Also inside: new ownership for downtown restaurant; field at UMW’s Battleground gets a new namesake; local housing market ‘abuzz with uncertainty.’
Biz Beat Roundup: Trio of $3M-plus homes on market in Fredericksburg
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Biz Beat Banter Ep. 6: Janet Gullickson
Germanna Community College President Janet Gullickson is the guest on this month’s Biz Beat Banter podcast.
Biz Beat Clips: Robin’s Nest Cafe
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to the Robin’s Nest Cafe at Shannon Airport, where you can dine while watching planes take off and land.
Biz Beat Roundup: Richmond Fed VP eyeing impact of federal cuts in Stafford
Long-awaited Central Park store opening this week; 112 homes sold in region; local business expansion draws publicity from Governor’s Office
Biz Beat Clips: Horne’s, a historic Port Royal diner
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to Horne’s in Port Royal, which is the last remaining location for the once-thriving chain.
Biz Beat Roundup: Spotsylvania VA Clinic to hold ribbon cutting Friday
New businesses planned at former Jewel Box space; VA clinic opening Friday in Spotsy; Amazon files for permits for large project in Spotsy and Caroline.
Biz Beat Clips: Hit the Spot Kitchen
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to Hit the Spot Kitchen, which is churning out Caribbean-inspired flavors from Spotsylvania County’s Bowman Center.Â
Biz Beat Roundup: Dominican-Italian restaurant slated for Canal Quarter
New data center campus proposed near Gari Melchers Belmont in southern Stafford County.
Biz Beat Clips: Change is in the cards at Carl’s
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video shows you the scene at Carl’s Ice Cream in Fredericksburg on re-opening day 2025 (it was Friday, Feb. 14). Watch to see what’s new this season at the iconic ice cream stand.
Biz Beat Roundup: Big-brand store opening soon in Central Park
Construction starts on dog-oriented park and bar; Anticipated store opening in a few weeks in Central Park; Stafford sale eclipses $1 million.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 5: Chris Newman
In this episode: Chris’ love of music, and how he continues to pursue that interest; his thoughts about becoming CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, and his goals for the organization; how he manages his time to take on all the many commitments in his life.
Biz Beat Clips: What’s on the horizon for Stafford?
Stafford County and its economic development prospects/efforts is the subject of this week’s Biz Beat Clips video.
Biz Beat Roundup: $302M land sale closes in Stafford
Site work begins at Mary’s Landing; Mary Washington Healthcare acquires another local medical practice; downtown restaurant ‘steaks’ its claim on ambience
Biz Beat Clips: Monster Mini Golf
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside Monster Mini Golf in North Stafford.
Biz Beat Roundup: Area’s hopping scene earns nomination from USA Today
Developer looking to build bank branch; report shows extent of data center activity in region; Fredericksburg recognized for craft beer scene.
Biz Beat Clips: Anita’s Cafe & Dessert Bar
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside Anita’s Cafe & Dessert Bar in downtown Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Roundup: More data centers proposed in Stafford
Numerous additional data centers proposed in Stafford; fast-food restaurant proposed along U.S. 17 in Stafford; Spotsy Regional planning free-standing ER in Stafford; three area homes fetch seven figures; recent lease transactions; downtown restaurant project back on ARB agenda
Biz Beat Clips: Let’s Break Bread
A new restaurant in Downtown Fredericksburg called Let’s Break Bread at 104 Wolfe St. is the subject of this week’s Biz Beat Clips episode.
Biz Beat Roundup: Celebrate Virginia land sold for $15M
126 acres sold in Celebrate Virginia South; Royal Farms opening in Port Royal; local leasing activity; MWHC buys Central Park office building; homebuilder to donate $1M to charity; City home sale surpasses $2M
Biz Beat Clips: X-Golf Fredericksburg
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside X-Golf Fredericksburg, where people can play some of the most-famous courses in the world on one of several golf simulators.
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