Small Business Smart Staffing: Connecting with UMW Students
Looking for part-time help or an intern for your small business? The FXBG Local Loop is here to help make the connection.
The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) invites City businesses to the next FXBG Local Loop: Small Business Smart Staffing – Connecting with UMW Students on Tuesday, September 29, from 8:00–9:30 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 601 Caroline Street.
This free workshop will show City businesses how to connect with University of Mary Washington students for internships and part-time employment opportunities. Attendees will learn how student talent can help meet staffing needs while providing students with valuable real-world experience and stronger connections to the City’s small business community.
Guest speakers Linda Rowe, Associate Director of Employer Engagement, and Anika Rowe, Work-Based Learning Coordinator with UMW’s Center for Career and Professional Development, will share resources available to employers, ways to connect with students, and practical guidance for creating successful internship and employment opportunities.
“Local businesses that hire UMW students don’t just fill a role. They help shape a future professional, right here in our community. We can’t wait to share how simple it is to bring student talent onto your team.”
– Anika Rowe, Work-Based Learning Coordinator
The FXBG Local Loop is a free quarterly workshop series created by the EDA to give Fredericksburg businesses practical tools, timely resources, and opportunities to connect with local and regional experts and one another.
“Fredericksburg’s economic strength relies on retaining our top talent and supporting our small businesses. By pairing smart staffing solutions through the FXBG Local Loop, we are creating the intentional touch points needed to turn UMW students into the future leaders and entrepreneurs of our local business community.”
– Curry Roberts, Fredericksburg EDA Board Member
And this is only the beginning! Take what you learn at the FXBG Local Loop and put it into action at The Business Pour: UMW Meets FXBG – Mocktail Networking Event on Monday, October 19, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on the UMW campus. This special event will bring City businesses and UMW students together face-to-face for an evening of conversation, connections, and potential internship and part-time employment opportunities. More details and registration are coming soon!
Ready to start building your student talent pipeline? Register for the FXBG Local Loop today!
Presented by the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) in partnership with Fredericksburg Main Street and UMW’s Center for Career and Professional Development. Supported by the Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism Team.