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Local Entrepreneur Expands Her Skin Care Business
By Susan Larson
It’s been a little more than a year since Crystal Wellman opened Ladyburg, the modern skin care apothecary in downtown Fredericksburg.
Now she’s expanded her business, opening a separate acne and skin care clinic.
Crystal Clear Acne Clinic, located at 1210 Princess Anne St., Suite A, provides treatment to those suffering from all types of skin conditions, including acne, acne rosacea and effects brought on by aging.
Sandton Capital Top Bidder for Free Lance-Star
By Susan Larson
Sandton Capital Partners submitted a bid of $30.2 million and was announced today as the winning bidder for Free Lance-Star Publishing Company assets.
Restaurant Inspections May 5 – 14
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials conducted restaurant inspections at the following Fredericksburg locations May 5 – 14, 2014. Restaurants receive numbered critical and non-critical violations.
Fred Wellman Named ‘Veterans Business Champion’
By Susan Larson
Fred Wellman, founder and chief executive officer of Fredericksburg based ScoutComms, Inc., has been named Veterans Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration Richmond District Office.
Wellman will be honored June 13 for his advocacy of veteran entrepreneurship during the “Heart of a Champion” Small Business Awards Luncheon at the Richmond Omni Hotel.
C.I.S. Sportswear Closing July 31
By Susan Larson
Carol Sullivan is retiring. The owner of C.I.S. Sportswear at 806 Caroline St. in downtown Fredericksburg is closing her store.
The women’s specialty boutique features classic pieces to fun items like seasonal and novelty sweaters. Handbags, decorative belts and colorful jewelry — including Brighton accessories — define the shop.
Sullivan said she would sell the shop, but has had no offers. So, she’s hung a “Retirement Sale” banner and plans to close the C.I.S. door for good at the end of the day on July 31, 2014.
Working Through Information Overload
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
“startupland” Debuts in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg is one of the few U.S. locations selected for the June 10 international launch of the documentary film series “startupland.”
Watch the series trailer: “startupland”
Parts one and two of the seven-part series will premier at Paragon Village 12, 51 Towne Centre Blvd, as part of the FredXchange one-year birthday bash. Associate Producer Maxim Wheatley will speak.
Rankin Honored at EDA Business Appreciation Reception
By Susan Larson
Fred Rankin was honored Monday night at the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority’s annual Business Appreciation Reception.
Linda Caporali Named Branch Sales Manager
By Susan Larson
Linda Caporali has been selected Branch Sales Manager for the Community Bank of the Chesapeake’s new Fredericksburg location, scheduled to open in Central Park midsummer 2014.
Sunday Brunch in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
I was standing in line for Sunday brunch at Foode, when tourists engaged me in conversation. These travelers wanted to eat brunch and get on the road. They didn’t want to wait. Where else in town could they go, they wanted to know?
I knew of a few downtown restaurants serving lunch on Sunday … but brunch?
So I asked on Facebook.
I investigated your suggestions, many of which turned out to be restaurants serving breakfast or lunch, not brunch. But I did discover five locations in downtown Fredericksburg serving Sunday brunch.
15 Restaurants Inspected, Four Receive Clean Bill of Health
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected 15 Fredericksburg restaurants from May 15 – 30, 2014.
(Each restaurant name is hyper-linked so you can click to and read the full report.)
Four restaurants came through with a clean bill of health — no critical violations. Those restaurants are:
Make Good Use of Your Time
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
I hear it all the time – there just isn’t enough time! You are well aware that we cannot make more time. We are only given 24 hours every day, and sometimes it just seems as if that just isn’t enough to get everything done.
“startupland” Community Growing in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
“There’s this common misconception that we want to break down — the misconception that you have to be in close proximity to infrastructure, like Silicon Valley, to succeed. That may have been true about 20 years ago, but now it has changed quite radically.”
Maxim Wheatley, associate producer of “startupland,” was in Fredericksburg Tuesday for the documentary series’ global launch.
Where to Watch World Cup Soccer
By Susan Larson
We’re days into the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but I’m still receiving requests from local residents wondering where they can catch the games.
Home Team Grill Fredericksburg, 1109 Jefferson David Hwy, is showing all World Cup Games.
Legends Sports Grille at 9969 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Fredericksburg is showing all U.S. games and offering specials.
Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns Recalled
By Susan Larson
Wegmans has issued a voluntary recall of its Cinnamon Raisin Buns in 12 ounce packages stamped with a “use by” date of June 19, 2014, the store said on its website. The use by date is stamped on top the package, which also includes a Batch UPC Code of 7789092218.
Inspections: Hibachi Buffet, Noodles & Company, Buffalo Wild Wings
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected five Fredericksburg restaurants June 1 – 9, 2014.
(Each restaurant name is hyper-linked so you can click to and read the full report.)
Two restaurants came through with a clean bill of health — no critical violations. They are:
WAMU Enters Fredericksburg Market
By Susan Larson
WAMU radio is expanding into the Fredericksburg region.
American University, owner of the DC based 88.5 FM station, has filed an asset purchase agreement with the FCC for Spotsylvania County based WWED and its booster signal in Fredericksburg for $375,000.
Sandton Closes Deal, Names Interim FLS Publisher
By Susan Larson
Gene M. Carr has been hired as interim CEO and publisher of The Free Lance-Star, Sandton Capital Partners announced Thursday after closing on their purchase of the publishing company.
Additionally, all current FLS staff were offered their jobs at the same salary and with similar benefits, said Robert Orr, Sandton Capital Partners managing director.
Leadership Fredericksburg Accepting Applications
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Fredericksburg 2015 class.
An application can be obtained online by clicking here, or by calling the chamber office at 540- 373-9400.
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