The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today, Nov. 7, the opening of a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Virginia Beach City to help businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew that began on Oct. 7, 2016. SBA representatives at the Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Virginia Beach City can provide information about disaster loans, answer questions and help businesses in completing the SBA application.

Inova Health System in Falls Church and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville announced today, Nov. 2, that they have agreed to form a comprehensive research and education partnership to include a regional campus of UVa Medical School at Inova, efforts to achieve designation as a Comprehesive Cancer Center and potential commercialization of new discoveries.

Challenges and opportunities in the state’s second-largest school division will be addressed by Superintendent Steven L. Walts at the annual Superintendent’s Breakfast on October 27 from 8–10 a.m.

NOVA RECON, a new construction recycling facility, has opened in Prince William County. It offers concrete crushing to the construction industry in the Metro DC area. Located off I-66 at 7320 Old Compton Road, the six-acre facility features top-of-the-line machinery to process, screen, and sort crushed concrete products, according to a news release.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun a new jobs program that will use the national apprenticeship system to hire new employees as agricultural commodity graders. USDA hopes many veterans will apply. Curriculum has been approved by DOL and VA, and enrolled veterans qualify for VA benefits.

In light of the current climate in the news and on social media, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join with them to assess the relationship between law enforcement and the people of Prince William County, the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

Governor Terry McAuliffe Sept. 28 recognized businesses for their ongoing commitment to creating employment opportunities for Virginia’s veterans at the Virginia Workforce conference, hosted by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The 669 Virginia businesses certified under the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program hired over 18,000 veterans, doubling the private sector commitment in a year.

Manassas Mall management announced Sept. 20 that Kraze Burgers has opened in the new restaurant and entertainment wing at the mall. The eatery features premium burgers as well as veggie burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and salads.