Land sold for data center campus; Hurley Center turns 10; co-working space opens in Spotsy.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 20
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Summit Academy growing fast through ‘classical’ education
The Summit Academy is employing an old approach to academic as it looks forward to a new home.
Fredericksburg region’s third Publix to open Dec. 12
The finishing touches are being placed on the 48,387-square-foot grocery store at 5940 Plank Road in Spotsylvania.
Deli, speakeasy planned for downtown Fredericksburg
Emma and Paul Stoddard are renovating the former Cafe New Orleans/Bourbon Room space on William Street.
Gym planned in former Stafford grocery space
FXBG Iron Gym has started construction work on the space at 205 Kings Highway.
Local entrepreneur to re-open cafe at downtown Marriott
The cafe formerly known as Italian Station has closed in Downtown Fredericksburg but will re-open soon with a new name.
Spotsylvania and Caroline supervisors approve joint resolution for Mattameade Tech Campus
Per agreement, Caroline will receive $57.5% of the revenue associated with the project, and Spotsylvania will bring in the remaining $42.5%.
Plan calls for partial demolition of Greenbrier center
Home builder recently submitted re-development plans to the City of Fredericksburg for the Plank Road shopping center.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 2: Charles W. McDaniel
We covered a range of topics during our 45-minute conversation with the Hilldrup CEO and president — both personal and professional.
See which houses sold locally last week (Nov. 5-12)
Eighty-two houses sold last week in the Fredericksburg region, with a Prince Edward Street home in downtown Fredericksburg topping the list.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 14
Popular candy store opens at Towne Centre, Foode chef designs menu items for GMU students, restaurant opens in Stafford
FXBG’s Central Park holding strong
Multiple sought-after tenants have signed on of late at Central Park, which the Silver Companies developed about 20 years ago and includes about 2 million square feet of retail space off State Route 3 near Interstate 95.
Fredericksburg housing prices set new mark
The median housing sales price in the City of Fredericksburg — and the region as a whole — hit a new high last month.
Stuart’s mission to restrict data centers impacting Caroline water project
State senator said he would support drinking water for Bowling Green residents, but is not in support of the plan to withdraw from the Rappahannock River for business growth.
River Rock Outfitter planning two new spaces
A downtown Fredericksburg specialty outdoor retailer is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this week with some big moves.
First Watch also planning Fredericksburg location
Cosner’s Corner won’t be the only Fredericksburg-area location for a popular restaurant chain.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 7
New location for FLS; Sheetz planned in Spotsylvania; popular diner opening this week in Fredericksburg; longtime area business closes.
Hyperion Espresso vandalized, remains open
Around 3 a.m. Monday, Fredericksburg police got a call about a man wearing a trash bag and breaking windows at the downtown coffee shop.
Indoor pickleball facility opens in Spotsylvania
The region’s first indoor facility dedicated exclusively to pickleball has opened in Spotsylvania County.
Da Vinci 5 a surgical renaissance for Mary Washington Healthcare
MWHC has been using robotics in surgery since 2008, but lately the healthcare system has stepped up its investment and training in the equipment.
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