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Citizen satisfaction is high in the City of Manassas

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The City of Manassas has just completed and received the results of the third City Citizen Satisfaction Survey. This survey is performed every two years by ETC Institute to assess resident satisfaction with the delivery of City services, to help determine priorities for the future of the community and to measure trends from previous surveys and benchmark against other communities.

The 2018 City of Manassas Citizen Satisfaction Survey shows that 81 percent of residents rated the City as an excellent or good place to live. Overall, the survey results showed that satisfaction with City Services is much higher than in other cities. The City of Manassas rated above the U.S. average in 51 out of 64 areas and above the regional average in 49 of 64 areas that were compared.

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In landmark deal, Stafford approves e-commerce warehouse with 30-year tax break

By Uriah Kiser

STAFFORD — A Maryland firm won’t pay Stafford County’s Merchant’s Capital tax for 30 years should it move ahead with plans to build a warehouse near the county’s airport.

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to waive the tax that is levied on a company’s amount of stock on hand, in exchange for the construction of a 485,000 square-foot warehouse space designed for e-commerce.

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Study suggests eastern Prince William needs more IT, government contractors. In the west, it’s healthcare.

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE — A top economic development department official continues to push Prince William County leaders to buy up private land in along busy Route 1.

Jeff Kaczmarek, the outgoing county Economic Development Director, to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to do a similar deal it nearly 20 years ago, when the county spent $8.5 million on 500 acres of land on which sits Innovation Park, now home to George Mason University Science and Technology Campus, the FBI, and 2 Silos Brewing.

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Small business center to open in Manassas; Flory Center to suspend operations

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS — The Manassas Economic Development Authority approved a proposal for a new small business development center (SBDC) office in downtown Manassas.

The office will be located at CenterFuse and open one day a week at first to gauge interest and demand. Hours and staff may expand from there. It is an extension of the Mason SBDC at George Mason University–Mason Enterprise Center in Fairfax.

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Start-Up Grind Prince William with focus on FIT tech

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS — A generous spread of chicken wings, cheese, and chilled wine greeted entrepreneurs who wanted to learn more about “FIT tech” at the very first Start-Up Grind chat in Manassas.

Dan Woerheide, a business coach and founder of Start-Up Grind Prince William, took to the stage at CenterFuse co-work space in Manassas on Wednesday, Nov. 14

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‘Mission over self’ earns GCubed award

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD – (Press Release) GCubed, Inc. is proud to announce its selection as an inaugural, 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient. GCubed, Inc. Founder & CEO Vernon Green Jr., a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer, takes great pride in leading an organization committed to recruiting and employing fellow veterans. Mr. Green states, “The […]

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Heijmen returns to The Fauquier Bank to oversee wealth management services

By Potomac Local News

(Press Release) — The Fauquier Bank is pleased to welcome Patrick Heijmen as the Director of Wealth Management Services.

Mr. Heijmen brings to the Bank over 15 years of experience. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Heijmen served as a Senior Vice President and Program Manager at Middleburg Bank, a Division of Access National Bank.

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A carwash could soon be neighbor to North Stafford High School

By Christopher Hirons
Three juvenile suspects have been charged in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on Friday in Stafford County.

NORTH STAFFORD — A new car wash could soon be built next to North Stafford High School.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 16 heard the case for a conditional use permit to that would allow owner Donn Hart to open Patriot’s Crossing Car Wash on Garrisonville Road near the school.

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