While everybody has their own idea of “perfection,” most would agree that there are certain key factors necessary for a community to shine. These include infrastructure for getting goods and people where they need to go, a solid employment base, quality schools and diverse recreational opportunities.
Located in the heart of Northern Virginia, Prince William features all of these and more, offering great potential for new and existing businesses and for those looking to call Prince William "home."
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Center of Northern Virginia, with close proximity to Washington, DC, Quantico Marine Corps Base and Fort Belvoir
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Convenient to transportation hubs
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Diverse geography that provides water access and mountain views
Transportation
Convenient access to I-95 and I-66
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Access to Dulles, Reagan National, Manassas and Stafford airports
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County-built roads for ease of cross-County travel, including Prince William Parkway and Route 234 extension
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Local and commuter public transit via OmniRide, OmniLink and Virginia Railway Express
Residential/Commercial Real Estate
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Diverse housing, from apartments to estate homes
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Affordable office space and land for office campuses and industrial parks
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Adequate land for federal campuses in compliance with new Homeland Security requirements
Utilities/Communications
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Energy is available and affordable
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Adequate water and waste management systems
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Telecommunications services are available in a variety of speeds, formats and price ranges
Public Health & Safety
Two accredited hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities: Potomac Hospital, Prince William Hospital
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Numerous wellness classes and health care support as well as workforce services and community outreach clinics
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Access to Trauma Centers
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Walk-in clinics for those in need
- Nationally accredited police and fire departments
Education
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Quality K-12 Public Education: First Northern Virginia Recipient of U.S. Senate Quality & Productivity Award
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Higher education interfacing with K-12 through Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University
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George Mason University Life Sciences Research & Development Facility
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Well-regarded private schools
Workforce
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Well-educated workforce: nearly half of all adult residents hold college degrees
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Technical and professional degreed residents
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Companies locating or expanding in Prince William find a wealth of qualified candidates excited at the prospect of working locally
Strong County Leadership
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AAA Bond Rating
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Strong staff leadership in County government, public safety
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Nationally recognized, outcome-based budgeting process for wise use of financial resources
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Leader in disaster, contingency planning
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Process for citizen input through strategic and comprehensive planning, citizen boards, committees and task forces
Parks/Recreation
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County Parks featuring both open space and active recreation: sports fields, fitness, swimming, hiking, boating and more– 66 parks on more than 3,300 acres with a 93.7% satisfaction rating for efficient/effective service.
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World-class golf available at public and private courses; site for President’s Cup
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State Parks and recreation facilities
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Two National Parks highlighting rich national history: Manassas National Battlefield Park and Prince William Forest Park
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Marinas and waterfront dining
Libraries
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Two regional libraries, two community libraries and six neighborhood branches
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Community programming including RELIC historical research facility and MAGIC governmental research facility as well as classes and traveling exhibits
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Citizen satisfaction rating of 94.4% for service
Arts/Cultural Institutions
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Diverse performing arts tradition: professional symphony, community choirs, professional ballet, community dance studios, Shakespeare theatre, community theater groups
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Center for the Arts nurtures fine and performing arts
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Nissan Pavilion for major events and concerts
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Hylton Community Performing Arts Center at George Mason University under construction
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SciencePort, in the development phase, is the only planned science center in Northern Virginia
History
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County commitment to preservation of historic properties, including 18th century Rippon Lodge, ante-bellum Ben Lomond and 19th century Brentsville Courthouse Complex
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Town museums and historic societies
- Manassas National Battlefield Park
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National Museum for the Marine Corps
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National Museum for Americans at War
Shopping/Dining
- Potomac Mill and Manassas Malls offer a variety of stores
- Historic towns and cities feature walkable shopping districts
- Diverse dining options include national chain restaurants, mom-and-pop diners and ethnic cuisine
Strong Businesses, Active Citizens
Involved business community, including chambers of commerce and other business, merchants and professional organizations
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Town groups to support economic development, growth
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Community helping organizations including ACTS, SERVE, Northern Virginia Family Service
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Homeowner groups engaged in community outreach, government involvement, cultural support – Heritage Hunt, Montclair, Lake Ridge Parks & Recreation, LOCCA-PELT
