MANASSAS — Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish, II said the landmark Micron expansion deal has been a project in the making for the last 10 years. The City has been preparing to accommodate the impact this technology giant will bring to the region, creating 1,100 new high-paying jobs by 2030.
Governor Ralph Northam announced the expansion at the city’s Godwin Drive manufacturing plant earlier this month. Micron will develop new technologies for driverless cars.
The chip maker’s expansion coupled Boeing’s acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, headquartered at the city’s airport, will make Manassas the state’s leader in autonomous vehicles.
Parrish wants to avoid the challenges he’s observed in Silicon Valley as they encountered rapid growth. Silicon Valley’s massive growth “created a massive housing shortage,” said Parrish. To date, the Manassas has not encountered a housing shortage and plans to utilize resources to continue developing housing and transportation to accommodate anticipated growth.
There was little to no discussion among leaders in local jurisdictions about the deal before the big announcement. However, Parrish said the governor was brought in six weeks prior to finalize the deal. Micron’s interest had been shifting away from Manassas to Singapore.
Some of the same reasons that drew IBM to the city in the late 1960s when his father Hal Parrish I was mayor are the same reasons why Micron chose to expand here today.
- They sought additional continuing education which was available through Northern Virginia Community College at the time.
- The ability to move people around coast-to-coast and around the nation. Manassas Regional Airport was the answer to this need.
- Lastly, they required copious amounts of clean water, specifically surface water over well water. The City provided that.
IBM left the city in the early 1990s.
Parrish said that the city is able to offer Micron opportunities with real estate taxes while also keeping the company’s machinery and tools taxes lower. Micron’s $3 billion investment is not primarily in real estate, but in tool and machinery which the city will be able to tax.
The City of Manassas will become a hub for development, and according to Parrish, it all began with the work his father began in the City years ago, preparing for their future growth.
“Necessity becomes the mother of invention,” said Parrish.
Recent Stories
Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors easily approved the fiscal year 2025 budget with a few changes on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, to take effect on July 1.
School officials in Prince William County say Antisemitic symbols were found painted on the side of Coles Elementary and Benton Middle schools near Woodbridge.
Manassas City Council held a public hearing on the city’s budget, as residents once again are facing the prospect of paying more in taxes.
On April 22, 2024, at approximately 2:16 a.m., the Manassas City Police Department responded to a 911 call for shots fired in the 9100 block of Winterset Drive.
To celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week (May 6-10, 2024), Clean Air Partners is working with A Few Cool Hardware Stores to exchange DC, Maryland and Virginia residents’ gas-powered lawnmowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers at select Ace Hardware locations in the region. DMV residents who turn in their gas-powered lawn tools will receive a FREE Ego Power+ replacement including batteries and chargers, while supplies last.
Compared to gas, electric lawn equipment can reduce emissions, noise pollution, health risks and maintenance costs and time. The program aims to remove about a hundred gas-powered polluting tools from yards in the greater Baltimore-Washington region.
The exchanges will take place the weekends of May 17-19, 2024, and May 31-June 2, 2024, at A Few Cool Hardware Stores network of employee-owned Ace Hardware stores in the DC and Baltimore metro areas. To participate and get your free Ego Power+ lawn tool, sign up at https://qrco.de/CAPExchange to reserve your tool and select your trade-in date and location.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Do stress and anxiety seem to dominate your thoughts? At Peaceful Mind Solutions, we understand that navigating mental health can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Our team of compassionate therapists is here to guide you on your journey toward inner peace and emotional well-being. With a client-centered approach, we tailor our therapy sessions to meet your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re struggling with depression, coping with trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, we provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth.
Embark on a path of self-discovery with our comprehensive range of therapy services, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and holistic approaches. Our experienced therapists are dedicated to helping you cultivate resilience, develop coping skills, and foster a greater sense of self-awareness.
Free Irish Music Concert
Welcoming Spring with music from the Emerald Isle, the New Dominion Choraliers offer a FREE concert on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City.
Joined by Legacy Brass and members of Old
Spring Ceili: An Irish Music Festival
The New Dominion Choraliers of Prince William County and McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance invite you to join them at our Ceili, a grand celebration of Irish music and dance.
A gathering of performance groups throughout Prince William County
