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 Clips: FLYKUP
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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.
Biz Beat Clips: Little Fish Swimming opens in New Post
This week we take viewers to Little Fish Swimming’s newest area location in the New Post area of Spotsylvania County.
Biz Beat Roundup: Local auto dealership changes hands
Also inside: New townhouses planned near Fredericksburg train station, data center campus proposed in Spotsylvania, UMW board raises tuition
Biz Beat Banter: Anne Little
This week, Bill sits down with Tree Fredericksburg Co-founder Anne Little to discuss her career before coming to Fredericksburg, the success of Tree Fredericksburg, her thoughts on running again for City Council and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Fred Books
This week we tell you about Fred Books, a business started by two Fredericksburg-area men that hosts regular public sales featuring books, vinyl, puzzles, movies, games and more.
Biz Beat Roundup: Kalahari announces opening day, ‘safari migration’
Also inside: UMW planning downtown parade and event for national championship, menswear store coming to downtown, area median housing prices approach a half-million dollars
Biz Beat Banter: Fred Rankin
Longtime Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) President and CEO Fred Rankin is the guest on this week’s edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Fred discusses his time at MWHC and gives his thoughts on what makes for a healthy and happy retirement.
Biz Beat Clips: Eastern Virginia Career College
This week’s video takes viewers to Eastern Virginia Career College in Spotsylvania, which trains students in a variety of sought-after fields including healthcare.
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular chain coming to Thornburg
Also inside: Local employers recognized for intern programs, downtown business owners purchase building, area employers named among best places to work in Virginia
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