On Tuesday, February 26, northern Virginia's business community can hear commentary and expert views on today's economic conditions and real estate market trends from one of the nation's top-ranked economic forecasters.

Delegate David Ramadan (R-87th), who represents part of the Prince William County area, says he was notified Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 30, that the State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued an order initiating an investigation into the Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), the operator of the Dulles Greenway.

Governor Bob McDonnell plans to propose to eliminate the accelerated sales tax for half of Virginia businesses now paying it by Fiscal Year 2014,

Target will close its store in Manassas VA in 90 days. A news release cited "financial performance at this particular location" as the reason for the company's decision.

Prince William County Employees credit union will reopen May 1 at a new location in Old Town Manassas VA.

These former business people agree they now are passionate about teaching. These Prince William County VA teachers got a boost from Educate VA, a career switcher program of Virginia's community colleges.

With renewed emphasis on buying and eating fresh produce, along comes the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service with a May 15 workshop in Manassas VA that could answer some questions. VCE specialists will cover several topics to address: What does it take to have a profitable greenhouse production of local produce?

Teens ages 16-18 who are looking for summer jobs with Prince William County VA Schools and other similar employers should attend a job fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at Stonewall Jackson high School in Manassas or Tuesday, March 27 at Freedom High School in Woodbridge.