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Biz Beat Roundup: Local housing market solid in March
Also inside: $77 million sale in Stafford, UMW students win business-pitch contest, entrepreneur tells inspiring story on podcast.
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Biz Beat Banter: Anita Crossfield
We covered a range of topics during our conversation, including: Anita’s early life in war-torn Kosovo, how she made her way to the U.S. and ended up in Fredericksburg, and the life of an entrepreneur running a downtown business.
Biz Beat Clips: Potomac Point Winery
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video highlights Potomac Point Winery in Stafford County and a recent statewide award that the business received.
Biz Beat Roundup: $6.7 million deal closes in Fredericksburg
Also inside: $2.175 million sale closes in Milford; new businesses open in Stafford; country club celebrates milestone anniversary.
Biz Beat Banter: Mary Jane Pitts O’Neill
We covered a range of topics during our conversation, including: Mary Jane’s childhood in Fredericksburg, her career in real estate and how she makes her philanthropic decisions locally.
Biz Beat Clips: BUMRUSH Vinyl Shop
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video highlights BUMRUSH Vinyl Shop in Fredericksburg, a retro music store offering vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs and more.
Biz Beat Roundup: Buc-ee’s seeking rezoning for Stafford project
Also inside: Expanded NICU opens at Mary Washington Hospital; another data center in the works in Stafford; new stores under way for popular chains.
Biz Beat Banter: Kevin Breen
We covered a range of topics during our 30-minute conversation, including: Kevin’s childhood in Ireland, how his fleet feet took him to America, and how he has built one of the leading local real estate brokerage firms.
Biz Beat Clips: Gibson’s Soft Serve transforms former gas station
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video focuses on Gibson’s Soft Serve in Bowling Green, which is serving up frozen treats from a former Texaco station.
News from The Free Press
Press Rewind, April 14-19
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
At Tapa Rio, both the mood and food are worth sharing
The riverfront restaurant, which celebrated its sixth anniversary in January, is the culmination of Erika Acosta’s culinary journey.
Stafford school board awaiting word on which gap they’ll need to span
Revenue from the county and state could leave as little as $700,000 or as much as $16.5 million unfunded.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Weekend will be warm and dry across the Fredericksburg region.
HR blocked: Spotsylvania School Board votes down third-party hiring audit after troubling incidents
Five board members believe changes already made to the hiring process will eliminate job candidates who may harm children.