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Repealing Virginia right-to-work law could cost billions

Published January 13, 2026 at 12:24PM

Photo: Virginia Department of Historic Resources

“Repealing Virginia’s right-to-work law could lower the state’s economic output by tens of billions of dollars over the next decade,” The Center Square reported.

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Prince William Chamber CEO Robert Sweeney to Depart After Leadership Investigation

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 12, 2026 at 2:40PM | Updated January 12, 2026 at 3:13PM

Prince William Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob Sweeney, Delegate Briana Sewell (D-Woodbridge), and Ross Snare, Prince William Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chairman.

Prince William Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Robert “Bob” Sweeney is departing the organization after the completion of a leadership investigation that sources say raised concerns about workplace culture, staff treatment, and organizational risk.

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber names 2026 board leadership

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Published January 9, 2026 at 9:00AM

Ginni Matern, Ryan VanderWijst, Cyndi Mack, Pete Humes, Brian Shanle [Submitted Photos]

“The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Ginni Matern as the 2026 Chair of the Board,” Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce announced.

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Shining Sol Candle Shop to close Old Town Manassas storefront after nearly a decade

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 7, 2026 at 3:30PM

The owner of Shining Sol Candle Company says he plans to close the company’s Old Town Manassas storefront later this month, ending a nearly 10-year run on Center Street while keeping the business alive online and at its Myrtle Beach location.

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Buc-ee’s asks Stafford planners to delay review of proposed travel center

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Published January 6, 2026 at 9:00AM

“Buc-ees has asked the Stafford Planning Commission to defer holding a second public hearing on its proposed project at the intersection of Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive in the Garrisonville district,” FXBG Advance reported.

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Sheetz mourns the passing of former CEO and chairman Stephen G. Sheetz at 77

By Potomac Local News

Published January 5, 2026 at 10:30AM

Steve (left) standing beside his brother Bob (middle) and nephew Stan Sheetz (right)

Stephen G. Sheetz, former president, CEO, and chairman of Sheetz, Inc., has died at age 77.

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber announces 2026 new Board of Directors Chair, Vice Chair and board members

By Potomac Local News

Published December 22, 2025 at 9:00AM

Stafford Economic Development: Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has named Ginni Matern, Owner and President of Matern Staffing in Spotsylvania, as the 2026 Chair of the Board.

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Prince William County approves $4M land sale to expand flex/tech space in Innovation Park

By Potomac Local News

Published December 19, 2025 at 7:00AM

Prince William Science Accelerator located in Innovation Park, Prince William County welcomes its fifth tenant - Celetrix LLC.

“Prince William County is an amazing place to work and live, but it faces a significant shortage of flex/tech buildings, limiting its ability to attract and retain growing companies, which fuel job creation, diversify the tax base, and bolster the regional economy,” St. John Properties said.

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Fresh Starts for Small Business in Fredericksburg, Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 12, 2025 at 3:00PM

Local economic leaders in Fredericksburg and Prince William County are launching new initiatives to strengthen small businesses and entrepreneurs, reflecting a broader shift toward locally driven networking, education, and collaboration.

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Stafford rolls out tourism, economic summits to support growing business community

By Potomac Local News

Published December 10, 2025 at 1:00PM

With tourism emerging as one of Stafford County’s fastest-growing economic sectors, local officials are bringing businesses together this winter to talk about how to turn more visitors into customers.

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