A Manassas-based workspace has been recognized by an economic development agency.
CenterFuse, a cooperative workspace in Historic Downtown Manassas, received top honors in the Outstanding Business of the Year category at the Virginia Main Street Conference in Harrisonburg.
Founded by ECU Communications and Whitlock Wealth Management, this for-profit venture provides opportunity for entrepreneurial culture to thrive in the City of Manassas.
CenterFuse’s initial startup costs were defrayed by an economic development grant provided by the City of Manassas to encourage the development of the facility. The space is currently managed by Historic Manassas, Inc., the City’s Virginia Main Street program.
The best-in-class Business of the Year award from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) was presented by Virginia Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade Cassidy Rasnick and DHCD Director Erik Johnston, according to a release.
ECU Communications Co-owner Ken Krick, Bennett Whitlock from Whitlock Wealth Management, Manassas Economic Development Director Patrick Small, and Historic Manassas, Inc.’s (HMI) Executive Director Debbie Haight received the award.
CenterFuse offers full-service office accommodations and professional services to telecommuters and small businesses. It offers long and short-term space rental in addition to day passes. The services include access to business equipment, conference space, mailboxes and a free coffee bar and kitchenette.
The facility is located near the VRE station and several Manassas businesses.
This article was written by Contributing Writer Lana Campbell.
