The grand opening celebration is 6 – 9 p.m. June 5, 2015.
Famous “Cats’ House” Owner Opens Gallery on Wolfe Street
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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.
FoodE Advances to Virginia Culinary Challenge Finals
Online voting runs through Monday, April 6, 2015.
FOODE Advances to Final Four in Virginia Culinary Challenge
Semifinal voting is online through 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
Former Free Lance-Star Executive Building Property Sold
Wack General Contractor purchased the land for a mixed-use development.
Fredericksburg Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Broker Promoted
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the following promotions company-wide.
FoodE’s Joy Crump to Compete on “Top Chef”
By Susan Larson
She’s famous locally for her consistently superb dishes at FoodE . Now Executive Chef Joy Crump will share her talent with the nation as a contestant in Season 12 of Bravo’s reality series “Top Chef.”
Watch the Season 12 trailer here!
Read Joy’s “Top Chef” contestant bio here!
See Tracks, Think Train
About every three hours [in the United States] a person or a vehicle is hit by a train, according to Operation Lifesaver.
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is partnering with Operation Lifesaver and CSX in a safety campaign this summer at stations, on trains and in communities. “Our goal is that no one ever experiences the unnecessary and tragic injury or death of a family member or friend on the tracks,” said Greg Deibler, VRE System Safety and Security Manager.
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