PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — A new pathology lab, Transcendent Pathology, will call the Prince William Science Accelerator home.
Founder, Dr. Gerelyn Henry, BS Veterinary Medicine, MBA American College of Forensic Examiners, said she chose Prince William County because of its relationship with organizations in Innovation Park, its proximity to Washington, DC and their affiliation with George Mason University.
NORTH STAFFORD — (Press Release) Stafford’s newest local coffeehouse, The Grounds, held their ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 10 a.m. Located at 50 N. Stafford Complex Center, 107, The Grounds Coffeehouse features exceptional specialty coffee, tea, and indulgent locally prepared light fare and desserts.
The seed that was planted more than six years ago has grown into Stafford’s community gathering place. Locally owned and operated, this independent coffeehouse provides a unique elegant atmosphere to meet, work, or just relax.
MANASSAS — The Shining Sol Candle Company announced plans to put candles in a major retailer and expand its candle-making operation in Manassas. The company struck a new deal with a home décor store Bed Bath & Beyond where customers will find Shining Sol candles at the company’s Pentagon City and Fair Lakes stores. Shining […]
LORTON — After a two-alarm fire shut down their facility in February of last year, Covanta Fairfax in Lorton has resumed operations.
The fire inside the waste-to-energy plant raged for nearly two weeks, and fire crews battled the blaze for just as long.
STAFFORD– Residents and Stafford officials are looking at new ways to bring broadband internet to underserved rural areas of the county.
The Marlborough Point, Hartwood, and Widewater areas of Stafford County have few options for broadband Internet and unreliable cell phone service, according to Stafford Aquia District Supervisor Cindy Shelton.
OCCOQUAN — (Press Release) This Thursday, October 4, one of Occoquan’s newer businesses, Occoquan Optical, will celebrate their one year anniversary in town.
In recognition of this occasion they are hosting a special event from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 4th that will feature a pop-up shop from fellow Occoquan merchant Details of Occoquan, a trunk show from Occoquan Optical’s best selling ladies line, CAROLINE ABRAM, and special pricing on makeup from a local representative of the company that created Lipsense.
STAFFORD — Stafford County’s new economic development director, John Holden has a big vision for what the county will become under his direction.
Hired this summer, Holden worked as a chief economic director in localities in Maine and Ohio before coming to Virginia. He has 25 years of experience, and he says his newest role will be his biggest challenge yet.
Strengthening Resources to Advance Business Startups
George Mason University, the Virginia Serious Game Institute (GMU/VSGI) and CenterFuse CoWork Begin a Collaborative Partnership
MANASSAS — After downsizing BadWolf Brewing Company this past year, owners Jeremy and Sarah Meyers said that they have faced challenges, but are enjoying more creative control over a single location and a return to an artisan model of brewing.
“Looking back on the past year, we couldn’t really see through the trees, but now we’ve got a clearer vision of where we’re headed,” Sarah shared.
WOODBRIDGE — With the lack of Metro rail and a glut of open office space, Prince William County leaders will look again at the types of business it aims to attract to the region.
Members of the Board of Supervisors met during an un-televised session of their regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting to discuss how to grow the region’s economy.
