The Prince William County Department of Economic Development, in partnership with the Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is hosting a free Virtual Roundtable for local businesses on Wednesday, May 19, at 11:45 a.m.
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Get ready to shake hands again.
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce will hold two in-person events this month — the first since the coronavirus pandemic began 14 months ago.
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Dennis Furr is the CEO and President of RMA Consulting, a firm that helps companies land government contracts. He’s been at the helm of the firm since November 2017, and he stopped by PLN to share some of his government contracting insight as we look ahead to what’s next after the coronavirus pandemic.
PLN: Between stimulus and unemployment checks being sent to citizens, as we come out of the coronavirus pandemic, do you continue to see the Federal Government’s role in our everyday lives as prominent as we see it today?
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Businesses in Prince William County play a pivotal role in strengthening the county by creating jobs, employing a diverse workforce, and bringing innovative technology, which contributes to the wellbeing of county residents.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed May 2021 as Business Appreciation Month to raise awareness of the innovation, economic opportunity, talent, and benefits residents receive from the entrepreneurial spirit of businesses in Prince William County.
May is Business Appreciation Month in Virginia, and the Prince William County Department of Economic Development (PWDED) is kicking off the month with the announcement of the first round of recipients of the IGNITE grant program awards.
“Our IGNITE grant program is a key to building momentum for attracting startups, innovators and entrepreneurs to Prince William County,” said Christina Winn, executive director of PWCDED. “This program has also benefited our strong existing business ecosystem as they reclaim and recover revenue lost in the pandemic.”
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Pure Barre, the largest and most established barre franchise in North America, will open its doors in Stafford on May 17. Located at 1630 Publix Way, Suite 120, Stafford will gain access to Pure Barre’s challenging and proprietary barre technique. Designed to strengthen and tone, Pure Barre is a total body workout focused on a series of low impact, high intensity movements.
Pure Barre Stafford is owned and operated by Kim Salzano, a local fitness instructor who is ready to share her passion for Pure Barre with the community. Originally being a trained Pilates teacher, Kim discovered her instant love for Pure Barre while visiting one of its South Carolina studios.
A unique concept in convenience stores, that includes two new restaurants inside of a 7-Eleven store, opened near Manassas.
Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair At-large reports:
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Each May, tourism offices across the country celebrate the contributions of the U.S. travel industry during National Travel and Tourism Week (May 2-8, 2021). This past year, tourism has been decimated by the global pandemic, so now, more than ever, it is important to recognize the power of the travel industry, an industry that is vital to the economic recovery of the Northern Virginia region.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel and tourism industry was a significant contributor to the U.S. economy and supported millions of hard-working Americans of all backgrounds. The impact of the pandemic on this industry has been devastating: more jobs lost than any other industry, the largest number of small business closures, and the greatest drops in tax revenue as a result of these losses. According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel spending is down nearly $500 billion, costing the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion – 10 times the economic impact of 9/11.
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Novant / UVA Health Medical Center was awarded three top grades from the Leapfrog Group’s spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade.
In our region, the hospitals include Prince William and Haymarket medical centers.