has led the Chamber since her appointment in June 2014.
Jones penned a retirement announcement:
(The Center Square) – Virginia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in January, staying at 3.3%, but many employers are still struggling to find workers despite the relatively low rate.
“My administration is committed to boosting economic growth, creating jobs, attracting businesses, and lowering the cost of living for all Virginians,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a statement. “One of our top priorities is ensuring that Virginia’s economy serves and benefits Virginia’s workers, businesses, and families alike.”
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Jessica Millar Sharon Hale serves customers at Vita Nova Creatives and Coffee in Nokesville.[/caption]
Jessica Millar Sharon Hale serves customers at Vita Nova Creatives and Coffee in Nokesville.[/caption]
Vita Nova Creatives and Coffee will hold its grand opening on Tuesday, March 29.
According to the cafe's operations manager Jessica Millar, Vita Nova's event will begin at 6:30 am and conclude at 5 pm. During the grand opening, the cafe will sell regular-sized drinks at $1 and hold prize drawings.
Founded by Paula Millar, Vita Nova strives to be not just a neighborhood cafe but a space for local artists. The idea for what would become Vita Nova began after Millar participated in a creative retreat in Waco, Texas, in October 2020. Millar was encouraged after the retreat to open a space where creative types could hang out, enjoy something to drink, and be creative.
The cafe's website has photos of items such as portraits, shoes, and furniture that have been enhanced with original artwork.
Paula and her husband, Tom, have lived in Nokesville for nearly two decades. Paula is joined by her two daughters, Becca and Danielle, and her daughter-in-law Jessica manages the cafe.
The Millar family also serves at Evergreen Community Church, where they participate in outreach programs, youth ministry, and worship.
Millar's sense of community is shown in the choice of the cafe's name, which in Latin translates to "New Life." According to the cafe's website, Millar seeks to share this new life with the local community.
Vita Nova is located at 13051 Fitzwater Drive, on the corner of Route 28. The cafe is open from 6:30 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday, and 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday.
The cafe is located in the space once occupied by Nokesville Market Deli. The Millar's held a "soft' opening in February.
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Drowning continues to be a leading cause of death for children.
Now parents in our area have a new place to bring their children to learn how to swim.
A trucking company nearly 100 years old will soon call Manassas home.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger announced trucking firm A. Duie Pyle would establish a service center in Manassas. The freight dock at 10461 Colonel Court, just off Godwin Drive, will have 30 bays.
A group dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their small businesses stopped and took a coffee break for itself.
1 Million Cups Prince William, a weekly meetup where entrepreneurs help their fellow enterprisers, will relaunch in-person meetings on Wednesday, April 6 at CenterFuse co-working space at 9071 Center Street in Manassas.
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The Red House Tavern will help make a new Hilton Garden Inn in Haymarket more than a welcome place to stay.
Executive Chef Joel Valente hopes to make the tavern a culinary destination. The 120-seat restaurant inside the hotel has a menu featuring country ham croquettes, local Oysters, burgers, mussels, arctic sea bass, and roast beef.