by Lucy Gentry | Sep 16, 2026 | In the news
Josh Summits knows what it means to work within the lines. As economic development director for the City of Fredericksburg, his canvas is just 10.5 square miles: landlocked, largely developed and surrounded by much larger counties. That doesn’t leave much room for...
by Lucy Gentry | Aug 31, 2026 | In the news
GO Virginia Grant to Advance Site Readiness Across the Fredericksburg Region Regional initiative will strengthen the pipeline of development-ready sites and improve competitiveness for business investment FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — [8/27/2026] — Virginia’s Innovation...
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...
