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Published August 26, 2024 at 9:34AM

Several police officers and fire and rescue crew were honored during the First Responders Appreciation Event on Wednesday, August 21, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. [Photo: Fredericksburg Chamber Of Commerce]

The event covered first responders from the Fredericksburg and Caroline, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties, filling the main ballroom at the Convention Center. There were 19 awards given out to local Virginia State Troopers and county police officers from all over the area. Included in the 19 awards was a lifetime achievement award given to Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones, Caroline County Citizens Valor awards given to Shericka Twyner, Russell Trainer, and Desiree Dushane, and the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Citizens Valor Award went to Guillermo Shelton and Austin Leonard.

“We are a better region because of you,” added Steve Cox of Rappahannock Goodwill, one of the sponsors at this event, which the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce hosted.

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Leadership Fredericksburg Graduates 17th Class

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 22, 2024 at 5:44PM

The Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg program graduated its seventeenth class during a May 17th ceremony at the Stevenson Ridge in Spotsylvania.

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Honors Business annual awards

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 15, 2024 at 8:41PM

Photo: Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to award local businesses for their successes, entrepreneurial spirit, and community commitment at the 33rd Annual Awards Gala held Friday, April 12 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce unveils new headquarters

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 4:43PM | Updated March 15, 2024 at 9:37AM

Outside the new offices of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce

In a momentous occasion attended by hundreds of community members and dignitaries, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce inaugurated its new headquarters at 1701 Fall Hill Avenue with a vibrant ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, March 13, 2024.

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Nominations open for Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Gala

By Potomac Local News

Published February 22, 2024 at 5:08PM | Updated February 24, 2024 at 9:25AM

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Annual Awards & Gala: A Night at the Monte Carlo, scheduled for April 12 at the Fredericksburg Conference Center at 6:30 p.m.

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High school students explore career paths at Fredericksburg Intern Expo

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2024 at 9:00AM

[Photo: Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce]

On February 6, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce played host to nearly 550 high school students hailing from King George, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford, and Fredericksburg, as well as homeschool and private school attendees, along with college students from Mary Washington University and Germanna Community College.

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Chamber of commerce to start 2024 in new offices

By Mike Salmon

Published December 27, 2023 at 10:28AM | Updated January 6, 2024 at 4:17PM

In 2024, the New Year will mean a new look and location for the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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50 area business and community leaders head to Kentucky

By Amelia Breeden

Published October 16, 2023 at 2:04PM

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will take 50 representatives from regional businesses, education organizations, government, and nonprofits to Lexington, Kentucky on October 11-13.

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First responders 7th annual appreciation breakfast award recipients

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 1, 2023 at 9:52AM

Press Release: “The business community came together on the morning of August 23, 2023 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center to honor and thank our region’s first responders for their contributions to our safety and well-being.”

“With over 300 first responders and community members in attendance at the event. Deputy Attorney General Nicole Wittmann and Chief Deputy State Coordinator, Sean Polster were in attendance to share their gratitude from the state of Virginia and delivered heartfelt messages.”

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Andrews to be keynote for 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

By Madina Habib

Published July 20, 2023 at 10:00AM

Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce: “The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on August 23rd from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.”

“The business community comes together to honor and thank our region’s first responders for their outstanding contributions to our safety and well-being. “