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Biz Beat Roundup: Local auto dealership changes hands
Also inside: New townhouses planned near Fredericksburg train station, data center campus proposed in Spotsylvania, UMW board raises tuition
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Biz Beat Banter: Anne Little
This week, Bill sits down with Tree Fredericksburg Co-founder Anne Little to discuss her career before coming to Fredericksburg, the success of Tree Fredericksburg, her thoughts on running again for City Council and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Fred Books
This week we tell you about Fred Books, a business started by two Fredericksburg-area men that hosts regular public sales featuring books, vinyl, puzzles, movies, games and more.
Biz Beat Roundup: Kalahari announces opening day, ‘safari migration’
Also inside: UMW planning downtown parade and event for national championship, menswear store coming to downtown, area median housing prices approach a half-million dollars
Biz Beat Banter: Fred Rankin
Longtime Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) President and CEO Fred Rankin is the guest on this week’s edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Fred discusses his time at MWHC and gives his thoughts on what makes for a healthy and happy retirement.
Biz Beat Clips: Eastern Virginia Career College
This week’s video takes viewers to Eastern Virginia Career College in Spotsylvania, which trains students in a variety of sought-after fields including healthcare.
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular chain coming to Thornburg
Also inside: Local employers recognized for intern programs, downtown business owners purchase building, area employers named among best places to work in Virginia
Biz Beat Banter: Richmond McDaniel
This week, Bill sits down with longtime area real estate professional and native Richmond McDaniel to discuss his career, thoughts on work-life balance, decision to not get involved with the family business and more.
Biz Beat Clips: King George tulip-grower starting festival
This week, we take you to King George County-based Bloomia, which sells tulips to grocery stores all over the country and this year is launching a local tulip festival.
News from The Free Press
Grafton Village principal named to inaugural Virginia Principals of Distinction class
Michael Sidebotham was recognized for sustained leadership and lasting impact on students.
Ralph Bunche Alumni Association requests extension of MOU with King George County
Supervisors also voted to increase the meals tax in the county from 4% to 6%.
Schools, community agencies dominate city budget hearing
Speakers advocate for more school funding, particularly for special education, where the division lags behind.
Caroline County Public Schools hosting Region III job fair on Saturday morning
The event will feature sessions on how to become a licensed teacher.
Congressional redistricting is narrowly approved statewide
In the Fredericksburg area, though, the “yes” side, which supported the redistricting, prevailed only in the city.