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Cold War Museum Coming to Vint Hill - Mon, December 14, 2009
THE COLD WAR MUSEUM TO LOCATE AT VINT HILL VINT HILL, VA: December 11, 2009— Francis Gary Powers, Jr., the Founder of The Cold War Museum (www.coldwar.org), announced today that the museum had found a physical home. The Cold War Museum will lease a modest size two story building and secure storage facility at Vint Hill. The lease was signed on December 1, 2009 with the Vint Hill Economic Development Authority. Powers is the son of Francis Gary Powers, a CIA pilot whose U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union in May 1960. The senior Powers was held in Soviet custody until 1962, when he was traded for Rudolph Abel, a Soviet KGB agent who had been captured by the United States. According to Francis Gary Powers, Jr., “We are excited about our new home and look forward to opening the museum to the public in 2010. We have been seeking a location for The museum for several years in which to display our unique collections of international Cold War related artifacts we have collected.” The Cold War Museum will fill a substantial void in the interpretation of post-WWII history. The Museum's goal of educating current and future generations about this critical period in international relations seeks to fulfill one of the most important tasks of the study of history. The museum will provide a tangible setting to explore this topic within historical contexts. According to Powers, “We are currently looking for volunteers and other interested parties to assist with the work that needs to be done. Most importantly, now that we have a physical location, we are looking for individuals that would like to make a year-end tax deductible donation that will help facilitate our ongoing efforts to educate future generations and preserve Cold War history.” Mr. Edwin “Ike” Broaddus, Chairman for Vint Hill EDA said, “We are pleased to offer The Cold War Museum a home. It is highly appropriate for the museum to locate at Vint Hill, the former Vint Hill Farms Station used during the Cold War, by the National Security Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the US Army to safeguard the United States against a surprise nuclear attack.” Vint Hill is part of The Journey Through Hallowed Ground national heritage area and in close proximity to the Manassas National Battlefield Park, the National Museum of the Marine Corps and the historic towns of Leesburg, Manassas and Warrenton, Virginia, existing major tourist destinations. In addition to offering the Museum nine months of free storage space for its collection of unique and rare Cold War artifacts, the Vint Hill EDA will contribute $50,000 for building renovations. The Fauquier County Industrial Development Authority (FCIDA) agreed to match the $50,000 provided by the Vint Hill EDA. “This $100,000 contribution will not only enable the Museum to house, care for, and archive its collection, but more importantly will be used to renovate a 2000 sq ft building for museum use,” Powers said. Upon completion in 2010, the Cold War Museum will use this modest sized space to exhibit key items from its collection, open a reference research library, operate a gift store, and run day to day museum operations. Ultimately, the Museum plans to construct a larger facility to house its artifacts, reference library, education center and operations. ############# Further information: Francis Gary Powers, Jr., (703) 273-2381; e-mail, gpowersjr@coldwar.org.

Pretium Building Wins NAIOP Award - Sat, November 21, 2009
The National Association of Office & Industrial Properties (NAIOP) awarded the Pretium At Vint Hill the "Best Speculative Building Office Condominium Award of Merit." The Pretium at VInt Hill is a three story, 60,000 square foot building located at Kennedy Road and Burrough Drive. Tenants include Buccaneer Computer Systems & Service, Allied Associates International, and Virgiia Systems and Tecnology Inc. Development team members included Pretium Partners, LLC, Millennium Realty Advisors, LLC, SAA Architecture LLC, and Patton Harris Rust & Associates.

Small Business Development Center Open - Mon, October 26, 2009
The Vint Hill EDA has offered office space and funding to the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center (LFSBDC). Due to recent funding cuts, the LFSBDC had limited office hours to serve Fauquier County businesses. The Vint Hill EDA believes SBDC resources are critical to the growth of small and medium businesses, and offered to provide office, conference room and funding to support the continuation of LFSBDC services to local firms. The mission of Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center is to foster small business success and grow Virginia's economy. The Vint Hill EDA has a similar role with the redevelopment of Vint Hill. Vint Hill currently has over 60 businesses, many of whom are small businesses with expansion plans. The SBDC will offer key resources to both Vint Hill and county firms.

Farmer Girls, LLC at Vint Hill - Tue, August 18, 2009
Two local Fauquier County farmers have formed the partnership, Farmer Girls, LLC to take local food to the next level. Farmer Girls' mission is to provide farmers with a sustainable market and customers with a large variety of the best food they can buy. For more information contact Deborah Williamson at 540.272.7839 or visit their website at www.farmersonlinemarket.net.

Don's Barber Shop at Vint Hill - Tue, August 11, 2009
Don's Barber Shop has opened at Vint Hill at 4257 Aiken Drive, next to the Vint Hill Dry Cleaners. Barber Shop hours are: Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 3pm

New Leases Signed at Vint Hill - Wed, July 15, 2009
The following companies have joined the Vint Hill business community or expanded their presence here. ESP - 6,600 sq. ft. warehouse NJVC - 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse with small office JDM Investments - 245 sq. ft. office Munley Electric Service - 140 sq. ft. office Vint Hill Craft Winery – 314 sq. ft. storage

VInt Hill Craft Winery Now Open - Tue, July 7, 2009	View PDF
The VInt Hill Craft Winery, located in a historic barn at Vint Hill, is now open. The Washington, DC region's most unique winery, Vint Hill Craft Winery offers education and hands on participation in the wine production process. Participants will receive instructions on all aspects of wine making, and craft their own personalized wine.The Winery is operating in a renovated barn that has been transformed into a sustainable, eco-friendly production facility, with state of the art wine making equipment. For additional information the website is www.vinthillcraftwinery.com or call the Winery at 703.991.0191

Vint Hill Cleaners Grand Opening - Fri, May 1, 2009
Vint Hill Cleaners Now Open for Business Vint Hill Cleaners has opened a retail location at Vint Hill. Vint Hill Cleaners is an organic, environmentally safe dry cleaner with over 20 years of quality service and is affiliated with Warrenton Center Cleaners in Warrenton. Services will include: ? dry cleaning ? laundry ? suede and leather ? fur and drapery cleaning, ? shoe repair ? alterations ? 24 hour secured drop box Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30AM to 5:30PM Saturday 9:30AM to 2PM Location: 4257 Aiken Drive, Suite A Warrenton, VA 20187 Adjacent to the Vint Hill Post Office Phone 540.341.7272