Also inside: Major project under way adjacent to Kalahari, area businessman re-appointed to UMW board, Under Armour opening area store
Biz Beat Roundup: Two area banks officially tie up
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Biz Beat Banter: Dietmar Weselin
This week on Biz Beat Banter, we sit down with Dietmar Weselin, who grew up in Germany during World War II, made his way to the United States and Fredericksburg, became a business success and now gives of his time and talents to support wounded members of the U.S. military.
Biz Beat Clips: Amazon in Stafford, Part One
This week, we kick off a two-part series taking viewers inside Amazon’s two large warehouses on Centreport Parkway in Stafford County. This week features the company’s cross-dock facility, which is the beginning of the journey for many Amazon packages.
Biz Beat Roundup: A hole in one for downtown? Bagel business coming to Caroline Street
Also inside: Downtown bakery profiled in Southern Living, area lodging establishment receives recognition, 116 home sales reported in region
Biz Beat Banter: Tommy Mitchell
Longtime Fredericksburg real estate investor Tommy Mitchell is the guest on this week’s edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Mitchell discusses how he first got involved with downtown real estate investing, how the market has evolved during his decades-long career, and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Gardening Gays Farm
This week we take you to Gardening Gays Farm in King George County, a 27-acre farm and store run by husbands Kevin Graham and Dragan Kurbalija. The business has been named “Best of the Best” in King George for two years running.
Biz Beat Roundup: Fredericksburg re-development project progressing
Also inside: Applicants vie for Fredericksburg EDA openings, large Stafford development approved, Mahjong studio coming to downtown Fredericksburg
Biz Beat Banter: Rahmein Mostafavi
This week, we sit down with stand-up comedian Rahmein Mostafavi, who performs regularly in Fredericksburg, to discuss his craft and the inspiration for his material.
Biz Beat Clips: FLYKUP
This week we take you to FLYKUP in downtown Fredericksburg, a gift shop focused on “Scottish fancy pieces” that is owned by a woman from the east side of Scotland.
Biz Beat Roundup: Local marina changes hands
Also inside: Retailer taking over Central Park space, local attorney honored as fellow, Goolrick’s making progress toward re-opening
Biz Beat Banter: Ramona Settle (Carl’s Ice Cream)
This week, we sit down with Ramona Settle, one of the owners of Carl’s in Fredericksburg. Tune in to learn about Carl’s rich history and secrets to success.
Biz Beat Clips: Reclaimed Gaming
This week, we introduce you to Zac Roe, a Spotsylvania County man who repairs, restores and services classic arcade and pinball machines for individuals and businesses. His business is called Reclaimed Gaming.
Biz Beat Roundup: Fredericksburg Regional Alliance gets new name, brand
Also inside: Data center project in Stafford celebrates milestone, median housing prices rise in region, Fredericksburg getting first cat cafe
Biz Beat Banter: Don Newlin
This week, we sit down with longtime area financial advisor Don Newlin to talk about his philosophies on managing money, decades of service on Stafford County’s Economic Development Authority and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Cyber Bytes Foundation
This week we feature the Stafford County-based Cyber Bytes Foundation, a nonprofit that aims “to establish and sustain a unique cyber ecosystem to produce the education, innovation, and outreach programs responsive to our national security challenges.”
Biz Beat Roundup: Historic former hotel property sells in Fredericksburg
Also inside: Redevelopment site back on the market in Fredericksburg, downtown business wins Living Green Award, Chatham Heights medical offices sold
Biz Beat Banter: Jeff Harvey
This week, we sit down with longtime area planning director Jeff Harvey to discuss the region’s tremendous growth during his time here.
Biz Beat Clips: Eden’s Market
This week we take you to Eden’s Market, a new health and wellness store near the train station in downtown Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Roundup: New ownership for local golf course
Also inside: Chamber honors area businesses at annual gala, $1.44 million sale in Lake of the Woods, Spotsylvania hospital announces $37 million investment
Biz Beat Banter: Barney Reiley
This week, we sit down with former Rappahannock Area YMCA CEO Barney Reiley to discuss his long career overseeing significant growth for the Y.
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