by Lucy Gentry | Aug 19, 2026 | In the news
How Liz Barber is helping shape Stafford County’s next chapter Sometimes the best business opportunities come in glass bottles. Years before she was leading economic development for Stafford County, Liz Barber and her husband, Daniel, unexpectedly found themselves...
by Lucy Gentry | Aug 18, 2026 | In the news
When Kevin Marshall left the 24/7 world of firefighting, he figured those around-the-clock calls were behind him. He was wrong. Today, as Spotsylvania County’s economic development director, Marshall recognizes that business attraction doesn’t differ much from...
by [email protected] | Jun 24, 2026 | In the news
For nearly three decades, Tim O’Donnell has had a front-row seat to one of Virginia’s fastest-growing regions. When he arrived at what is now the University of Mary Washington 27 years ago as a young faculty member, downtown Fredericksburg was still finding its...
by [email protected] | May 27, 2026 | In the news
Economic development organization unveils new identity focused on growth, collaboration and innovation Standing before a packed crowd at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on May 13, Tom Scott made it clear that the Fredericksburg region’s new economic development brand is...
by Chris Muldrow | Oct 23, 2019 | In the news, Uncategorized
Amazon in collaboration with The Community Foundation, proudly announces the launch of the Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund, a bold $300,000 investment aimed at empowering nonprofits and community-based organizations across the region. Amazon has partnered...
by Chris Muldrow | Nov 19, 2018 | General, In the news, Quality of Life
The Fredericksburg Regional Alliance in collaboration with the University of Mary Washington’s College of Business presented Speed Networking on November 14th in Woodard Hall. The event consisted of over 25 local professionals and UMW College of Business students...
