Fred CAT would provide entry level and advanced skills training, certifications, and apprenticeship programs targeted to high demand fields.
Germanna, EDA Move Forward with Plans for Fred CAT
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Germanna to Request EDA Grant for Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology
The request will be for $25,000 a year for five years, according to Michael Zitz, Germanna Community College director of Media & Community Relations.
City Hires Consulting Firm to Assist with Parking Action Plan
Walker will develop a comprehensive action plan to guide near- and long-term parking-related decisions.
EDA Approves $100K in Grants for Eight Organizations
FredXchange received the largest grant, to build a co-working space.
EDA Annual Report Reviews $257K in Grants
The largest single grant — $50,000 — went to FredXchange Inc.
$65,000 Pledged Toward Creation of Fredericksburg Coworking Space
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) pledged $65,000 toward the creation of a coworking office space downtown.
The pledge followed a presentation by Matt Armstrong, president of FredXchange, the nonprofit group that for the last year has spearheaded a initiative to bring a coworking space to the region.
Fredericksburg EDA Approves 22K in Grants
The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) has approved $22,000 in grants to support city businesses and events.
Grants include:
$500 Offered for Fredericksburg Photo
The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) will pay $500 to the first individual or organization to submit a qualifying photo showing the exterior facade of the building at 1010 Caroline St. before it was renovated in 1955.
Tim and Margaret Park, who have operated Tim’s Mart at that location since 1985, are selling the 26,000-square-foot building.
Tax Rate, Frog Walk, Other Events
By Susan Larson
Events in Fredericksburg the week of May 26 – 30, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for more information. Add your event in the comments section.
MONDAY, May 26 – Memorial Day
Memorial Day Events in Fredericksburg
TUESDAY, May 27
Freehling Named Assistant Director For Economic Development
By Susan Larson
Free Lance-Star business reporter Bill Freehling has been hired as Fredericksburg’s new assistant director for economic development.
His duties will include assisting in the development of an economic development strategy, serving as the city staffer to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority and leading the city’s business recruitment and expansion programs, according to a press release.
EDA Awards Grants, Invests in Holiday Gift Card Program
The EDA awards grants four times a year, with deadlines on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.
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