Economic Development Archives - Page 8 of 11

Published February 22, 2024 at 5:08PM | Updated February 24, 2024 at 9:25AM

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Annual Awards & Gala: A Night at the Monte Carlo, scheduled for April 12 at the Fredericksburg Conference Center at 6:30 p.m.

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Business

Stafford County’s Beer & Business: Unveiling the impact of AI integration in business

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 5, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated February 5, 2024 at 11:17AM

In an exclusive interview with Will King, AI Strategist and founder of MF Growth, Potomac Local News uncovers the insights that will take center stage at Stafford County’s Beer & Business event on February 7.

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Business

Chicken tenders a sign of life at The Garrison, police partnership improves safety at Canterbury Village

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 3, 2024 at 9:57AM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:24AM

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, and apparently, so did his cousin in Virignia, Arthur, who is friendly with Fredericksburg police. Spring is on the way.

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Breaking News

Best Buy closure signals shift in retail landscape for Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2024 at 11:46AM | Updated February 6, 2024 at 9:24PM

Best Buy at 1455 Stafford Market Place in North Stafford [Photo: Mary Davidson]

In a significant development for the local retail scene, the Best Buy store at 1455 Stafford Market Place in North Stafford will close its doors on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

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News

Manassas reports success stories in attracting high-tech businesses, revitalizing commercial corridors

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 24, 2024 at 10:00AM

On Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, Manassas City Economic Development Director Patrick Small I presented an overview of the city’s economic indicators and development projects.

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Features

Fredericksburg Tourism Revamp: Visitor’s center, economic development office relocate for modernization, collaboration

By Mike Salmon

Published January 23, 2024 at 10:55AM

The current center is full of Fredericksburg maps, hats and sweatshirts. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

The city’s Visitor’s Center and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism office are being relocated to modernize Fredericksburg’s tourism industry and make destinations accessible to all.

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Features

Stafford’s new marketing campaign sticks out

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published January 8, 2024 at 9:00AM

Stafford Tourism has launched a new marketing campaign, one they hope will stick with visitors. The December Christmas Tree Lighting event marked the beginning of “Stick to Stafford.”

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Dumfries’ future: Town Council to crack open comprehensive plan

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 22, 2023 at 9:37AM | Updated December 23, 2023 at 10:20AM

Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Dumfries Town Council will begin updating the town’s comprehensive plan.

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Business

7-Eleven opens near Stafford Hospital

By Amelia Breeden

Published December 13, 2023 at 8:35AM

Congratulations to 7-Eleven for the grand opening of their newest store in Stafford. Thank you to the team at 7-Eleven for choosing to further invest in Stafford County.

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Will a boutique hotel replace the demolished Olde Town Inn?

By Amelia Breeden

Published November 30, 2023 at 9:27AM

The once standing, Olde Town Inn, has been completely cleared out earlier this week. Located in the heart of Old Town Manassas, the Inn originally stood at 9403 Main Street, Manassas City Center.

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