First opened in 1820 as Farmers’ Bank of Fredericksburg, current owner PNC Financial Services will close the historic bank on November 21, 2014.

One Lovely Skin Opens New Location
Nada Romero has opened her new location at 2217 Princess Anne St. in Fredericksburg.

Olde Towne Butcher Transitions to New Ownership
Lee Russell plans to work the next six months, helping the new owner transition into the business.

Freedom 8 Baked Goods Tasting Party
Baked goods full of taste but free of the top eight allergens.

Saying Goodbye to a Downtown Bookstore
The Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar will close June 29, 2015.

April Lease Transactions in Fredericksburg Area
April 2015 lease transactions in the Fredericksburg area.

Famous “Cats’ House” Owner Opens Gallery on Wolfe Street
The grand opening celebration is 6 – 9 p.m. June 5, 2015.

Squirrel! Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work
Try these easy tips to avoid work-related distractions.

Marine Conservationist on Plastics Polluting Oceans, Killing Wildlife, Poisoning Food Chain
270,000 metric tons of plastics in the oceans are being eaten by fish and other animals, ultimately poisoning our food.

Leadership Fredericksburg 2015 Graduates
27 people graduated from the Chamber’s 2015 Leadership Fredericksburg class.

Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms for Your Business
Be strategic, keep it simple and make it a conversation!

Plants Map Provides Tech Interactive Tour for Historic Chicago Site
The Fredericksburg-based startup is providing interactive, self-guided arboricultural tours on smartphones and tablets.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Elite April Leases
Coldwell Banker Commercial Elite local leasing activity for April 2015.

Reinventing Fredericksburg: What Is Your Vision?
By Susan Larson
The Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative (FMSI) is hosting a brainstorming session from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, in the community room at the Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia St., Fredericksburg.
Executive Director Ann Glave distributed six questions to help shape the group’s vision for reinventing Fredericksburg in the process of downtown revitalization, and asked participants to come with ideas in hand.

Chamber Honors Administrative Professional of the Year
Mickie Galik is director of administration for the Rappahannock United Way.

Skydive Orange Offers Opportunities for Beginners to Advanced
Skydive Orange is one of the largest skydive clubs in the country.

Sugar Shack Donuts Opening in Fredericksburg
The Richmond-based business plans to open a Fredericksburg location in May 2015.

Fredericksburg’s Entrepreneurs of 2014
Fredericksburg is home to a growing community of entrepreneurs.

Local Company Wins National Startup Showcase
Media companies use Reacht to enhance their content and audience experience.

Opening Day at Carl’s is This Couple’s 16-Year Tradition
Mandy and Eric Killmon have been first in line 13 of 16 years for opening day at Carl’s.