Join Kyle, Anna and Tabitha for episode 14 of the Good News Fredericksburg series. They break out more good news: NSWC Credit Union renames their company to Topside Credit Union, B101.5 radio hosts a “Chalk-It-Up” challenge, and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library announces they are going curbside at the end of July. Sponsored by the REC, the team spoke with Jessica from J & Z Boutique in downtown Fredericksburg as the business spotlight this week. As a mom of 5, Jessica has conquered much. She pioneers sales herself and implements fun into her world and her boutique by offering unique, affordable jewelry. Despite COVID-19, Jessica continues to invest in the community and pursue what she’s passionate about. As the podcast wraps up, the team recommends attending Picnic in the Park next Thursday and celebrating Father’s Day by attending the Fred Nats stadium’s free tours this weekend and supporting small businesses by buying gifts locally.

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Join Kyle, Anna and Tabitha on episode thirteen as they share the “Dream Big Community Support and Leadership Award” contest created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, how James Monroe High School graduates are celebrating virtually, and the “Love Scrub,” an event on June 27th organized by a local real estate agent to tend to the city in the wake of COVID-19. The business spotlight, made possible by the REC, is The Fredericksburg Fieldhouse, an indoor sports facility that hosts people of all ages for recreational fun. Rebecca and Julie join the Chamber team and share how they serve the community by offering indoor sports facilities for local members of the community. COVID-19 allowed them the opportunity to get some new turf, prepare to reopen better than before, and best provide fun and recreation to their customers. Be sure to support this special small business through purchasing gift cards and supporting them on social media!

As the podcast ends, Kyle, Anna and Tabitha share their recommendations: attend the Chamber’s virtual “Night of Prayer” event on June 18, sign up for local events, and promote small businesses as they reopen!

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Join Kyle, Anna and Tabitha for episode twelve of the “Good News Fredericksburg” series. They share great news: small businesses are getting creative with their masks, the Fredericksburg Expo Center is hosting a drive-in movie theater (Update: Event has been canceled), and the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) hosts a “FAM-ily” project to promote family creativity each week. The business spotlight sponsored by the REC is Kristal King from the Glam Room this week. Tune in to hear her share  about Glam Room, a business suite in Stafford that hosts various professional beauty service providers. Crystal is a leader in small businesses collecting resources for running a business under COVID-19 and she has been adapting and improving the Glam Room to best serve her community and customers during this time. You can support Glam Room today by following them on social media or buying a gift card. This podcast wraps up with recommendations from the team: buy a mask from SPCA, save the date for the Chamber’s “Picnic and Park” community concert on June 25th, and tune in to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on June 25th as they host a national town hall to discuss what is going on in the world.

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Glam Room
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glamroomss/
Website: https://glamroomss.com/

Join Kyle, Anna and Tabitha on a bonus episode of the “Good News Fredericksburg” series! In place of a business spotlight on today’s episode, the team shares the good news happening in the Fredericksburg region and discusses the local situations affected by COVID-19. Members continue to support members as Mary Washington Healthcare workers wear Juan More Taco shirts in appreciation for the meals they donated amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announces a national town hall meeting on June 25th; and Governor Northam announces Phase Two for the state of Virginia, which lifts more restrictions to allow for more small businesses to flourish again. The Chamber continues to strive to provide the best resources possible and they exist to keep their members and the community informed, so stay tuned, support the small businesses, and hang in there!

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Join Kyle, Anna, and Tabitha on episode 11 with more good news: local churches clean up after demonstrations in Market Square and then reach out to the City Mayor to offer more help, FABA is hosting a blood drive, and J & Z’s Boutique downtown opens up. The business spotlight this episode, made possible and sponsored by the REC, is April with River Rock Outfitters. Hear her passion for getting outdoors, her unique military love story and how her love for her husband and family drove her to start a small business and make Fredericksburg her home. River Rock is committed to offering quality resources for the outdoors and educating their customers to enjoy a better outdoors experience. During COVID-19, they are active on social media and appreciate virtual engagement with their customers. Like and follow them today!

The podcast ends with recommendations: get out and give blood even amidst COVID-19, support local businesses as they begin to open up, go downtown for a walk, and in honor of the application going live, hear Kyle announce some major successes of Leadership Fredericksburg. 

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

River Rock Outfitter
https://www.riverrockoutfitter.com/
https://www.facebook.com/riverrockoutfitter/

Join Kyle, Anna, and Tabitha with the Chamber for episode 10 and more good news! Mary Washington Healthcare is hosting an art contest, Lifecare Medical Transport professionals finally return home from intense COVID-19 relief efforts in NYC, and the SPCA of Fredericksburg raises $12,455 in a campaign to give homes to their animals. The Chamber partners with REC to sponsor and spotlight Carrie from Master YJ Kim’s Martial Arts Center, one of the largest dojangs in the U.S. They discuss the positive benefits of taekwondo for kids and how they have transitioned to Zoom classes under COVID-19 for the continued growth of their business and their customers. Be sure to sign up for classes and like them on social media! This podcast is wrapped up with announcements and recommendations from the team: Leadership Fredericksburg applications went live on June 1, 2020, Crown Trophy has masks in stock, and the Chamber released a document to assist businesses as they safely re-open, available on their website. 

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Master YJ Kim's Martial Arts Center
https://www.gomasterkim.com/
https://www.facebook.com/masteryjkim

On episode nine, join Kyle, Anna and Tabitha as they announce the start of Industry Round Table, a Zoom conversation for members only to share tips as they start to open up; the touching story of locals in Fredericksburg setting up a Memorial Day service, and Trees of Fredericksburg partnering with Bartlett Tree Experts to give away 1,000 trees in the community. The Chamber partners with REC to sponsor and spotlight Taylor and Kayla with Park Lane Tavern. Due to COVID-19, they are operating at half-capacity, but the team is adapting to the restrictions and finding new solutions. Park Lane specializes in both local and imported products and drinks, and Taylor and Kayla share their favorites: firecracker shrimp, french dip, and margaritas. Call them for hours and menu items, like them on social media, and support them today! As the podcast ends, Kyle, Anna and Tabitha share their recommendations: check in with an old friend or family member this week, give yourself and others some grace as we all adjust going back to “normal” life, and grab a Full Focus planner to maximize your plans and goals for post-COVID-19.

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page."

Park Lane Tavern
http://parklanetavern.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PLTFredericksburg/

Join Kyle, Anna and Tabitha on episode eight of this series! The good news on today’s episode includes the reopening of Habitat for Humanity and Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, the Community Bank of the Chesapeake donating $20,000 to various organizations, and Mission BBQ is still giving back during the pandemic by donating $800,000 to Special Operations Warrior Foundation. 

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is sponsoring this series and the Chamber partners with them to spotlight Rush Hour Live Escape Rooms in Spotsylvania Towne Centre. They speak with Paul, who shares his military background, his inspiration for starting an escape room in 2016, how his business is handling COVID-19 restrictions, and his tips for the pandemic. 

Paul’s escape room has something for everyone. Listeners are encouraged to follow them on Facebook and Instagram, check out their website, and buy a gift card to support them! 

To end, the team recommends honoring Memorial weekend by supporting veteran-owned businesses, listening to podcasts by motivational speaker, Rachel Hollis; and to tag who you’d take with you to Rush Hour Live Escape Games on the Chamber’s facebook page to enter a gift card contest!

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes are available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Rush Hour Live Escape Games
https://www.rushhourliveescapes.com/

With Phase One in place, the Chamber is back in the office for the first time in 8 weeks to film this episode! As if that’s not enough good news for the week, the team announces more good news: the 540 Party Bus are hosting wine and brewery tours and kindhearted locals organize a flash mob to cheer up a local lady. Tune in as Rita Allen of City Vino joins them as the business spotlight for the week. City Vino is a small-batch wine company in downtown Fredericksburg. She shares her story, her passion for wine, and even where champagne came from! Considered an essential business under COVID-19, they offer gift cards, delivery service, curbside pickup, and have made their online presence easy to navigate. 

The podcast ends with recommendations from the team: small businesses can let the chamber know what their new hours are under Phase One so they can publicize it, salons are open for appointments, and small businesses can easily install sneeze guards for added safety as they open up. As always, the Chamber is here to provide resources and support to businesses!

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes will be available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are also recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

City Vino
https://www.city-vino.com/

In episode six, tune in to hear more good news that supports the Fredericksburg community! The Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is celebrating their 10th year anniversary, the Rover Bus is driving through neighborhoods to deliver free books to kids, and the Chamber is providing resources to assist businesses as they begin to safely open up in Phase One. Then, Pifer Brothers, Matthew and Michael, of the Pifer Bros. BBQ Company, join Kyle, Anna and Tabitha to share the secret sauce of their new business, including their unique start-up story, passion for pouring into younger people, and delicious barbecue. As they navigate COVID-19 along with other new small businesses, the Chamber partners with the REC to come beside them and sponsor the next meal they provide for the community. The Chamber team wraps up this sixth episode of the Good News Fredericksburg series with some helpful recommendations for the rest of the week!

"Good News Fredericksburg" episodes will be available on Apple and Spotify weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Episodes are also recorded LIVE, Tuesday and Thursday on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Pifer Bros BBQ
https://www.piferbrosbbq.com/
Facebook: piferbrosbbq
Instagram: piferbrosbbq