New data center campus proposed near Gari Melchers Belmont in southern Stafford County.
Biz Beat Roundup: Dominican-Italian restaurant slated for Canal Quarter
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Biz Beat Clips: Change is in the cards at Carl’s
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video shows you the scene at Carl’s Ice Cream in Fredericksburg on re-opening day 2025 (it was Friday, Feb. 14). Watch to see what’s new this season at the iconic ice cream stand.
Biz Beat Roundup: Big-brand store opening soon in Central Park
Construction starts on dog-oriented park and bar; Anticipated store opening in a few weeks in Central Park; Stafford sale eclipses $1 million.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 5: Chris Newman
In this episode: Chris’ love of music, and how he continues to pursue that interest; his thoughts about becoming CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, and his goals for the organization; how he manages his time to take on all the many commitments in his life.
Biz Beat Clips: What’s on the horizon for Stafford?
Stafford County and its economic development prospects/efforts is the subject of this week’s Biz Beat Clips video.
Biz Beat Roundup: $302M land sale closes in Stafford
Site work begins at Mary’s Landing; Mary Washington Healthcare acquires another local medical practice; downtown restaurant ‘steaks’ its claim on ambience
Biz Beat Clips: Monster Mini Golf
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside Monster Mini Golf in North Stafford.
Biz Beat Roundup: Area’s hopping scene earns nomination from USA Today
Developer looking to build bank branch; report shows extent of data center activity in region; Fredericksburg recognized for craft beer scene.
Biz Beat Clips: Anita’s Cafe & Dessert Bar
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside Anita’s Cafe & Dessert Bar in downtown Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Roundup: More data centers proposed in Stafford
Numerous additional data centers proposed in Stafford; fast-food restaurant proposed along U.S. 17 in Stafford; Spotsy Regional planning free-standing ER in Stafford; three area homes fetch seven figures; recent lease transactions; downtown restaurant project back on ARB agenda
Biz Beat Clips: Let’s Break Bread
A new restaurant in Downtown Fredericksburg called Let’s Break Bread at 104 Wolfe St. is the subject of this week’s Biz Beat Clips episode.
Biz Beat Roundup: Celebrate Virginia land sold for $15M
126 acres sold in Celebrate Virginia South; Royal Farms opening in Port Royal; local leasing activity; MWHC buys Central Park office building; homebuilder to donate $1M to charity; City home sale surpasses $2M
Biz Beat Clips: X-Golf Fredericksburg
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside X-Golf Fredericksburg, where people can play some of the most-famous courses in the world on one of several golf simulators.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 4: UMW President Dr. Troy Paino
We covered a range of topics during our 45-minute conversation, including: What drew Dr. Paino from a career in law to one in higher education, what attracted him to Fredericksburg and UMW, what goals he has for the University and what it’s like to be a University president.
Pro bono pasta: Renato’s offering free lunches to children during school closings
Snow days mean no school lunches for needy students. One downtown eatery is filling the gap.
Fredericksburg area business roundup
Properties sold, new businesses open in downtown.
208 homes sold in past three weeks
A 3,845-square-foot house at 615 Fauquier St. just off Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg topped the list.
Biz Beat Clips: Bitcoin-mining in the ‘Burg
There is bitcoin-mining occurring right here in Fredericksburg. Hear from the people doing it about how mining works, how people can integrate bitcoin into their portfolios and more.
McNally winding down time with Community Foundation
Foundation has seen enormous growth in assets, community impact under longtime CEO’s watch.
Biz Beat Briefs: Dec. 18
Pharmacy opens in FXBG, new leadership teams for FAAR and Chamber, Spotsy cafe celebrates anniversary, Publix opens
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