Amy Peregoy

This month, River Rock Outfitter celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of passion, growth, and community service in Fredericksburg. Since opening its doors, River Rock Outfitter has been a beloved local business dedicated to outdoor education, river safety, and community involvement, receiving both local and national recognition for its work. Now, with a thriving customer base and strong community support, the outfitter is thrilled to announce exciting expansion plans designed to elevate its impact and offerings.

The latest recipient of an InvestFXBG loan from the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) is DuoGlo Esthetics, a small woman-owned business in Westwood Village shopping center.

Leader and mentor Michelle Caldwell Thompson received the 2024 Patricia Lacey Metzger Award for distinguished achievement from the Women’s Leadership Colloquium at the University of Mary Washington.

Last week, Luigi Castiglia purchased Fredericksburg Square located at 525 Caroline Street.  The 19,000 s.f. building sitting on .45-acres in Historic Downtown sold for $1.9 million.

Today Foode was announced as one of the 2024 recipients of the American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program.

Announced in June, Agora was awarded $10,000 by American Express and Main Street America through the Backing Small Businesses grant program.