By Susan Larson
Made in FredVA Competition Accepting Applications
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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.
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.
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