Announced in June, Agora was awarded $10,000 by American Express and Main Street America through the Backing Small Businesses grant program.
Agora Downtown awarded “Backing Small Businesses” grant
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Amy Peregoy
Amy Peregoy is the Economic Development Specialist for the City of Fredericksburg.
Ernisha Hall appointed to Virginia African American Advisory Board
On Monday, the VA Black Chamber of Commerce announced their President and CEO, Ernisha Hall was appointed to the Virginia African American Advisory Board for a four-year term.
Meredith Schatz added to Fredericksburg EDA
Local resident Meredith Schatz has been added to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA). Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday, June 25 unanimously appointed Schatz to the EDA. Schatz serves as the Senior Director and Chief of Staff at Education...
Rebellion named in Nine of the South’s Best Whiskey Bars
Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Grill, located at 309 William Street, is listed as one of “Nine of the South’s Best Whiskey Bars” by Garden & Gun.
Fahrenheit 132 receives a Best of Award of Excellence
Downtown Fredericksburg restaurant Fahrenheit 132 has been recognized as a 2024 Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.
City of FXBG maintains solid bond ratings
The City intends to borrow roughly $75 million to fund a new middle school, storm water and sanitary sewer infrastructure upgrades, and to advance work on a new fire station.
UMW earns two leading college rankings
The University of Mary Washington has earned rankings in recent editions of Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review.
Paul’s Bakery ranked among top D.C.-area bakeries
WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses in Washington, Maryland and Virginia that serve baked goods. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, Paul’s Bakery in Fredericksburg ranked no. 8.
Agora Downtown named one of the 30 Best Coffee Shops in the Southeast
RAVE Reviews has named Fredericksburg coffee shop Agora Downtown one of the 30 Best Coffee Shops in the Southeast. Not only that but they were one of only three from Virginia to be on the list.
Scan & Love Promotion receives Merit Award
Fredericksburg VA Main Street Inc. received a 2021 Virginia Main Street Merit Award for Best Downtown Business Promotion for its Scan & LOVE promotion.
Fredericksburg companies make Inc. list
Two Fredericksburg businesses have made Inc. magazine’s inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: D.C. Metro list.
MWH doctors named among region’s best
The annual “Top Doctors” list from Northern Virginia Magazine features 37 Mary Washington Healthcare providers across 22 specialties.