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Department of  Economic Development and Tourism

July 18, 2019
 
  Fred Focus Exclusive
We are officially just 1 week away from Summer 2019 Restaurant Week. Come out and satisfy your cravings. We have confirmed over 35 restaurants and coffee shops will be participating this year, our largest summer turnout yet! Visit FredericksburgRestaurantWeek.com to check out the list and all available menus!  Also, on Friday and Saturday evenings hop on the free Around the Town Trolley to enjoy the sights and sounds of Downtown.
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Virginia named #1 by CNBC as America’s top state for business in 2019

By Amy Peregoy on Jul 17, 2019 11:22 am
Virginia has claimed its fourth title in 2019 following wins in 2007, 2009 and 2011. CNBC scored Virginia 1,210 out of 2,500 points; boasting No. 1 in Workforce, No. 1 in Education (tied with Massachusetts) and No. 3 in Business Friendliness.
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Courtyard by Marriott Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

By Amy Peregoy on Jul 17, 2019 09:29 am
Courtyard by Marriott opened its doors on July 2nd, 2009. A group of local investors together with Palmer Gosnell Hospitality (Management Company) put their vision and ideas together and created a beautiful property in the heart of Historic District Fredericksburg.
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Fredericksburg Baseball Team Store Hours

By Amy Peregoy on Jul 16, 2019 02:44 pm
The Fredericksburg Baseball Team Store will be once again be open on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend (July 20th & 21st), from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.!
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Chamber hosts, “Discover Your Future: Career Readiness Event”

By Amy Peregoy on Jul 16, 2019 01:49 pm
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting a career readiness event, aimed at middle school aged students, to bridge workforce gaps. Businesses may sign up for free to be an exhibitor.
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2019 Business Appreciation Winner, Katora Coffee

By Amy Peregoy on Jul 16, 2019 10:39 am
The Department of Economic Development & Tourism honored Katora Coffee during Business Appreciation month. The 2019 theme was inspired by "Businesses who give Back!" Christian Zammas owns and operates Katora Coffee along with his wife, April. Christian knows the true meaning
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How is the local housing market faring?

By Amy Peregoy on Jul 15, 2019 03:23 pm
The City saw a 13.5% year-over-year increase in median sold price from June 2018 to June 2019, but experienced a decrease of 12.9% in units sold. Over the same time period,
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  Fred Focus Freehling Finds
Are oyster shells from Fredericksburg restaurants helping improve the Rappahannock River?

In this week’s episode of “Freehling Finds,” Bill talks with representatives of Friends of the Rappahannock about the organization’s oyster-shell recycling program.  Oyster shells are collected by local Fredericksburg restaurants and recycled to improve river quality in the Rappahannock.
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
541 William St.

Immediate occupancy in 1,300 s.f. of new construction – completed May 2019.  Excellent location with high visibility along Restaurant Row in the heart of historic Downtown Fredericksburg.  VRE, the University of Mary Washington and Mary Washington Hospital are minutes away.  
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