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Ring Spaces creating community for professionals in new co-workspace

Published March 15, 2024 at 12:53PM

Ring Spaces, located in downtown Fredericksburg, offers a dynamic environment for professionals seeking flexible workspace solutions. Serving as both a coworking space and an event venue, Ring Spaces aims to foster a vibrant community of like-minded business professionals. Paulina Bellrose, the community manager, elaborates on the vision behind Ring Spaces and its offerings.

“Ring Spaces provides a conducive environment for individuals who work remotely or seek an alternative workspace,” explains Bellrose. “Our goal is to cultivate a community where members can network and collaborate while pursuing their respective endeavors.”

Ballywhack Shack Café moves to new location in Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

Published March 15, 2024 at 9:24AM | Updated March 15, 2024 at 6:58PM

Ballywhack Shack owner Sherry Mangus opens her relocated sandwich shop in Occoquan.

Ballywhack Shack Café marked its grand opening with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony this past Saturday, March 9. The café began on the town’s main drag, Mill Street, Ballywhack Shack, and has found ~~its new~~ a second home at 126 Commerce Street, neighboring the Golden Plum (previously known as Mom’s Apple Pie).

In a candid moment during the event, Sherry Mangas, owner of Ballywhack Shack, reminisced about the journey that led to this exciting milestone. Mangas shared her story, tracing back to her tenure at the Blue Arbor Café in 2007, where she discovered her passion for the culinary arts. Following the closure of Blue Arbor, fate intervened as she stumbled upon a humble shed on Mill Street, which she transformed into a thriving sandwich shop and hot dog stand.

Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce unveils new headquarters

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 4:43PM | Updated March 15, 2024 at 9:37AM

Outside the new offices of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce

In a momentous occasion attended by hundreds of community members and dignitaries, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce inaugurated its new headquarters at 1701 Fall Hill Avenue with a vibrant ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, March 13, 2024.

The event marked a significant milestone in the chamber’s history, symbolizing a new chapter of growth and opportunity for the organization and the community it serves. Susan Spears, the CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, expressed her gratitude to all those who participated in the celebration and acknowledged the importance of their support.

Celebree School of Bristow to hold ribbon cutting tomorrow, Friday, March 15

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 11:51AM

Enrollment is now open, and community members are encouraged to contact Celebree School for tours, visits, and more information. Celebree School of Bristow offers childcare programs to families in the surrounding area.

Celebree School of Bristow is owned and operated by local entrepreneur, Nasar Agha. Agha is a veteran of the franchising industry with over 20 years of experience as a franchisee. He also has worked in construction, marketing, and sales after moving from Pakistan to the U.S. in 2008.

Belmont Logistics breaks ground: $110 million industrial complex set to reshape Woodbridge’s Route 1 corridor

By Potomac Local News

Published March 13, 2024 at 2:52PM | Updated March 13, 2024 at 5:29PM

Officials break ground for a new logistics center in the Route 1 corridor in Woodbridge [Photo: Alan Gloss]

Company and county government leaders gathered today for a groundbreaking ceremony at 13710 Dabney Road in Woodbridge for Belmont Logistics, a planned Class A industrial complex with three buildings totaling 416,000 square feet on 37 acres. The construction represents a $110 million capital investment in e-commerce logistics infrastructure and is the only new industrial space delivering in 2024 along Northern Virginia’s I-95 corridor, a press release states.

The development will reshape an area next to Belmont Bay, an enclave at the confluence of the Potomac and Occoquan rivers, and a wildlife refuge. The industrial land includes several auto shops, an ironworks, and a towing firm.

Manassas government expands property portfolio: Purchases Manassas Shopping Center for redevelopment

By Potomac Local News

Published March 13, 2024 at 10:21AM

The Economic Development Authority of the City of Manassas (EDA) will buy a shopping center, a mainstay at 9018 Mathis Avenue, to help spur the long-planned redevelopment and revitalization of the Mathis Avenue corridor.

The purchase comes after the city announced the purchase of the former 20-acre Marsteller Middle School property at 8730 Sudley Road for $10 million, with plans to transform it into the city’s 21st public park.

Manassas breaks ground for 247 new homes

By Potomac Local News

Published March 11, 2024 at 3:38PM

City leaders and Van Metre Homes came together today, March 11, 2024, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Ashberry, a new residential community set to redefine the landscape of Manassas.

With 247 units planned for Historic Downtown Manassas, Ashberry will offer residents a unique opportunity to embrace a vibrant, transit-oriented lifestyle in the heart of the city. The homes will be built on top of more than 60 parcels that contain older, single-family homes that will be demolished as part of the project.

Zeiders Enterprises celebrates its 40th anniversary

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 6, 2024 at 12:11PM

Zeiders headquarters

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. (Zeiders) is pleased to announce that March 2024 marks the 40th anniversary for the company.

More can be found in Zeiders press release:

First V/O Med Spa in Virginia to open at Stonebridge

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2024 at 12:11PM

The family firm that opened the Hand and Stone Massage at Dillingham Square in Lake Ridge will open a new franchise in Woodbridge.

Healthy Living Ventures, a mother-and-daughter franchise development team, is opening the first V/O Med Spa in Virginia in the Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center in Woodbridge on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Davis retires from Germanna, becomes head of Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Trustees

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2024 at 8:17AM

[Photo: Photo by Suzanne Rossi for Germanna Community College ]

Davis retired from his job as head of Germanna’s Educational Foundation and Gullickson’s Special Assistant for Institutional Development on March 1 to take a volunteer position replacing Ron Branscome as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Mary Washington Healthcare, a $1 billion health system with two hospitals and 42 additional facilities across the Fredericksburg region.

“Bruce brought more than fundraising skills to his job as he led efforts to build the Stafford Center in North Stafford and a health science building in Locust Grove,” said Germanna Community College President Janet Gullickson in a press release. “He also brought a huge heart with a deep well of empathy for our students. His sense of genuine caring opened doors for students even in difficult economic times like the pandemic. Because of his commitment to students and passion for the work, Bruce succeeded in doing much more than allowing Germanna to expand. He allowed us to help students in need not only with money to help them cover tuition payments but also with basic needs like car repairs and gas and food.”