Local entrepreneur Beth Black will again chair Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) in the fiscal year starting July 1.
Black named chair of Fredericksburg EDA
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Bill Freehling
Bill Freehling is Fredericksburg's Director of Economic Development and Tourism.
Fredericksburg EDA teams up with artists, property owner on mural project
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) facilitated the recent mural project at the Purina Tower in downtown Fredericksburg.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Director named
The Rappahannock Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Council (RREEC) and the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance have announced Michael Purello as the new RREEC Executive Director.
FXBG’s Marine Corps Historic Half wins accolades
Fredericksburg’s Marine Corps Historic Half has been named the best half marathon in Virginia.
RappArts restoring Johnny P. Johnson mural
RappArts has been raising money to restore the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washington on Thursday, Feb. 8, announced that the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that make up the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
Joel Griffin added to Fredericksburg EDA
Local businessman Joel Griffin has been added to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA).
New FXBG mayor, Council members sworn in
Fredericksburg’s new mayor and two new City Council members were officially sworn into office Tuesday.
FXBG Parks & Rec wins five awards
The City of Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events was recognized in five areas of excellence at a statewide awards ceremony last week. Over 400 delegates, exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers from around the state gathered at the 70th-annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Williamsburg.
Building a memorial on the Auction Block Site
Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), has presented a proposed plan to City Council for the former site of the Auction Block at the corner of William and Charles streets.
Hughes, Crossfield added to Fredericksburg EDA
Local residents Kevin Hughes and Anita Crossfield have been added to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) board.
Highway marker unveiled honoring John Washington
A new historic highway marker honoring John Washington was unveiled Wednesday in front of the building where he used to live in downtown Fredericksburg.