The Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism is pleased to bring you Fred Focus, an e-newsletter that goes out every Thursday (It won't come out next week because of Thanksgiving, but it will be back November 30). Fred Focus keeps you up-to-date on Fredericksburg events and business news.
Here's what's coming up
Here is a list of some of the events scheduled in the Fredericksburg area over the next two weeks.
To add your event to VisitFred.com, contact Fredericksburg Visitor Center Manager
Danelle Rose.
Downtown business owners make Forbes list
Robert Davis and Abbas Haider, owners of Fredericksburg-based Aspetto, both made Forbes magazine's recently released "30 Under 30" list in the Manufacturing & Industry category. Both Davis and Haider attended UMW.
The Fredericksburg City Council and Economic Development Authority this week approved an agreement with the developers of the Liberty Place project that will lead to 262 public-parking spaces at the development's garage.
Tickets go on sale Monday for the VRE's popular Santa Train excursion on December 9. Tickets will be sold online and at the Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg Visitor Centers starting at 9 a.m. Monday. They usually sell extremely fast!
Sunday is your last chance for a few months to get a delectable frozen treat from Carl's at 2200 Princess Anne St. After that, the business will close for the season.
Koons Automotive location in the works
A major site plan has been submitted for City review by Koons Automotive for a planned dealership at 2303 Jefferson Davis Highway.
Dreamland LLC has requested a zoning variance to the front-yard setback requirement at 1709 Caroline St. The matter is scheduled to be before the Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday.
In the next several months, Micah Ecumenical Ministries plans to open a community cafe in the fellowship hall of Fredericksburg Baptist Church on Caroline Street.
Ten Fredericksburg-area professionals under 40 will be honored November 28 at an annual event hosted by the Next Generation of Business Leaders. Click below to see who will be recognized.
4,000 square feet of beautifully renovated office space in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg. Exposed brick walls, large windows, tile floors, 8 offices, reception area, conference room, men's and women's restrooms, private upstairs full bath, 7 private parking spaces with front and rear access, great exposure to heavily trafficked Princess Anne Street, central HVAC, and basement for storage.
