THE BUSINESS DESK
Business news from the Fredericksburg region.
Revamped grocery leader is putting on a fresh face
BY CATHY JETT / THE FREE LANCE–STAR Amanda Fircetz and Jeff Mccroskey rarely went into the old Food Lion store in Fredericksburg Shopping Center after the retailer converted it to a Bottom …more
May 17th, 2013
COLUMN: Distracted driving knows no age limit
BY MICHAEL ZITZ / THE FREE LANCE-STAR It’s been said many times, and it’s just plain common sense. But prepare to be reminded over and over this summer that texting while …more
May 4th, 2013
Schools reacting to cyberattacks
BY CATHY JETT / THE FREE LANCE–STAR Cyberattacks are happening every second somewhere in the world. They’re costing governments, corporations and consumers billions of dollars, but as awareness of the …more
May 4th, 2013
COLUMN: National retailers are setting sights on Culpeper
BY CATHY JETT / THE FREE LANCE–STAR National retailers apparently have their eye on Culpeper. At least three—rue21, Sports Authority and Panera Bread—have expressed interest in opening in shopping centers. “In the …more
May 3rd, 2013
A legend brings latest restaurant to the ’Burg
BY BILL FREEHLING / THE FREE LANCE–STAR Peter Chang’s mission to bring authentic Chinese cuisine to the United States in a style Americans enjoy will soon make its latest stop …more
May 3rd, 2013
Is the job market really recovering?
BY HOWARD OWEN / THE FREE LANCE-STAR The jobs reports are looking pretty rosy, but are they gilding the lily?On Thursday, the weekly numbers for Americans seeking unemployment aid fell to …more
May 3rd, 2013
Money flows freely for teens’ big night
BY CATHY JETT / THE FREE LANCE–STAR That’s My Dress Bridal and Prom at Merle Norman Cosmetics hadn’t even opened last January when high school girls and their mothers started …more
May 2nd, 2013
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Culpeper Renaissance gets accreditation
FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Culpeper Renaissance Inc. once again has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting revitalization performance standards for a commercial district. The …more
April 26th, 2013
Ukrop’s spinoff fits parks’ needs
BY BILL FREEHLING / THE FREE LANCE–STAR Kings Dominion employees are now decked out in uniforms made by a firm whose name is best-known in the grocery business.Richmond-based Ukrop’s Dress …more
April 26th, 2013
Resale clothing store offers bargains, cash
BY CATHY JETT / THE FREE LANCE–STAR A steady stream of women have been walking into a new Central Park store with armloads of clothing—and walking out with cash. Clothes …more
