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The New Post Golf Range near the intersection of State Route 2 and U.S. 17 in Spotsylvania County has closed.

Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 7

by | Nov 6, 2024 | BizBeat, Business

  • The New Post Golf Range in Spotsylvania County permanently closed Oct. 27 after nearly 25 years in business.
  • Fredericksburg’s Free Lance-Star newspaper is relocating to a smaller space within the Central Park Corporate Center. The newspaper leased 2,213 square feet of office space at 1320-1440 Central Park Blvd. Jamie Scully and Sharon Schmidt of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord.
  • A Sheetz is planned on a 2.7-acre parcel at the corner of State Route 2 and U.S. 17 in the New Post development (near the monument sign at that corner). ARLS Properties LLC bought the parcel from Tricord Inc. last month for $2 million. Brian Cunningham and Carl Braun with Coldwell Banker Commercial Elite represented the seller.
  • Silver Diner at the entrance to Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center will open Thursday.
  • Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has published a research paper on the boom in data center developments in the Fredericksburg and Richmond regions. Read the report here.
  • The University of Mary Washington has received a $24,994 grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to refocus work-study jobs to internship experiences. Read more.
  • Allan Myers VA Inc. has leased 1,900 square feet of office space at 20 PGA Drive, Suite 101, in Stafford County from Coal Landing LLC. Brian Cunningham with Coldwell Banker Commercial Elite represented the landlord.
  • Salon 916 LLC has leased 1,000 square feet of retail space at 4701 Plank Road, Suite 108, in Spotsylvania from Sayyar Plank Road Property, LLC. Cunningham represented the landlord.
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus of Fredericksburg PC has leased 1,950 square feet of office space at 2201 Charles St., Suite 103, in the City of Fredericksburg from MG Properties Co. LLC. Ben Keddie with Coldwell Banker Commercial Elite represented the landlord.
  • DRM 1 Incorporated last month purchased 3500 & 3502 Plank Road in Spotsylvania from The Properties-Battlefield LLC for $3.75 million. Allison Graves with Coldwell Banker Commercial Elite represented the seller.
  • Andrea Perry, executive director at Spring Arbor Cottage of Fredericksburg, recently received the 2024 Assisted Living Administrator of the Year from the Virginia Assisted Living Association.
  • The 4,592-square-foot building where Chick-fil-A is located at 1698 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg sold last month for $3.4 million, according to the October deed transfer report. The buyer was Paladin Company LLC.
  • Two of the three live-work townhouses on William Street near Sedona Taphouse in downtown Fredericksburg sold last month, according to the October deed transfer report. The one at 541 William St. (next to Sedona Taphouse) sold for $1.99 million to 2535 LLC, and the one at 521 William St. (next to the ABC store) sold for $2.1 million to Danilo and Alona Orofino. Fredericksburg Fitness Studio, which is located at 2541 Cowan Blvd., has announced plans to open a second studio at 541 William St. The Orofinos will open a second location of Orofino Wellness on the first floor of 521 William (the other one is at 1403 Franklin St.), while making the upstairs their home.
  • The Lester Group has appointed Jerry Pennington as vice president of Fortress Door Company, which has a significant presence in Spotsylvania.
  • The American Traffic Safety Services Association leased 6,933 square feet of office space at Riverside Office Park, 150 Riverside Parkway, in Stafford. Jamie Scully of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.
  • Veterans Choice Roofing LLC leased 5,000 square feet of flex space at 5127 Park Drive, Suite A, in Spotsylvania. Jamie Scully of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.
  • Beyond Boxing LLC leased 2,000 square feet of industrial space at Quarles Warehouses, 101 Juliad Court, in Stafford. Sharon Schmidt of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord.
  • Utopia Training School leased 1,504 square feet of retail space at Spring Knoll, 20 Plantation Drive, in Stafford. Joby Saliceti and Sharon Schmidt of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord.
  • Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia Inc. leased 1,500 square feet of retail space at Spotsylvania Crossing, 3629 Plank Road, in Spotsylvania. Sharon Schmidt of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.
  • Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness leased 1,500 square feet of space at 5 Mile Centre, 6320 5th Mile Centre Park, in Spotsylvania. Sharon Schmidt of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.

“Biz Beat Briefs” runs every Wednesday morning and includes a roundup of business news items from around the Fredericksburg region. Send submissions to: [email protected].

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