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.
Lake Wilderness Residents Confront HOA
“There’s a movement among property owners to find out what’s going on here,” a resident said.
Clutter Free Christmas Gifts
Make your gifts memorable, enjoyable and clutter free.
WFLS and Sister Stations to Be Sold
Sandton announced it will keep the Free Lance-Star and sell the radio stations.
Chamber Honors ‘Top 10 of the Next Gen’
Ten business leaders will be honored for their professional success and community contributions
Shop Small Events in Fredericksburg
“For every $100 spent locally, only 14 percent stays local when the money is spent at a chain store,” says VBDC.
Small Business Saturday Early Bird Specials
Small Business Saturday events in Fredericksburg.
Stores Opening Thanksgiving Day for ‘Black Friday’
A list of area stores beginning Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day.
Post an Elfie Selfie, Win $100 Gift Card
The contest runs through December 22, 2014.
Open House Kicks-Off Downtown Holiday Season
Holidays in Historic Fredericksburg events continue through December 21, 2014.
Santa Train Tickets On Sale November 24
2014 VRE Santa Train tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24.
‘Experience Fredericksburg’ Gift Cards on Sale
The “Experience Fredericksburg Gift Card” is a new holiday shopping option.
Lord & Lilly’s Ribbon Cutting
Lord & Lilly’s and Sandy’s Frugals and Frillys is located at 900 Caroline St.
Amanda Talbert Receives Metzger Award
Talbert has served as Public Affairs Coordinator at GEICO since 2002, and she volunteers her time with many organizations.
UMW Hosts Women’s Leadership Conference
Kathy Korman Frey will present “The Sisterhood of Success” at UMW’s 21st Annual Leadership Colloquium on November 6, 2014.
uBreakiFix Opens Fredericksburg Location
“If it has a power button, we can fix it.”
Alan Furs, Bash Boutique Open on Caroline Street
The new store held its grand opening celebration October 11.
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