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News Briefs 02/22/17
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Chamber to Honor 4 Local Legends
Billy Beale, Ron Branscome, Karen Hedelt, and David Sam will be recognized.
City Council Honors Karen Hedelt
Hedelt worked for the city for 35 years.
Fredericksburg Accepting Applications for Director of Economic Development & Tourism
Applications must be received by Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.
Fredericksburg’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism is Retiring
Karen Hedelt has worked for the department for 35 years.
Economic Development Master Plan RFP Deadline June 11
Proposals are due no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015.
Freehling Named Assistant Director For Economic Development
By Susan Larson
Free Lance-Star business reporter Bill Freehling has been hired as Fredericksburg’s new assistant director for economic development.
His duties will include assisting in the development of an economic development strategy, serving as the city staffer to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority and leading the city’s business recruitment and expansion programs, according to a press release.
Rankin Honored at EDA Business Appreciation Reception
By Susan Larson
Fred Rankin was honored Monday night at the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority’s annual Business Appreciation Reception.
$500 Offered for Fredericksburg Photo
The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) will pay $500 to the first individual or organization to submit a qualifying photo showing the exterior facade of the building at 1010 Caroline St. before it was renovated in 1955.
Tim and Margaret Park, who have operated Tim’s Mart at that location since 1985, are selling the 26,000-square-foot building.
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
