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Soon-to-be released inmates learn how to communicate effectively

Participants scheduled for release soon learn communication tools that aim to help them transition successfully, navigate new challenges, and build meaningful lives in the community.

New dean at GMU’s School of Business has ideas for reducing cost of a college degree

When Ajay Vinzé took over as dean of George Mason University’s School of Business on July 1, he brought with him a lifetime of experience in higher education. He also brought a plan to help streamline how education is delivered and to reduce the cost of a college degree — a contentious topic that has gnawed at college officials and the public for decades.

Governor appoints two PWC business leaders to state boards

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has named two Prince William County residents to state boards, according to a news release from his office.

Va. steps up Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine to include PWC, Manassas & Manassas Park

The Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine was established in 2019 to slow the spread of this invasive insect pest to un-infested areas of the Commonwealth. The quarantine also helps businesses avoid additional restrictions that could be placed on the movement of products from spotted lanternfly infested areas to states and regions where the insect has not been detected.

July 7 seminar at Manassas Regional Airport on Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Learn how Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are transforming the aviation industry during a free Manassas Regional Airport seminar on July 7, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Airport’s main terminal building. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/AAMSeminar

LEGO to build $1 billion U.S. manufacturing plant outside Richmond, to create 1760+ jobs

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced today June 15 that the LEGO Group will invest more than $1 billion to construct its U.S. manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County outside Richmond. The company will construct a new 1.7 million-square-foot precision manufacturing facility in Meadowville Technology Park, which will create 1,760+ new jobs, according to the Governor's Office.

As of June 6: PWC has new procedure to submit initial land development plans

An analysis of the current backlog identified roughly 37 percent of Land Development project applications submitted by customers are failing the quality control process for simple reasons (i.e. missing documents).

Birdsong ‘s $25 million modernization to highlight Suffolk as “Peanut Capital of the World”

Birdsong Peanuts, a cornerstone company of Virginia’s peanut industry for more than 100 years, will invest $25.1 million to modernize its peanut shelling facility in the City of Suffolk.

Expansion of Life Sciences in Prince William County to create up to 70 new jobs

Gov. Glenn Youngkin today, May 17, announced that Virongy Biosciences Inc., a developer of viral diagnostic technologies, anti-viral drugs, and therapeutic viral vectors, some of which are aimed at COVID, will invest $471,000 to expand in Prince William County.

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