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20 Tips to Get Organized
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Week One of “20 Tips to Get Organized” Sharing Tips #1 – 5
Multiple Food Safety Violations at Jay’s, Cracker Barrel #537, Papa John’s on Rt. 1
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspect food service establishments ” to protect the health of all food service customers.” Routine inspections ensure operators are in compliance with food safety standards and practices.
Butts Are Litter Too! Campaign
The Fredericksburg Clean and Green Commission is sponsoring its “Butts Are Litter, Too” campaign August 24 – 30, 2014. The commission wants residents and visitors to to be aware of the litter caused by cigarette butts.
Savvy Chic Leaving Downtown Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
Savvy Chic is moving. The upscale, repurposed painted furniture and vintage decor store at 619 Caroline St. is relocating to 17043 Merchants Dr. in Ruther Glen, Va.
Top 20 Organizing Tips, Numbers 6 – 10
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Welcome to Week Two of my Top 20 Organizing Tips. I hope that you have implemented some of last week’s tips, and that you are on the road to getting your home, office and life organized.
Neibauer Presents ‘Seven Principles of Unconditional Responsibility’
By Susan Larson
Dr. Chris Neibauer will discuss his “Seven Principals of Unconditional Responsibility” at a September 16 event to benefit Startup Weekend Fredericksburg and Made in FredVa.
The longtime Fredericksburg-area resident built Neibauer Dental Care into a healthcare business with annual revenues exceeding $60 million. His presentation will focus on entrepreneurship and what it takes to achieve success.
Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge Nears Completion
By Susan Larson
Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge is nearing completion. Signage has been installed on the exterior. Staff at the site Saturday said they hope to open in late-October.
Sanjay Sharma leased the 7,500-square-foot space at 409 William St. from building owner Tommy Mitchell. It was previously F. W. Sullivans, which closed in July 2013.
Sharma also owns Jay’s Restaurant and Lounge at 2030 Plank Rd.
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Made in FredVA Competition Accepting Applications
By Susan Larson
Prenatal Yoga and Massage Workshop
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Maura Schneider and Skin+Touch Therapy Massage Therapist Brian Lam will lead a yoga and massage workshop for prenatal clients from 1 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept, 27, 2014. The workshop will be held at Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 810 Caroline St., Fredericksburg.
Vote Fredericksburg ‘Best College Town Weekend’
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg, home of the University of Mary Washington, is in the running for a USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice award. The city is among 20 contenders for “Best College Town Weekend.”
Editors with 10 Best, a division of USA Today Travel Media Group, selected “20 of America’s best getaway college towns” for an online ballot.
20 Organizing Tips, Part Three
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
In recent weeks I’ve provided tips one through five, then six through 10 of my top 20 organizing tips.
Here are five more of my favorites — making this the list of organizing tips 11 through 15.
Gail Lamirata, SimplyTrue, Entrepreneur of the Week
By FredXchange
Each week members of the FredXchange community nominate an entrepreneur of the week. This week it’s Gail Lamirata, founder of SimplyTrue, a preservative and additive free snack company.
Congratulations to Gail Lamirata – Entrepreneur of the Week!
Where did you grow up?
Titusville, Fla.
What’s your professional background?
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science
Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct, Entrepreneur of the Week
By FredXchange
Each week members of the FredXchange community nominate an entrepreneur of the week. This week it’s Linda Clevenger, founder of Organization Direct.
Where did you grow up?
Eight Startup Weekend Fredericksburg Finalists
By Susan Larson
Eight entrepreneurs and the teams formed around them for the third Startup Weekend Fredericksburg have been working round-the-clock to take their idea to business in 54 hours.
Here’s a sneak peek at those who will compete Sunday afternoon for the top three prizes.
Submit Art for Downtown Fredericksburg Gift Cards
By Susan Larson
Artwork submissions for Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative’s “Experience Fredericksburg” gift card contest are due by midnight, October 1, 2014.
The credit-card based gift card will be accepted at participating downtown businesses. Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative (FMSI) plans to create four card themes.
The Four Themes
Vote for Kids’ Art to Grace Downtown Gift Cards
By Susan Larson
You have until October 3 to vote for your favorite among 11 works of art created by children for the Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative (FMSI) “Experience Fredericksburg” gift card program.
Fredericksburg Unemployment Rate Up, Highest in Last Year
By Susan Larson
The civilian labor force unemployment rate in Fredericksburg is at 6.0 percent, according to August 2014 local unemployment statistics released October 1 by the Virginia Employment Commission. The number is not seasonally adjusted. It’s the highest unemployment rate for the city between July 2013 and August 2014.
Local Entrepreneur Advises: Be Part of the Community
Andrew Curtis is co-founder of vanguard ideation and is active in Fredericksburg’s entrepreneurial community.
Holiday Cards Fredericksburg Style
Where to purchase holiday cards by Fredericksburg artists.
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