Press Releases

PWC-GM Chamber Installs Its New Board of Directors

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Past Chamber Chair Senator Charles J. Colgan installed the 2009-2010 Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce at its 74th Annual Dinner Dance which was held Saturday, June 27th at City Palace, Inc. in Manassas, Virginia.

The Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Recruits a Record 45 New Members in One Month

Thursday, July 02, 2009

During the Spring Membership Drive of the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce, Membership Director Kris Johnson, with help from the Ambassador Committee, recruited 45 new members in the month of April alone, a new recruitment record for the Greater Chamber.

Young Professionals Networking Group Celebrates Its First Anniversary

Thursday, June 25, 2009

The Young Professionals of Northern Virginia (YPNOVA), a networking group of the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce organized specifically for professionals under the age of forty-one, will celebrate its first anniversary at its July mixer. The July mixer will be held on Wednesday, July 15th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Robin Gourmet Burger – Innovation located at 9945 Sowder Village Square in Manassas.

July Events

Thursday, June 25, 2009

A summary of Greater Chamber events taking place in July, 2009

June Events

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

A summary of Greater Chamber events taking place in June, 2009

Senator Colgan Presented With Lifetime Achievement Award at 2009 Virtual Bus Tour

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce presented a special lifetime achievement award to Senator Charles J. Colgan for his enduring support for economic development in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County while serving in the Virginia legislature at the 2009 Virtual Bus Tour which held at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville on Thursday, June 4th.

Senator Colgan to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2009 Virtual Bus Tour

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce will present a special lifetime achievement award to Senator Charles J. Colgan for his enduring support for economic development in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County while serving in the Virginia legislature. The award will be presented at the 2009 Virtual Bus Tour to be held at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville on Thursday, June 4th from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.

The Greater Chamber Presents Twelve Scholarships

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce honored the recipients of its 2008-2009 scholarships on Tuesday, April 28th at the annual Education Honor Roll Breakfast held at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville. The luncheon was sponsored by Prince William Education Association.

Excellence in Business Nominees Announced

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Programs & Awards Committee of the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the nominees for its annual Excellence in Business awards.

MAY EVENTS

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

A summary of Greater Chamber events taking place in May, 2009

The Greater Chamber Wraps Up Its Winter Warm-Up! Drive

Monday, April 06, 2009

The Education Committee of the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who donated to its Winter Warm-Up! drive to provide warm clothing to local school children.

The Greater Chamber Announces Its Scholarship Winners

Monday, April 06, 2009

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2008-2009 scholarships. This year the Greater Chamber is giving four $1,000 scholarships in each of three categories: Education, for students intending to pursue a career as an educator; Leadership, for students demonstrating leadership qualities and Science/Technology, for students intending to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or math.

Online Registration Now Available for Selected Greater Chamber Events

Monday, April 06, 2009

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is now offering the capability to register and securely pay online for certain events via the “What’s Happening” calendar available at pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire. In the future, the capability will be expanded to include all Greater Chamber events.

Representatives Update Chambers on Recent Legislation at Wrap-Up Breakfast

Monday, April 06, 2009

Local delegates representing Prince William County in the state legislature gave constituents an update on the latest session in Richmond at the Greater Chamber’s Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast held on Friday, March 20th at Old Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge. The event was presented by the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce with the Prince William Regional Chamber and was sponsored by C.C. Bartholomew, Associate Broker for Long and Foster Realtors.

Linda Worrell Introduces “PAPA J” at the Chamber’s March Networking Luncheon

Monday, April 06, 2009

Motivational speaker Linda Worrell told the audience at the Greater Chamber’s March Networking Luncheon, sponsored by PNC Bank and held on Tuesday, March 24th at Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville that she lives with “Papa J” and they could as well.

April Events

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

A summary of Greater Chamber events taking place in April, 2009.

LEARN HOW TO PREPARE FOR SUCCESS AT THE MARCH NETWORKING LUNCHEON

Friday, March 20, 2009

Motivational speaker Linda Worrell will address the topic of “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life” at the Greater Chamber’s March Networking Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, March 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Stonewall Golf Club, located at 15601 Turtle Point Dr. in Gainesville. The luncheon is sponsored by PNC Bank.

POLAR BEAR SCRAMBLE GOLF OUTING RAISES FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Thursday, March 19, 2009

The weather cooperated, bringing sunny skies and warm breezes on Wednesday, March 11th as the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce held its annual Polar Bear Scramble Golf Outing at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket. A portion of the proceeds raised during this annual event are used to fund the Chamber’s scholarship awards to area senior high school students.

PROPOSED REGIONAL GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL PROJECTED TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER 2010

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce presented a special Insight Series program on Thursday, March 5th at Verizon Auditorium at the Prince William Campus of George Mason University about the planning process for the proposed 19th Governor’s School in the Commonwealth of Virginia to serve gifted high school students during the academic year.

March Events

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

A summary of Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce events coming up in the month of March, 2009.

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce seeks golfers for its annual Polar Bear Scramble Golf Outing scheduled for Wednesday, March 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Evergreen Country Club, 15900 Berkeley Dr. in Haymarket. In the event of snow, the make-up date is Wednesday, March 25th. A portion of the proceeds from this event are used to fund the Chamber’s annual scholarship awards to area senior high school students.

FINAL TWO SHELLEY KRASNOW COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTED

Friday, February 27, 2009

The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce presented the final two Shelley Krasnow Community Service Awards to GFWC Dominion Woman’s Club in the category of Arts and Education and Project Mend-A-House, Inc. in the category of Health and Human Services. Both organizations received a plaque and a check for $1,000. Their names will also be engraved on a permanent plaque which hangs in the Chamber main office. The awards were presented by Todd W. Hewitt, Executive Vice President of Cardinal Bank, this year’s Shelley Krasnow Community Service Awards sponsor at the annual Community Showcase Luncheon held on Tuesday, February 24th at the Best Western Battlefield Inn in Manassas. The luncheon was sponsored by The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas and Touching Hearts at Home on behalf of Capital Hospice.

GREATER CHAMBER WILL HOST A PROGRAM ABOUT THE PROPOSED REGIONAL GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce invites parents, students, business representatives and members of the community to learn more about the planning process for the proposed Regional Governor’s School scheduled to open in September 2010.

WINTER WARM-UP! PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED WARM CLOTHING TO 350 SCHOOL CHILDREN TO DATE

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The Greater Chamber’s Education Committee announced the launch of its new Winter Warm-UP! drive to provide warm clothing to area school children in need in January. Thus far, the response from the community has been overwhelming, allowing us to approach our goal of clothing 500 children this winter.

PANEL PROVIDES BUSINESS SURVIVAL STRATEGIES AT THE JANUARY NETWORKING LUNCHEON

Monday, February 09, 2009

The luncheon, which was held at the Four Points By Sheraton in Manassas on February 3rd because of a snow delay the previous week, was sponsored by Pamela J. Harbourt CPA MST PLLC. A panel of speakers was convened with help from the Flory Small Business Center, Inc. Panelists included Peter Farrell, who was recently elected to the Manassas Park City Council; Andrew Harrover, President of Matrix Computer Consulting and Vice-Mayor of the City of Manassas, and Jana Yeates, CEO of Employment Enterprises, Inc., and was moderated by Michael R. Vanderpool, President of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. They addressed the topic of “Keeping Your Business Healthy in a Toxic Economy,” sharing strategies that businesses can use to survive current economic turbulence.

February Events

Friday, January 30, 2009

A summary of Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce events coming up in the month of February, 2009.

PWC-GM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTS KEEPING VIRGINIA A “RIGHT TO WORK” STATE

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce joins the Virginia Chamber of Commerce in its support for maintaining the Commonwealth of Virginia’s standing as a “Right to Work” state. As a Right to Work state, no employee can be denied the right to work based on membership or non-membership in any labor union or labor organization. Virginia’s status as a Right to Work state has served it well in its efforts to attract and retain business, the engine that has traditionally kept our economy strong.

CHAMBER MEMBERS TEACH SPEED NETWORKING SKILLS TO BUSINESS STUDENTS AT OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Around 65 business people converged on Osbourn Park High School on January 6th and 7th to participate in the two-day Speed Networking event organized by the school’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club in conjunction with the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee. They came to teach the vital skill of networking to more than 900 of the school’s business students.

PANEL TO PROVIDE BUSINESS SURVIVAL STRATEGIES

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Michael R. Vanderpool, President of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C., will moderate a panel of business people who will address the topic of “Keeping Your Business Healthy in a Toxic Economy” at the Greater Chamber’s January Networking Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, January 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Four Points By Sheraton in Manassas. The luncheon is sponsored by Pamela J. Harbourt CPA MST PLLC.

THE GREATER CHAMBER’S WINTER WARM-UP! PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE WARM CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Last fall, following the school supply drive conducted by the Education Committee of the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce, officials from local school systems and area shelters alerted the committee about another concern. Recently, they had been noticing a growing number of children who lack suitable clothing for winter.

JANUARY EVENTS

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

A summary of Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce events coming up in the month of January, 2009.

No Longer Receiving Chamber Email?

Friday, December 19, 2008

If you suddenly stopped receiving email from the Greater Chamber, but want to keep up with everything that’s going on, please take the following steps.

DECEMBER EVENTS

Thursday, December 04, 2008

A summary of Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce events coming up in the month of December, 2008.

THE CHAMBER’S ANNUAL CUISINE DE COMMERCE LUNCHEON WAS A BONANZA FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Cheri Villa, President/CEO of SERVE, Inc. was presented with more than a hundred toys, gift cards and cash for distribution to area children this holiday season. The toys were collected at the annual Cuisine de Commerce Luncheon presented by the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce on November 18th at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville. The luncheon was sponsored by Cardinal Bank, this year’s Shelley Krasnow Community Service Awards Sponsor.

CARDINAL BANK IS THE 2008-2009 SHELLEY KRASNOW COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS SPONSOR

Monday, November 10, 2008

Cardinal Bank will sponsor the Chamber’s 2008-2009 Shelley Krasnow Community Service Awards. As sponsor, Cardinal Bank will be recognized at this year’s Cuisine de Commerce Luncheon which is presented annually by the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 18th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club located at 6901 Arthur Hills Drive in Gainesville, Virginia.

CELEBRITY READERS SET FOR NATIONAL YOUNG READERS DAY

Thursday, November 06, 2008

The superintendents of all three local schools systems, along with almost 300 local “celebrities,” business people and students have been recruited by the Education Committee of the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce to participate in National Young Readers Day. On Wednesday, November 12th, they will visit schools throughout Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County to read to schoolchildren.

VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL BOB MCDONNELL FEATURED AT THE GREATER CHAMBER’S OCTOBER NETWORKING LUNCHEON

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Bob McDonnell, 44th Attorney General of Virginia delivered the keynote address at the October Networking Luncheon presented by the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 28th at Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. The luncheon was sponsored by R. W. Murray Co.

EVERY MEMBER RECEIVES A FREE MEDIA ROOM AS A BENEFIT OF JOINING THE GREATER CHAMBER

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that every one of its more than 1,100 member organizations has been given a free Media Room as an added benefit of membership. A Media Room is an Internet site where the organization can post information meant for the media, such as press releases and event notices.

Prince William County’s Greatest Trade Show Lives Up to Its Reputation

Monday, October 27, 2008

No wonder Connections ETC is called the greatest trade show of its kind in Prince William County. The kudos for Connections 2008 which was held on Thursday, Oct. 23rd at the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center in Manassas, keep pouring in.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

A summary of Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce events coming up in the month of November, 2008.

VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL BOB McDONNELL TO SPEAK AT THE OCTOBER LUNCHEON

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Bob McDonnell, 44th Attorney General of Virginia will address the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce at the October Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, October 28th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Stonewall Golf Club, located at 15601 Turtle Point Dr. in Gainesville. The luncheon is sponsored by R. W. Murray Co.

FORMER GOVERNOR GILMORE ADDRESSES THE GREATER CHAMBER

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Former Virginia Governor and current candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Gilmore was the featured speaker at the second in a new series of “Insight Luncheons” presented by the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce which was held on Friday, October 17th at the Best Western Battlefield Inn.

FORMER GOVERNOR GILMORE TO ADDRESS THE GREATER CHAMBER

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Former Virginia Governor and current candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Gilmore will speak at the second in a new series of “Insight Luncheons” presented by the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce which to be held on Friday, October 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (registration is 10:45-11:10 a.m.) at the Best Western Battlefield Inn located at 10820 Balls Ford Rd. in Manassas.

FORMER GOVERNOR WARNER ADDRESSES THE GREATER CHAMBER

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Former Virginia Governor and current candidate for U.S. Senate Mark Warner was the featured speaker at the first in a new series of “Insight Luncheons” presented by the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce which was held on Tuesday, October 7th at the Best Western Battlefield Inn.

Former Governor Mark Warner to Address the Greater Chamber

Monday, October 06, 2008

Former Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and current candidate for the office of U. S. Senate Mark Warner will address the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce at a special Insight Series Luncheon on Tuesday, October 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m(Registration is 10:45-11:10 a.m.)at the Best Western Battlefield Inn, 10820 Balls Ford Rd.in Manassas.

Only a Few Exhibitor Booths Left for Prince William County’s Largest Trade Show

Monday, September 29, 2008

Ninety-five organizations, representing a cross-section of area businesses have already registered to exhibit at Connections ETC 2008, the largest tradeshow in Prince William County, leaving only 8 available booths.

OCTOBER EVENTS

Monday, September 29, 2008

A summary of Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce events coming up in the month of October, 2008.

Greater Chamber Hosts VACCE Meeting

Monday, September 29, 2008

The Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce hosted a Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) Roundtable Meeting on September 25th. VACCE is an alliance of Chamber executives representing large and small Chambers of Commerce from localities throughout the state and is administered by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

Greater Chamber Members Honored at Arts Alive!

Friday, September 26, 2008

Three members of the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce received a 2008 Kathleen K. Seefeldt Award for Arts Excellence at this year’s Arts Alive! gala. Amy Grant Wolfe, Manassas Ballet Theatre received an Individual Award; Melissa Moss of Gar-Field High School received an Arts Advocate Award, and Lockheed Martin MS2 Undersea Systems received a Business Award.

MEET THE ONLINE MEDIA EXPANDS PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS

Monday, September 15, 2008

Businesses will learn how to promote themselves using new, online media resources to reach a new and potentially larger audience as the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce presents “Meet the Online Media” on Tuesday, September 23rd from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Verizon Auditorium on the Prince William Campus of George Mason University, 10900 University Blvd., in Manassas.

September Events

Friday, September 05, 2008

A summary of Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce events coming up in the month of September, 2009.

“SPEED NETWORKING” BREAKFAST MAXIMIZES B2B MARKETING

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce’s August Speed Networking Breakfast is a serious business-to-business networking session that allows business people to connect with 40 others in as little as 40 minutes.

August Events

Monday, August 11, 2008

A summary of Chamber events for August, 2008

The Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Its 2008-2009 Board of Directors

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Past Chair of the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Mary Finnigan of Colgan Air, Inc. served as Master of Ceremonies for the Greater Chamber’s 73rd Annual Dinner Dance which was held Saturday, June 28th at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.

The Greater Chamber Recruits More Than Forty New Members During June

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce grew by more than forty new members during the month of June–a record achievement for the Chamber, especially at a time when most economic indicators are declining and most businesses are tightening their belts.

Registration is Now Open for Connections ETC Tradeshow

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Registration opened on Tuesday, July 8th for the county’s largest trade show, Connections ETC 2008, and already 40 of around 100 available booths have been sold. Last year exhibit spaces sold out three months in advance.

The Greater Chamber Welcomes Two New Staff Members

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Robin Cyrtmus has joined the staff as Events Director. A member of the Chamber since 2006, Robin was formerly owner of Waiting For You, a personal concierge service.

HIGH TECH FIRMS TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT TECH-XPO LUNCHEON

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce will showcase IT and high tech businesses on Tuesday, July 22nd at its second annual “Tech-Xpo” luncheon to be held at the Best Western Battlefield Inn in Manassas. The event is sponsored by MDA Technologies.

Uncle Slam Promotes the Third Annual Chamber Challenge

Monday, July 14, 2008

Potomac Nationals mascot “Uncle Slam” paid a visit to the offices of Synergy One Federal Credit Union, sponsor of the third annual softball game between the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce and the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce scheduled to take place on Monday, August 11th.

JULY EVENTS

Friday, June 27, 2008

A listing of Greater Chamber events for the month of July.

The Greater Chamber Celebrates its Branch Office Grand Opening

Friday, June 20, 2008

Members cheered as Steve Nelson of Junction Travel, Inc. and Chair-Elect of the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon officially opening the Western Prince William Branch Office located at 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 202, in Gainesville on Wed., June 18th.

PWC-GM Chamber: Western Branch Office Grand Opening

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM BRANCH OFFICE GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING Tomorrow--Wed., June 18th, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Bus Tour Highlights 94 Commercial Projects

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Commercial development received a boost as the Greater Chamber’s annual Virtual Bus Tour highlighted 94 projects with space available for sale or lease within five neighborhoods in and around the cities of Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County. The tour was held Thursday, June 5th at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville.

CHAMBER FOUNDS A GROUP FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Uno’s Chicago Grill in Gainesville was the venue for the first mixer held by the Young Professionals of Northern Virginia last Thursday evening. Young Professionals of Northern Virginia (YPNOVA) is a new group recently organized by the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce in order to attract and retain future leadership–¬those who are currently under the age of forty-one.

UNO’S TO HOST THE FIRST CHAMBER EVENT IN WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Uno's Chicago Grill located at 7390 Atlas Walk Way in Gainesville will host the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast in Gainesville this Friday, May 9th from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Attending this networking event will be current Greater Chamber Membership & Events Coordinator, Andrea Short. Andrea has been chosen to staff the Greater Chamber’s new Western Prince William office.

Andrea Short to Staff the Chamber's Western Prince William Office

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Membership & Events Coordinator, Andrea Short will staff the new Western Prince William office, President Deborah Jones announced at a recent Business After Hours networking event. Kris Johnson, Greater Chamber Membership & Sales Director, will divide her time between the Manassas and Gainesville locations.

Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast Postponed

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Due to issues in the General Assembly, the Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast scheduled for Thursday, March 13th has been postponed.

NEW EVENT SHOWCASES NEW MEMBERS

Monday, March 10, 2008

The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce kicked off Member Appreciation Month with a brand new event called the New Member Showcase which premiered on Friday, March 7th at the Prince William Health System in Manassas. The event was sponsored by Access National Bank.

TWO SHELLEY KRASNOW COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTED

Thursday, February 28, 2008

All one hundred and fifty people attending the Community Showcase Luncheon on February 26th held their breath as Colleen Quattlebaum, Idearc Media Inc. - Official Publisher of Verizon Print Directories announced the names of this year’s Shelley Krasnow Community Service Award winners: Capital Hospice and Micron Technology Virginia’s K-12 Education Outreach Program.

JOINT PRIORITIES TO BE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE KICK-OFF BREAKFAST

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce will host this year’s Legislative Kick-off Breakfast to be held on Thursday, January 3, 2008, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Best Western Battlefield Inn in Manassas. Business owners, professionals and community leaders are invited to meet and ask questions of their elected representatives prior to the new legislative session. The breakfast is sponsored by Access National Bank.

Chamber President Graduates from Leadership Program

Friday, November 30, 2007

In a special graduation ceremony held in Richmond, Virginia, Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce President Deborah L. Jones graduated from Lead Virginia with 42 classmates on Friday, November 16th.

Good Connections Made at Connections ETC 2007

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Most of the more than 100 organizations exhibiting at Connections Etc 2007, the largest tradeshow in Prince William County, made good contacts or found the tradeshow helpful and would like to participate next year. Connections ETC is organized by the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce. This year’s tradeshow was held on Thursday, October 25th at the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center in Manassas.

FBI FIELD OFFICE TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER

Friday, October 26, 2007

The new FBI satellite field office under construction on 15 acres at Innovation@ Prince William Technology Business Park should be ready for occupancy by November 19th, according to Michael Morehart, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent In-Charge of the Washington Field Office. Mr. Morehart was the guest speaker for the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce October Networking Luncheon held on Tuesday, October 23rd at the Best Western Battlefield Inn in Manassas. The event was sponsored by A-1 Flood Tech.

Two-Year Contract Awarded

Friday, October 26, 2007

ABS Graphics & Advertising, Inc. was recently awarded a two year contract with Prince William County Public Schools to provide professional graphic design services.

FBI AGENT IN-CHARGE TO ADDRESS THE GREATER CHAMBER

Friday, October 19, 2007

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce welcomes Michael Morehart, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent In-Charge of the Washington Field Office as the guest speaker for the October Networking Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, October 23rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Best Western Battlefield Inn, 10820 Balls Ford Road in Manassas. The event is sponsored by A-1 Flood Tech.

Connections ETC a Cross-Section of Business

Friday, October 19, 2007

More than 100 organizations, representing a cross-section of area businesses will exhibit at Connections ETC 2007, the largest tradeshow in Prince William County. Businesses and organizations large and small, from independent Mary Kay Cosmetics consultant La Tanya Carlos to Connections ETC sponsor, Comcast, will be represented. Products and services on display will range from accounting, banking and communications to real estate, security services and vacations. For a complete list of exhibitors, visit www.pwcgmcc.org and click on the “Connections ETC 2007” button.

GREATER CHAMBER MEMBERS TO SPEND A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Monday, October 15, 2007

The Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its next Annual Dinner Dance is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. until midnight at the National Museum of the Marine CorpsTM located at 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway in Triangle, Virginia. The National Museum of the Marine Corps™ is managed by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

The Greater Chamber Presents Two Outstanding Service Awards

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Chamber Chair Rick Hendershot, Hendershot-Burkhardt-Reed, Certified Public Accountants and Campus Dean of Strayer University presented two “Outstanding Service” Awards on behalf of the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, September 25th at the Business After Hours held at SunTrust Bank in Manassas Junction.

Miss Virginia to Perform at Arts Alive!

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Adrianna Sgarlata, Miss Virginia 2006 will perform several Puccini arias as well as Gershwin’s memorable “Summertime” at this year’s Arts Alive! gala, Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration of the arts presented jointly with the Prince William Park Authority’s Arts Council and the Prince William Campus of George Mason University. This year's Arts Alive! gala will be held at the Prince William Campus of George Mason University, located at 10900 University Blvd. in Manassas, Virginia on Friday, September 28th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

A New Venue for Arts Alive!

Monday, September 10, 2007

This year, the Greater Chamber’s annual celebration of the arts, Arts Alive! which is presented jointly with the Prince William Park Authority’s Arts Council will be held at the Prince William Campus of George Mason University on Friday, September 28th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event was moved in anticipation of the opening of the Community Performing Arts Center, scheduled for the fall of 2009.

School Supply Drive Fills 100 Backpacks

Monday, September 10, 2007

The Fall School Supply Drive organized by Denyse Carroll, K-12 Program Administrator for Micron Technology Virginia and Co-Chair of the Education Committee of the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce was an unqualified success. The drive which lasted only three weeks, netted enough in cash and school supplies to fully load 100 backpacks.

“FEEDING THE ZEBRAS” AT THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT SUMMIT

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Greater Chamber Chair Rick Hendershot, Certified Public Accountant, President of Hendershot-Burkhardt-Reed, Certified Public Accountants and Campus Dean of Strayer University took the podium at the 16th Annual Not-For-Profit Summit on Friday, August 3rd at the Park West Lions Charities, Inc. to explain the special tax accounting procedures required by the government in order for a hypothetical nonprofit organization to fulfill its mission of “feeding the zebras.” The event was organized by the Community Relations Committee of the Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce and was offered free to members. This year’s summit was sponsored by Cavendo Corporation and Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.

MEET UP TO 40 PEOPLE AT THE “SPEED NETWORKING” BREAKFAST

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce makes it easy for business people to “work the room” at the “Speed Networking” breakfast scheduled for Tuesday, August 21st from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Bristow Manor Golf Club, 11507 Valley View Drive in Bristow. The event is sponsored by SYNERGY ONE Federal Credit Union on behalf of the American Diabetes Association.

Connections ETC Tradeshow a Sell-Out

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Exhibit booths for Connections ETC 2007, the tradeshow organized annually by the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce, are sold out. With more than one hundred exhibitors, Connections ETC is the largest tradeshow in Prince William County. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, October 25th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center located at 10900 University Blvd. in Manassas.

High Tech Firms Showcased at Tech-Xpo Luncheon

Thursday, July 26, 2007

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce showcased IT and high tech businesses on Tuesday, July 24th at its first “Tech-Xpo” luncheon held at the Best Western Battlefield Inn in Manassas. The event was sponsored by MDA Technologies.

August 2007 Events

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

A summary of Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce events coming up in the month of August 2007.

Free Seminar for Nonprofits on Financial and Legal Issues

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce will offer a free in-depth seminar entitled the Not-For-Profit Summit: “Financial & Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofits” on Friday, August 3rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Park West Lions Charities, Inc. located at 8620 Sunnygate Drive in Manassas. The event is sponsored by Cavendo Corporation and Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

MANASSAS, VA—The Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Bill Bolling convened a town hall meeting today at noon at the Prince William Campus of George Mason University as part of his “100 Ideas for the Future of Virginia” initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to solicit ideas from citizens with the goals of developing a comprehensive plan to solve the challenges facing the state in the coming years.

High Tech Companies to be Showcased at New Chamber Event

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

The Prince William County—Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce will showcase members companies in the fields of IT and high tech at a new event called the “Tech-Xpo” Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, July 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Best Western Battlefield Inn, 10820 Balls Ford Road in Manassas. The event is sponsored by MDA Technologies.

Synergy One Federal Credit Union Returns as Sponsor of the Second Annual “Chamber Challenge” Softball Game and Networking Picnic

Friday, June 29, 2007

For the second year in a row, Synergy One Federal Credit Union will sponsor the joint softball game between the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce and the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 14th. The Potomac Nationals will host the event at G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium located at 7 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. The softball game will begin at 4:00 p.m., followed by a “Power Networking” picnic from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At 7:35, attendees are invited to enjoy the baseball game as the Potomac Nationals take on the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Receives “Creating Excellence” Award

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

RICHMOND, VA—In a special “Creating Excellence” Awards program held at the Sheraton Richmond West on Monday, June 18th, the Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Career and Technical Education Services honored the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce with a 2007 Creating Excellence Award in the category of “Regional Business and Industry Partnership School Division or Joint Technical Center Awards” for Region 4.

Sean Connaughton Emcees the Annual Dinner Dance for the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

MANASSAS, VA— Maritime Administrator for the U.S. Department of Transportation and former Chairman At-large of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors Sean T. Connaughton served as Master of Ceremonies for the 72nd Annual Dinner Dance for the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce which was held Saturday, June 23rd at the Hyatt Fair Lakes.

Continued Growth Predicted for Prince William County at the Virtual Bus Tour

Friday, June 15, 2007

MANASSAS, VA— In a video introduction to the Prince William County–GREATER Manassas Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Virtual Bus Tour, Dr. Stephen Fuller, Director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University predicted that within the next five years, Prince William County will continue to grow at a faster rate than the Northern Virginia region adding 58,000 new residences and 36,000 new jobs. According to Fuller, the growing population will require services resulting in a demand for 3.5 million square feet of new office space by 2012.

Two “Member of the Year” Awards Presented by the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Manassas, VA—The Prince William County–GREATER Manassas Chamber of Commerce presented two “Member of the Year” Awards to Barbara Reese of BR Associates and Gale Goodwin of First Horizon Home Loan Corp. during the 2006-2007 “Excellence in Business” Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 22nd at the Holiday Inn of Manassas (soon to become Four Points by Sheraton). The awards acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by Chamber members to further the mission and goals of the Chamber and to improve the community at large. More than 100 members, committees and projects were nominated in 12 different categories. The luncheon was sponsored by the Prince William County Department of Economic Development and the City of Manassas Office of Economic Development.

“Excellence in Business” Awards Nominations Tallied

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Manassas, VA— The Programs & Awards Committee of the Prince William County–GREATER Manassas Chamber of Commerce convened a special meeting of some of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors to count the ballots submitted for the annual “Excellence in Business” Awards. More than one hundred members, committees and projects were nominated in 12 different categories. The awards are meant to honor the outstanding contributions made by Chamber members to further the mission and goals of the Chamber and to improve the community at large. The finalists will be announced at the “Excellence in Business” Awards Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, May 22rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn of Manassas, soon to become Four Points by Sheraton. The luncheon is being sponsored by the Prince William County Department of Economic Development and the City of Manassas Office of Economic Development.

Stephen Fuller to Introduce Third Annual Virtual Bus Tour

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Manassas, VA—Stephen Fuller, Director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University will provide a brief video overview of the state of economic development in the region as an introduction to the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Virtual Bus Tour on Thursday, June 7th from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club located at 6901 Arthur Hills Drive in Gainesville. Sponsored by The City of Manassas Park, the Virtual Bus Tour will provide an exclusive preview of commercial and some residential real estate in five different neighborhoods in and around the greater Manassas and Prince William County area via up-to-date aerial and land photos in an informative PowerPoint presentation. The tour will be guided by Steve Daves of R. W. Murray Co. and Roger Snyder of RWS Aerial Photography. They are prepared to share the inside scoop on new and current projects in the pipeline as well as companies planning to relocate to our area.

Annual Polar Bear Scramble Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Scholarship Program

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Manassas, VA—The Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Polar Bear Scramble” Golf Tournament at Evergreen Country Club located at 15900 Berkeley Drive in Haymarket on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Proceeds from this event are used to fund the Chamber’s scholarship fund. The nine scholarship winners will be honored at the Chamber’s annual Honor Roll Breakfast taking place in April.

The Chamber of commerce is now accepting Scholarship applications

Thursday, February 22, 2007

manassas, va—The Education Committee of the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. Students must apply for the scholarships through their high school Scholarship Committee or Counseling Department. Each individual school must evaluate all applications based on the criteria and limit its submissions to a maximum of three candidates, one for each of three categories.

The Chamber takes a seat at the Community Performing Arts Center

Monday, January 08, 2007

Manassas, VA—Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Chairman Joe Martin presented a check in the amount of $2,500 to Bill Reeder, Dean of the George Mason University College of Visual and Performing Arts at the Chamber’s Holiday Open House which took place on Thursday, December 14, 2006, at Focuspoint, Inc.

Annual Connections ETC Trade Show to Open in Style

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Connections ETC 2006, the largest tradeshow in Prince William County, will be opened in style with a ribbon cutting ceremony to be conducted by twelve local dignitaries. Organized annually by the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce, this year’s tradeshow is scheduled for Thursday, October 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center located at 10900 University Blvd. in Manassas.

Virtual Bus Tour Showcases New Commercial Real Estate

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

The Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Virtual Bus Tour was held at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club on June 8th. Attendees enjoyed breakfast while receiving a virtual tour of local commercial development in Prince William county and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

Former Mayor Receives “Outstanding Service Award” from the Prince William County–GREATER Manassas Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Dr. Marvin L. Gillum, former Mayor of the City of Manassas, was one of the Prince William County–GREATER Manassas Chamber of Commerce 2005-2006 “Excellence in Business” Awards recipients honored at the “Excellence in Business” Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 23rd at the Holiday Inn of Manassas.

Prince William County - Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Supports Prince William Hospital Merger

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

The Prince William County–GREATER Manassas Chamber of Commerce recently passed a resolution to support the proposed merger between the Prince William Health System and Inova Health System.

“Excellence in Business” Awards Nominations Tallied

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

The Programs & Awards Committee of the Prince William County–GREATER Manassas Chamber of Commerce convened a special meeting of the executive board and committee chairs to count the ballots submitted for the annual “Excellence in Business” Awards.