New location for FLS; Sheetz planned in Spotsylvania; popular diner opening this week in Fredericksburg; longtime area business closes.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 7
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Biz Beat Banter now on popular podcast platforms
People can now listen to the Free Press’ Biz Beat Banter podcast on two popular streaming services.
Hyperion Espresso vandalized, remains open
Around 3 a.m. Monday, Fredericksburg police got a call about a man wearing a trash bag and breaking windows at the downtown coffee shop.
Indoor pickleball facility opens in Spotsylvania
The region’s first indoor facility dedicated exclusively to pickleball has opened in Spotsylvania County.
Biz Beat Clips: The Good Feet Store
The Good Feet Store, which has locations throughout the U.S., has opened a store in Fredericksburg’s Central Park.
Da Vinci 5 a surgical renaissance for Mary Washington Healthcare
MWHC has been using robotics in surgery since 2008, but lately the healthcare system has stepped up its investment and training in the equipment.
See which houses sold locally last week (Oct. 22-29)
A three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom lakefront house in the Lake of the Woods was the highest-price house this week at $1.35 million.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 30
Opening date announced for popular restaurant.
Patient First planned near Alum Spring in Fredericksburg
The facility, which could open as soon as 2026, is slated for a currently vacant commercial pad site in front of the Fredericksburg Park neighborhood.
Bowman Center gets new digs, craft brews as part of revitalization
Former home to cellophane plant adds a brewery, 250-unit apartment.
Biz Beat Clips: The Port Oysteria & Brewery
This week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips takes you inside the new Port Oysteria & Brewery in Downtown Fredericksburg.
More large downtown Fredericksburg properties changing hands
Two large buildings in the center of downtown Fredericksburg are for sale, continuing a recent trend in the market.
Popular restaurant chain coming to Spotsylvania
First Watch, a popular restaurant chain, is coming to the Cosner’s Corner area of Spotsylvania County.
Central Park sign getting refreshed, slightly reduced in size
The Central Park sign off Interstate 95 in Fredericksburg is getting a refresh.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 23
One restaurant opens on Lafayette Boulevard, one closes in Cosner’s Corner.
Beck’s Antiques pivots to a new business model
A downtown Fredericksburg staple for 40 years, Beck’s Antiques & Books has moved to the cloud.
Walmart reigns as regional grocery leader
Walmart captured about 20.1 percent of the Fredericksburg-area grocery market, while Giant placed second with 15.1 percent.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 1: Joel Griffin
Joel Griffin is the featured guest of the first edition of Biz Beat Banter. He speaks about his upbringing, career, public service and philanthropy.
Biz Beat Clips: Whittingham turns 30
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, Bob Whittingham talks about his store’s 30th anniversary.
Data center construction already underway in region
Data center campuses in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties are believed to be the first two with shovels in ground across the Fredericksburg region.
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