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
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.
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.
Andrew Curtis is co-founder of vanguard ideation and is active in Fredericksburg’s entrepreneurial community.
Where to purchase holiday cards by Fredericksburg artists.
“There’s a movement among property owners to find out what’s going on here,” a resident said.
Make your gifts memorable, enjoyable and clutter free.
Sandton announced it will keep the Free Lance-Star and sell the radio stations.
Ten business leaders will be honored for their professional success and community contributions
“For every $100 spent locally, only 14 percent stays local when the money is spent at a chain store,” says VBDC.
Small Business Saturday events in Fredericksburg.
A list of area stores beginning Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day.
The contest runs through December 22, 2014.
Holidays in Historic Fredericksburg events continue through December 21, 2014.
2014 VRE Santa Train tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24.
The “Experience Fredericksburg Gift Card” is a new holiday shopping option.
Lord & Lilly’s and Sandy’s Frugals and Frillys is located at 900 Caroline St.
Talbert has served as Public Affairs Coordinator at GEICO since 2002, and she volunteers her time with many organizations.
Kathy Korman Frey will present “The Sisterhood of Success” at UMW’s 21st Annual Leadership Colloquium on November 6, 2014.
“If it has a power button, we can fix it.”
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