MANASSAS -- Manassas Regional Airport is tracking for continued growth, including a highly anticipated partnership with Chantilly Air, said Dan Radtke, chairman of the Airport Commission, on Monday’s city council meeting.
Chantilly Air will construct two 30,000 square foot hangers and 20,000 square feet of office and terminal space at Manassas Regional -- a $10 million expansion. This project is sure to be “a great asset to our community,” said Radtke.
Aurora Flight Sciences is planning to put in a $13 million robotics building. The company’s headquarters are located at Manassas Regional, and this expansion is projected to add 135 new jobs to the city.
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MANASSAS -- Master police officer TJ Rodriquez spoke to students Tuesday about making an impact on the community and finding a purpose.
Drawing from his 20 years of experience in law enforcement, Rodriquez reflected on shifts in his career and life that led to his current position training new recruits for the Manassas City Police Department. He noted that life circumstances may change, but passion can always be present.
Students who came to CENTERFUSE co-working space in Downtown Manassas to hear him speak were asked about their particular passions. Their answers ranged from mathematics to perseverance and investigative journalism. Rodriquez noted that these could all be put to use in helping the city.
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MANASSAS PARK -- Local business owners and elected officials met Thursday at Preston’s Pub to get to know each other and discuss the city’s commercial future.
Members of Prince William Chamber of Commerce were present, along with city officials Mayor Jeanette Rishell and council members Michael Carrera, Miriam Machado, and Donald Shuemaker. Many local businesses came to network and hear about the city’s advancement.
The city’s main objectives are attracting commercial development and getting their financial position in order, Mayor Rishell said in her opening remarks. The city has struggled with completing its audits – a task that was made more difficult by a “perfect storm” of inconveniencing events, including catastrophic software failure, major data loss, and a temporary evacuation of City Hall.