Arlington Economic Development celebrates National Economic Development Week and highlights a few partnerships and investments that support local business.
Prince William celebrates Business Appreciation Month Christina Winn, right the director of the Prince William County Department of Economic Development, Michele Weatherly and Clarice Grove and accept a certificate of recognition from Prince William Chair at-Large Ann B. Wheeler naming May as Business Appreciation Month.
Businesses in Prince William County play a pivotal role in strengthening the county by creating jobs, employing a diverse workforce, and bringing innovative technology, which contributes to the wellbeing of county residents.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently proclaimed May 2021 as Business Appreciation Month to raise awareness of the innovation, economic opportunity, talent, and benefits residents receive from the entrepreneurial spirit of businesses in Prince William County.
Prince William provides multiple $50K grants to relocating businesses Prince William Science Accelerator located in Innovation Park, Prince William County welcomes its fifth tenant - Celetrix LLC.
May is Business Appreciation Month in Virginia, and the Prince William County Department of Economic Development (PWDED) is kicking off the month with the announcement of the first round of recipients of the IGNITE grant program awards.
“Our IGNITE grant program is a key to building momentum for attracting startups, innovators and entrepreneurs to Prince William County,” said Christina Winn, executive director of PWCDED. “This program has also benefited our strong existing business ecosystem as they reclaim and recover revenue lost in the pandemic.”
SES, a global satellite connectivity and content provider, will consolidate offices in a new facility in Gainesville and establish its U.S. technology and operations hub.
Christina Winn
Executive Director, Economic Development, Prince William County, Virginia
It is really designed to promote cooperation in research between the university, researchers, private industry as well as government facilities. Austin Haynes
Senior Vice President, Development, Holladay Properties
Scientists and entrepreneurs rejoice! Construction is underway for Northern Virginia’s first 30,000 square-foot commercial wet lab space. The facility will soon to be home to companies looking to enter the region’s vibrant bioeconomy.
“By bringing the Northern Virginia Bioscience Center to Innovation Park we are really setting up the next progressive stage for expansion and collaboration
,” said Christina Winn, Executive Director, Prince William County Department of Economic Development. “Business owners need access to new ideas, new people and new technology, and George Mason University (G