We will continue to update this blog with information about SBA loans and other assistance programs, but in the meantime we wanted to publish this helpful email from REDCO President Joe DiStefano about the process/status:
Bill Freehling
City releases FY21 recommended budget
City Manager Tim Baroody on Tuesday presented a recommended Fiscal Year 2021 budget to City Council that includes no increases to the real estate tax rate.
Fredericksburg named one of South’s best towns
Southern Living magazine has named Fredericksburg as one of the best small towns in the South.
Bowman Consulting opens in Central Park
One of the area’s leading engineering firms has relocated its local offices to Central Park.
New tea room planned on Caroline Street
A new tea shop is planned on the 600 block of downtown Fredericksburg.
Poke Aya opens in downtown Fredericksburg
A new quick-service Japanese restaurant has opened in the center of downtown Fredericksburg.
Hard Times Cafe in FXBG gets new name
The restaurant, bar and pool hall in Fredericksburg formerly known as Hard Times Cafe has a new name and look.
Lazy Daisy Gift Store opening in Central Park
The Lazy Daisy Gift Store will open Saturday at 1270 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Central Park. Tillys was the previous tenant in that space, which is between Party City and Old Navy. Lazy Daisy also has locations in Chester, Midlothian, Short Pump, Williamsburg and...
Downtown scavenger hunts launched in FXBG
Two new history-oriented scavenger hunts using smartphone technology are now available in downtown Fredericksburg.
Construction of Riverfront Park to begin
The construction of Fredericksburg’s long-awaited Riverfront Park will begin in late February. Last November, City Council awarded a contract for construction of the park to Athena Construction.
Jackson named FREDericksburg Regional Transit director
Jamie Jackson has been named director of FREDericksburg Regional Transit. Jackson comes to FRED from Hampton Roads Transit, where she has served as Director of Transit Development since October 2016. She previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority.
FredNats to announce partnership with Germanna
The Fredericksburg Nationals will announce an important community partnership with Germanna Community College at a press conference on Wednesday, February 26 at 11 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center.