by John Reid Often the road to discovering purpose takes many detours. For Partner.Co Health & Wellness Consultant Nina S. Jones, her road led her to helping others live healthier lives. As she celebrates her one-year anniversary today, Nina met with the PW Perspective’s John Reid to discuss how she began her entrepreneurship journey. “What […]
by John Reid The Future Kings program is a STEM mentorship program that has been based here in Prince William County for over a decade. It is a non-profit organization offering a unique, year-long after school educational program that guides young men of color in grades 6-12 from underserved communities to explore exciting career opportunities […]
by John Reid Lotta Tech is a STEAM enrichment program for youth. It is based in Haymarket, VA and offers classes in engineering, robotics and coding. In addition to its upcoming summer camp, Lotta Tech offers year round classes for preschool (as early as age 2) and school age students and classes specifically for girls. For more information, visit Lotta Tech’s website […]
Future-Kings, a Northern Virginia-based and IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is excited to announce a grant award of $100,000 from Go Virginia (www.govirginia.org). This award is to provide partial funding for a $200,000 workforce development pilot project that provides high school graduates with the skills to be productive workers in area businesses operating in the […]
Announcing the eagerly anticipated 3rd Annual Best Business in DMV Awards! We’re thrilled to present the finest businesses and entrepreneurs shaping success in the DMV (DC, MD, and Virginia) community. This year, we’ve streamlined our categories to truly celebrate excellence in the region! Nominees have been selected, and our panel of judges will select the […]
On Friday, February 9th, a vibrant local community of over 100 spirited Seton students, teachers, and staff came together to spread joy and appreciation at the Night to Shine event hosted in the Parish Activities Center at All Saints Catholic Church. This enchanting evening, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation as part of the ‘2024 […]
by John Reid On Friday in Manassas at Foxchase Manor, Veterans Growing America CEO Donell Johns, Sr. won the 2024 Prince William County Business Partnership Award. As one of several businesses recognized during the annual Prince William Chamber of Commerce Awards, Veterans Growing America has been a mainstay in the local community. Board of County […]
By Queenie McLean In honor of Black History month, we are shining a spotlight on some of our local change makers who are creating history in their daily lives. This week we are sitting down with Author and Leadership Coach Dr. Serelda Herbin. Dr. Serelda Herbin is a remarkable entrepreneur and Army veteran who has […]
by John Reid “History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history-” James Baldwin. Dr. Tom Alexander Jr. understands the importance of not only learning Black history but also teaching it. His journey has taken him from serving on the battlefield, to the classroom, and […]
by John Reid Yesterday at the Open Space Arts Center at Stonebridge Town Center in Woodbridge, Supervisor Margaret Franklin hosted the 4th annual Black History Month “African Americans & The Arts” presentation. Joining Franklin for the panel was Denise McPhail, Executive Director of The Creative and Performing Arts Center, Herb Williams, Director of the Prince […]
