Prince William County VA Police Department's crime reports for May 18 include armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, two commercial robberies, shooting into occupied dwelling, sexual assault and narcotics investigation.

Autobahn Indoor Speedway is now open at Manassas Mall, according to Kelly GIlfether, marketing manager. The speedway is the first all-electric indoor race kart facility in Prince William County, she added. These F1 inspired karts reach speeds of up to 50 mph for ages 13 and older. Junior karts are available for racers who are at least 48" tall, and 8-12 years old.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced May 16 that he will lead a four-day marketing mission to Boston and Canada, May 17-20. “These business networking trips provide invaluable opportunities to personally encourage corporate leaders to invest in Virginia and create jobs for our citizens. Missions also give us the ability to promote our world-class tourism products. Meeting with important stakeholders, both domestically and abroad, is a critical avenue for telling the Virginia story and sharing why Virginia is for Lovers.”

The final local public hearing for testimony to be presented for the Dominion Power 230 kV and Haymarket Substation project–to provide electricity to what is thought to be an Amazon data center in Haymarket–was held at 7 p.m. on May 2 at Battlefield High School.

John F. Heltzel AIA, PC is celebrating its 25th anniversary. A small business serving all of Northern Virginia and beyond, the firm began in 1991 as a one man office, and has grown steadily based on positive referrals by previous clients, according to a news release.

This summer, the Flory Center is hosting a free conference series beginning May 6 to address the most common questions and concerns of small business owners. Flory Center is located on Sudley Manor Drive across from Pat White/Ben Lomond Community Center. Registration required.

Keynote speaker Dr. Terry Clower, Director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, will present a targeted analysis of how the Prince William region's efforts in economic development stack up against the rest of the region.

Governor Terry McAuliffe and other Virginia officials are on a weeklong trade and marketing mission to attend Hannover Messe in Germany, the world's largest industrial fair, and conduct 40+ meetings there, in Belgium and the United Kingdom to bring new jobs and economic activity to the state.