In December 2023, 28 small business owners received a certificate of occupancy or written authorization to 'Open for Business' from Prince William County Department of Development Services.

This is thanks to the Department's Small Business Project Management Program, which offers one-on-one support to new and existing small business customers. The SBPM project managers guide each customer through all applicable building regulations and the necessary steps to obtain the approval they need to open their business.

"A call to a SBPM project manager can identify any hurdles a small business customer might face with subsequent permits or determine who to call before they sign a lease for a property," shared Mandi Spina, Director, Department of Development Services.

To qualify for the SBPM program, customers must have 35 or fewer employees and manage their own project. The SBPM program also assists customers in determining if their business idea aligns with the authorized uses and zoning of a property location. It is important to note that national chains are not eligible for the program.

"The SBPM program is a great opportunity for small businesses to get the support they need to succeed." added Spina.

Here is the list of the latest small business owners that were authorized to 'Open for Business' in December 2023:

Manassas

Anthony Restoration, 8611 Virginia Meadows Dr

F1 Cloud Solutions, Unit 220, 10611 Balls Ford Rd

Fish Window Cleaning, Unit B, 10692 Crestwood Dr

KDK Nails Spa, Suite 11, 7638 Stream Walk Ln

Loanmax, 8605 Sudley Rd

LV Nails Boutique, 10388 Portsmouth Rd

Mulier, Unit M5, Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Rd

Tobacco King, 7571 Centreville Rd

Vinny’s NY Pizza, 11674 Sudley Manor Dr

Triangle

Tobacco World, VA, 18723 Fuller Heights Rd

Woodbridge

Ayna Modest Boutique at Potomac Mills, Suite 952, 2700 Potomac Mills Cir

Cardinal Montessori School, 1424 G St

Doña Sazón, 13813 Foulger Sq

EZ Buy Computers, 14421 Richmond Hwy

Great Faith Christian Center International, Suite 105, 3985 PW Pkwy

Henry Omozee CPA Hojo & Associates, Suite 201, 1346 Old Bridge Rd

Joe’s Place, Suite 101, 13412 Richmond Hwy

Lucent Education Concepts, Suite B, 2010 Opitz Blvd

Make It Now, 3067 PS Business Ctr Dr

Mentors Information Technologies, Suite 201, 2501 Hunter Pl

Nikki’s Christian Learning Center, Suites 209 and 210, 1549 Old Bridge Rd

Shell, 2600 Prince William Pkwy

Psychic of Virginia, 13410 Occoquan Rd

Sears Home Services, Unit F, 1051 Cannons Ct

The Braidwinner, Suite 329, 13895 Hedgewood Dr

Thriveworks, Suite 202, 2501 Hunter Pl

Tint My Ride, 14793 Buildamerica Dr

More information about the Department of Development Services and the Small Business Project Management Program can be found at www.pwcva.gov/SBPM, (703) 792-6930 and dds@pwcgov.org.