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Biz Beat Roundup: Two area banks officially tie up
Also inside: Major project under way adjacent to Kalahari, area businessman re-appointed to UMW board, Under Armour opening area store
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Biz Beat Banter: Dietmar Weselin
This week on Biz Beat Banter, we sit down with Dietmar Weselin, who grew up in Germany during World War II, made his way to the United States and Fredericksburg, became a business success and now gives of his time and talents to support wounded members of the U.S. military.
Biz Beat Clips: Amazon in Stafford, Part One
This week, we kick off a two-part series taking viewers inside Amazon’s two large warehouses on Centreport Parkway in Stafford County. This week features the company’s cross-dock facility, which is the beginning of the journey for many Amazon packages.
Biz Beat Roundup: A hole in one for downtown? Bagel business coming to Caroline Street
Also inside: Downtown bakery profiled in Southern Living, area lodging establishment receives recognition, 116 home sales reported in region
Biz Beat Banter: Tommy Mitchell
Longtime Fredericksburg real estate investor Tommy Mitchell is the guest on this week’s edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Mitchell discusses how he first got involved with downtown real estate investing, how the market has evolved during his decades-long career, and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Gardening Gays Farm
This week we take you to Gardening Gays Farm in King George County, a 27-acre farm and store run by husbands Kevin Graham and Dragan Kurbalija. The business has been named “Best of the Best” in King George for two years running.
Biz Beat Roundup: Fredericksburg re-development project progressing
Also inside: Applicants vie for Fredericksburg EDA openings, large Stafford development approved, Mahjong studio coming to downtown Fredericksburg
Biz Beat Banter: Rahmein Mostafavi
This week, we sit down with stand-up comedian Rahmein Mostafavi, who performs regularly in Fredericksburg, to discuss his craft and the inspiration for his material.
Biz Beat Clips: FLYKUP
This week we take you to FLYKUP in downtown Fredericksburg, a gift shop focused on “Scottish fancy pieces” that is owned by a woman from the east side of Scotland.
News from The Free Press
Region’s worst drought in 18 years continues
Little hope for short term relief.
Where to watch the World Cup in Fredericksburg region
If you can’t travel to the host cities, grab a seat at a local establishment.
New House budget strips environmental standards for data centers, creates commission instead
Updated spending plan, supported by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, no longer includes environmental standards data centers would need to meet in order to be exempted from the state’s sales and use tax.
Powerful recommendation: Stafford Planning Commission urges supervisors to adopt electric-line guidelines
Dominion Energy’s North Anna to Bristers project has been unpopular since being proposed last year.
Judge rules Rappahannock Tribe’s appeal of Caroline water permit can move forward
The court denied motions filed by DEQ and Caroline attorneys seeking to dismiss the Tribe’s claims.