From ribbon cuttings and big wins to bold plans for the future, 2025 was a year full of momentum for Prince William County. Our most-read blog posts captured the moments, milestones, and stories that defined the year — from celebrating business growth and launching our inaugural Make Your Mark Awards, to spotlighting transformational plans for the Potomac District and supporting local agriculture through strategic investment. Let’s take a look at what had everyone clicking, reading, and sharing.
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits cut the ribbon of their new distillery and tasting room at the NOVA LIVE campus (formerly Farm Brew LIVE) in Manassas with the help of Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr and Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. This milestone represents multiple years of planning, an $8.1 million capital investment, and a state AFID grant, reinforcing the county’s commitment to the craft beverage industry and agritourism sector.
One of the nation’s largest employee-owned specialty contractors, the Anning-Johnson Company, officially opened its new regional headquarters at 7070 Infantry Ridge Road in Manassas, bringing its Northern Virginia operations under one roof. The new 25,000-square-foot, build-to-suit facility not only consolidates the company’s regional offices but also creates 90 new jobs with an estimated $13 million capital investment.
PWCDEDT announced the opening of the Make Your Mark Awards program, honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations shaping the county’s economic future through innovation, leadership, and impact. Meet the awardees and see how the 2025 celebration came together.
Prince William County is charting an exciting path forward for the Potomac District, with new data shedding light on untapped potential at the critical intersection of I-95 and Route 234. The recently completed Fettler Park Area Market Study provides a comprehensive roadmap for transforming this strategic location into a vibrant community asset.
Sunshine Honey Farm, a ten-acre farm in Prince William County, is taking the next step in its mission to preserve green space and promote local agriculture by establishing an on-site farmstore. With the help of the Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Tourism (PWCDEDT), the farm applied for and won a Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development (AFID) Infrastructure Grant, which will be matched by Prince William County for a total of $49,450.
These top five blogs captured the moments that made 2025 such a standout year for Prince William County Economic Development and Tourism. We’re excited to carry this energy into 2026 and continue sharing the people, projects, and possibilities shaping our community.