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FredXchange Hosts Preview of Co-Working Space August 28
The weekly Open Coffee meetup will be held at The Foundry on August 28.
Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms for Your Business
Be strategic, keep it simple and make it a conversation!
FredXchange: Building a Startup Community in the Fredericksburg Region
By Susan Larson
Every Friday morning a growing number of people gather for coffee and conversation. It’s jokingly called Happy Hour, and the networking is more like a reunion of long-time friends. Conversations are so animated, it takes organizers several minutes to corral everyone to seats for the morning’s presentation.
This is FredXchange Open Coffee.
“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.
Week Ahead: Our Community Salutes, Open Coffee, Night Catfishing and More
By Susan Larson
The Week Ahead is a weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today, previewing Monday through Friday events in the city.
MONDAY, May 12
Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
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
Week Ahead June 9 – 13 in Fredericksburg
Compiled by Susan Larson
Meetings and events the week of June 9 – 13, 2014, in Fredericksburg. Click the hyper-links for details.
MONDAY, June 9
Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
Architectural Review Board Meeting, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
TUESDAY, June 10
“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.
10 Events the Week Ahead in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
It’s Summer Restaurant Week through August 10 in Fredericksburg. The fourth annual event features 17 independent restaurants offering “Two for $20” specials.
Music and Meetings: Nine Events in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The week ahead in Fredericksburg, August 11 – 15, 2014.
MONDAY, Aug. 11
Economic Development Authority regular meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. Read the agenda online.
$65,000 Pledged Toward Creation of Fredericksburg Coworking Space
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) pledged $65,000 toward the creation of a coworking office space downtown.
The pledge followed a presentation by Matt Armstrong, president of FredXchange, the nonprofit group that for the last year has spearheaded a initiative to bring a coworking space to the region.
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?
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.
Local Entrepreneur Advises: Be Part of the Community
Andrew Curtis is co-founder of vanguard ideation and is active in Fredericksburg’s entrepreneurial community.
“startupland” Community Growing in Fredericksburg
Fredericksuburg premier of “startupland.” Series Associate Producer Maxim Wheatley is in the center. FredXchange Co-Founder Christine Goodwin is to his left. FredXchange Co-Founder Matt Armstrong is on the far right, holding his daughter.
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.”
Local Gardening Couple Is Connecting the World with Plants
Bill and Tracy Blevins founded Plants Map, a mobile friendly website that allows individuals and organizations to create a webpage for each of their plants.
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
