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FREDERICKSBURG, Va., January 31, 2023: Atlantic Builders, an award-winning regional homebuilder, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its model home at Afton Villas, a new 55+ community. Located at 10501 Afton Grove Court in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the new Quinn model will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The community features innovative attached villa homes with prices starting at $399,900 for to-be-built homes and quick move-in homes from $429,900. Homes range from 1,900 to 2,650 square feet and include an owner’s suite with a deluxe bathroom, kitchen, great room and dining room all on the first floor. The upper level includes a large loft area, two additional bedrooms and a full bath, while the basement provides room for storage or extra living space.
“We’re thrilled to welcome residents to Afton Villas, and we look forward to providing a sense of community during this exciting new chapter of their lives,” said Chris Burns, vice president of sales and marketing for Atlantic Builders.
A grand opening event will be held on Saturday, February 25 from 1-3 p.m. Food and drinks will be served. Realtors and interested buyers are welcome to join.
To schedule a personal tour, call 540-755-3308. For more information, visit www.atlanticbuilders.com or www.afton55.com.
About Atlantic Builders
Atlantic Builders is an award-winning, privately owned regional builder that has delivered thousands of brand-new homes in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area for over a quarter century and is now building in the Charlottesville/Augusta County region as well. We have a simple philosophy: Build the best homes possible and create extraordinary relationships. We do that through our passion, dependability, and dedication to excellence, which is reflected in our consistent ranking in the Top 10% of Builders Nationally as surveyed by Eliant, a homebuilder surveying company, as well as our receiving the National Association of Homebuilders National Housing Quality Award, one of the highest and most prestigious awards in homebuilding.
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FREDERICKSBURG/WAYNESBORO VA–Atlantic Builders, its employees, and Guaranteed Rate (lending partner) hosted its sixth annual Holiday Hope campaign and have donated a total of $18,000 to community organizations located in Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Waynesboro.
For the sixth year in a row, Atlantic’s team of employees have raised funds for those in need in their local community through the employee-led Holiday Hope campaign. They have now given approximately $85,000 to local community organizations. Countless families have been provided for during the Holidays–including over 130 children in Spotsylvania alone–through this annual charitable giving campaign that lasts from November into mid-December.
Holiday Hope has been spearheaded by Glen Raymond, land and project estimator, who has been on the Atlantic Builders’ team for over ten years. “We have a very generous team with Atlantic Builders. They get very excited to contribute money and do the Christmas shopping for the kids,” Raymond said. “This would not be possible without the generosity of the entire Atlantic Builders team and it makes me proud to be a part of Atlantic Builders.”
Local organizations benefitting from the 2022 Holiday Hope campaign include:
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Spotsylvania Social Services, Christmas presents for children
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Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Operation Blue Christmas, presents and meals for families
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Stafford Junction, Christmas presents and meals for families and seniors
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Stafford Social Services, Christmas presents and meals for families and seniors
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Stafford Sheriff’s Christmas for Kids and Seniors
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Waynesboro Social Services, Christmas presents and meals for families and seniors
A Core Value at Atlantic Builders is to “Give Back” and this is demonstrated throughout the year by Atlantic’s leadership and employees. Atlantic’s team is encouraged to give time and treasure to local organizations and most of Atlantic’s team members sit on various boards and volunteer on a regular basis. Atlantic Builders also donates all proceeds from its annual Give Back Home to organizations like Germanna Community College, Loisann’s Hope House, Rappahannock United Way, YMCA, and other community-minded organizations.
Learn more at AtlanticBuilders.com and by following Atlantic Builders’ social media accounts.
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Good afternoon. This Saturday, December 17th, from 11am-2:45pm AARP and INF Care are offering 2 free courses for 55+ adults at the Chinn Park Library. The goal of these courses is to get older adults more comfortable with technology.
The courses will cover an introduction to how technology can be used to keep you independent and learning technical and non-technical ways to protect yourself in this digital world.
Links to the events are below. It is free but registration is required, so register today and learn from the experts. Bring your questions!
https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/7512565
https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/7512557
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STAFFORD, Va. – SUCCESS Space is taking “work from home” to another level.
SUCCESS™ Space, a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) announced it has signed a franchise agreement with local business entrepreneurs, Dr. Fallon Hutcherson and Felicia Minor-Calliste, to open a coworking location in the Stafford County area of Northern Virginia.
Designed to meet the demand for a suburban, modernized workspace, the SUCCESS Space in Stafford County includes coworking office spaces, an express SUCCESS Cafe™, certified SUCCESS Coaching™, and a SUCCESS World™ metaverse. The coworking space aims to support and enhance the growth of local business professionals and solopreneurs that are both socially minded and technically savvy.
“When we learned about the SUCCESS Space model, we were immediately interested in investing,” said Dr. Hutcherson. “The coaching, cafe and coworking model aligned perfectly with the business ventures we were considering and with our growth goals for ownership opportunities. This is a unique concept in Stafford County and surrounding communities, meeting an important and unsatisfied need for those in the area. We look forward to meeting that need, while also fostering the growth of our professional community.”
The pair, both longtime residents of Stafford County, bring a variety of business experience to the table. Both have previously held high-level roles in program management and analytics for technology, governmental and federal agencies. This combination of skills primes the duo as the perfect candidates for the SUCCESS Space business model, allowing them to further their management expertise while running the day-to-day operations of their location.
By targeting suburban retail areas, SUCCESS Space supports professionals closer to home and meets the various needs of entrepreneurs with business support resources traditionally reserved for large companies. This revolutionary coworking concept offers rent-by-the-minute office space, giving local businesses and professionals the power to rent offices on an as-needed basis in both short-term and long-term commitments. These innovative environments facilitate conversation and collaboration among communities through certified coaching services and by offering a contemporary event space designed to bring local professionals together. Each location offers access to its own metaverse, which gives professionals from all over the world an online platform to connect outside of a physical location. Whether its users are meeting for business, coffee or happy hour, SUCCESS Space is an innovative private space to think deeply, meet together and ideate.
“There is immense growth potential in the Stafford County and we’re excited to have Felicia and Fallon on board to spearhead our expansion into an untapped market,” said Ted Laatz, President of SUCCESS Space. “Their commitment to the model and belief in the offering we’ve built is something we’re always looking for in our owners, and we’re thrilled to have them as a part of our Founder’s Club.”
As an emerging franchise concept, SUCCESS Space is expanding nationally with both single and multi-unit franchise operators. Ideal franchisees have a strong vision for how “work” is evolving. SUCCESS Enterprises is looking for smart businesspeople to invest in their local communities who have a background in entrepreneurship, leadership, small business management and retail. Well-capitalized investors and entrepreneurs with investment capital ranging between $454,650 and $776,150 are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about SUCCESS Space and its franchise opportunities, visit https://successfranchise.com/
About SUCCESS™ Space
Backed by parent company eXp World Holdings, Inc., the SUCCESS Space model developed by SUCCESS Enterprises is a concept that is revolutionizing the coworking model. Offering highly flexible on-demand rentals, access to onsite professional business coaching, virtual world communication technology, full-service cafes and the backing of the SUCCESS brand, SUCCESS Space locations are a new kind of coworking solution with a focus on servicing suburban communities. As the leading voice of personal and professional development for nearly 125 years, SUCCESS Enterprises is using the SUCCESS Space business model to complement its mission to enhance the way people collaborate and cowork. For more information visit www.successfranchise.com
About SUCCESS Enterprises
SUCCESS® Enterprises, a multi-platform media company, is the leader in personal and professional development, offering content, resources and training to inspire, motivate and educate. Its flagship property, SUCCESS® magazine, was founded in 1897 by achievement philosopher Orison Swett Marden. In addition to the printed magazine, companion media properties within SUCCESS Enterprises include SUCCESS.com, SUCCESS Coaching, SUCCESS Space, podcasts, newsletters, digital training courses, and Achievers All-Access, an online platform that further expands resources and training for its members. SUCCESS Enterprises is owned by eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI). For more information visit www.success.com.
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[MANASSAS, VA] -Sara Ordway has been named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Best Female Entrepreneur category in the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run- worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards.
More than 1,500 entries were submitted this year for consideration in more than 100 categories, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Women Run Workplace of the Year. Sara Ordway won in the Best Female Entrepreneur category for Business Services.
Sara Ordway is CEO and Artistic Director of Ordway Conservatory of Classical Ballet in Manassas, VA. A ballet school that focuses on teaching the whole student and promoting positive body image as well as providing a world class ballet education. One of the judges said: “I felt her passion in all of her endeavors. I love that she teaches her students that it’s not mastery that is the goal but performing. She calls it “magic” and indeed I feel like it is. Her entrepreneurial spirit shines through the way she navigated her company through the Pandemic and came out with a stronger business, stronger students, and a stronger community. That is by far the “magic”. I love this and would love to learn more about her.”
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 200 business professionals around the world, working on eight juries.
Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, said, “In its 19th year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received an outstanding body of nominations from women in organizations of all types, in 27 nations. We are gratified by how meaningful it is to women to win a Stevie Award, and how impactful it can be on the futures of their careers and their organizations. We congratulate all of this year’s Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners for their achievements.”
Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Women.
About Ordway Conservatory of Classical Ballet: Ordway Conservatory is a ballet school located in Manassas, VA and founded in 2018 by former principal dancer, Sara Ordway. Ordway Conservatory’s mission is to provide a world class ballet education in a safe and nurturing environment focused entirely on its students ensuring that each dancer feels confident, accomplished, and beautiful while developing exceptional dance, health and leadership skills.
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Macie Grace Foundation, 10/31/2022
The Macie Grace Foundation is holding its 3rd Macie’s Matching Fundraiser. This fundraiser benefits Lee Hill Elementary School PTO, located in Fredericksburg, VA.
Lee Hill Elementary School’s PTO is currently raising funds to make improvements to their school’s playground, including adding a new set of swings.
The fundraiser launched by the Macie Grace Foundation on October 16th, will run through November 16th 2022 with a goal of $4,500. Every dollar donated to the foundation, up to $4,500, will be matched with an overall goal of $9,000 being donated to Lee Hill Elementary School’s PTO. Funds donated now will go towards the project with an estimated finish date in 2023.
The Macie’s Matching Fundraiser program was started by the Macie Grace Foundation in 2020 as a way to assist communities update and establish safe and accessible playgrounds around the country.
“We launched this fundraiser as a way to celebrate our sweet Macie’s life since her passing 4 years ago this month. This Macie’s Matching fundraiser is particularly special to us since Macie’s Mom’s family are local to the area. It’s important to us as a family, and as a foundation, to be able to educate and advocate for safe and accessible playgrounds for all ages. To be able to see how Macie’s story has had an impact locally is heartwarming to say the least. I hope we will be able to help other communities locally in the future.” – Bridget Burger, VP Macie Grace Foundation
Please join the Macie Grace foundation in helping Lee Hill Elementary School add a new swing set to their playground. Follow the link below or go to www.maciegrace.org to donate today!. All donations made between now and November 16th, 2022 will be matched with the final funds being donated to the Lee Hill Elementary PTO.
The Macie Grace Foundation was established in 2019 in memory of Macie Grace. Macie tragically lost her life October 19, 2018, in a 100% preventable accident while playing on the playground at her favorite place, preschool. The Macie Grace Foundation is committed to Make Every Day A Safe Day. We do this by increasing playground safety awareness necessary to create and maintain a happy, fun, and safe environment in an effort to prevent injury or death.
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Rockville, MD – Students at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School are participating in a nationwide fundraising effort with Teens with Heartsongs to raise money and awareness for families of children receiving overnight care and long-term care at Children’s National Hospital.The hospital is one of the world’s best-specialized hospitals and provides treatment to over 200,000 patients every year, however, many families find themselves stretched across the country and unable to support and comfort each other before, during, and after treatment. This program funds the housing so these families can be together during these difficult times.
“The cost of a hotel would have been incredibly burdensome for us.” said an anonymous family. “Our family is so grateful to the Teens with Heartsongs program. We don’t know what we would have done without you! Thank you!”
You can contribute to their efforts here; http://giving.childrensnational.org/goto/cesjds.
About Teens With Heartsongs
Teens with Heartsongs is a leadership program for high school students that provides teens with important life skills, an introduction to philanthropy and building community, and the ability to know that they are making a difference in the hearts, minds, and health of hundreds of children each year. Teens with Heartsongs works in conjunction with The Heartsongs Fund which was established in 2001 as a tribute to Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a child poet, peacemaker, and an inspiration to us all. Mattie was a long-time patient of Children’s National before he lost his battle with a rare form of muscular dystrophy in June 2004.
To honor Mattie, and the enormous efforts put forth by the family of doctors and nurses at Children’s, not just on Mattie’s behalf, but on behalf of the millions of children treated at the Hospital every year, The Heartsongs Fund was created to support the hospital’s housing initiative for patients and families. Since its inception, The Heartsongs Fund has raised nearly $2,000,000.
For more information and to donate to this worthy cause and support the fundraising efforts of local teens, please visit http://giving.childrensnational.org/goto/cesjds.
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Joseph Vaisman & Abigail Chesman
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Rockville, MD – Students at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School are participating in a nationwide fundraising effort with Teens with Heartsongs to raise money and awareness for families of children receiving overnight care and long-term care at Children’s National Hospital.The hospital is one of the world’s best-specialized hospitals and provides treatment to over 200,000 patients every year, however, many families find themselves stretched across the country and unable to support and comfort each other before, during, and after treatment. This program funds the housing so these families can be together during these difficult times.
“The cost of a hotel would have been incredibly burdensome for us.” said an anonymous family. “Our family is so grateful to the Teens with Heartsongs program. We don’t know what we would have done without you! Thank you!”
You can contribute to their efforts here; http://giving.childrensnational.org/goto/cesjds
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The Lovejoy Gallery on Main Opening in Historic Old Town Manassas
Manassas, VA October 21st, 2022 – The City of Manassas will welcome its newest gallery on the top floor of historic 9358 Main Street.
Founded in Manassas by Virginia native Nancy Jean Edmundson and former Manassas City Councilman Ian Lovejoy, the Lovejoy Gallery on Main is a working studio that also hosts a collection of art from around the world. A boutique gallery, the Lovejoy Gallery on Main offers a curated selection of works from regional artists as well as offerings from Europe and the Caribbean.
“We’ve created a home for local artists to showcase their work – a delightful additional to the growing arts community in Old Town Manassas,” said Edmundson. “It’s a unique opportunity to bring new life to a wonderful 120-year-old building,” added Lovejoy.
The grand opening exhibit will feature about 15 artists with works ranging from Abstracts to Landscapes, Oil on Canvas to Alcohol Ink.
The Gallery’s grand opening is scheduled as part of the November 4th Manassas Fall Gallery Walk from 6PM to 9PM and will take place at 9358 Main Street, Manassas VA 20110.
For more information about the gallery, visit www.LovejoyOnMain.com
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Oct. 5, 2022: Atlantic Builders, an award-winning regional homebuilder, is pleased to announce its new 55+ community, Afton Villas, is now pre-selling.
The community features innovative attached villa homes with prices starting at $399,900. Homes range from approximately 1,900 to 2,650 square feet and include an owner’s suite with a deluxe bathroom, kitchen, great room and dining room all on the first floor. The upper level includes a large loft area, two additional bedrooms and a full bath, while the basement provides room for storage or extra living space.
“We’re thrilled to announce pre-sales at Afton Villas. The community offers ease of living for 55+ adults and baby boomers looking to start a new chapter of their lives,” said ??Tom Schoedel, president of Atlantic Builders. “Over the past 25 years, Atlantic Builders has delivered thousands of new homes in the Fredericksburg area and we’re excited to add Afton Villas to our portfolio.”
Located along Mine Road, Afton Villas is convenient to Route 1 and I-95 with easy access to downtown Fredericksburg and local retail hubs like Central Park, Cosner’s Corner and Spotsylvania Towne Centre. The community features coveted active adult amenities such as pickleball courts, a community gathering pavilion and plenty of open space for walking or biking.
Afton Villas will be featured in Atlantic Builders’ upcoming parade of one-level living homes. The parade will take place from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 and will feature several events at Atlantic Builders’ one-level model homes throughout the Fredericksburg area, including:
Bridgewater at Franklin Farm: Oct. 15, 12-3 p.m.
Autumn Favorites with Chef Rashida
Chesapeake at Orchard Hill at Fawn Lake: Oct. 22, 12-3 p.m.
Easy Fall Entertaining: Cooking Demo + Tips & Tricks
For more information, visit www.atlanticoneforall.com, www.atlanticbuilders.com or www.afton55.com.
About Atlantic Builders
Atlantic Builders is an award-winning, privately owned regional builder that has delivered thousands of brand-new homes in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area for over a quarter century and is now building in the Charlottesville/Augusta County region as well. We have a simple philosophy: Build the best homes possible and create extraordinary relationships. We do that through our passion, dependability, and dedication to excellence, which is reflected in our consistent ranking in the Top 10% of Builders Nationally as surveyed by Eliant, a homebuilder surveying company, as well as our receiving the National Association of Homebuilders National Housing Quality Award, one of the highest and most prestigious awards in homebuilding.
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