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The Board of Directors, staff and members of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to our beautiful and historic region.

This region is bursting with energy and opportunity, and we at the Chamber work every day to help this dynamic economy grow smartly.

Location is one of the keys to the region’s dynamism. Our community sits exactly between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. As a result, Fredericksburg-based businesses can easily serve customers in two thriving metropolises. Local governments strive to keep taxes reasonable, and work closely with the Chamber to nurture a business-friendly atmosphere. Interstate 95 and abundant rail and air services ensure easy transport of people and goods both regionally and internationally.

Despite the fast pace of life in the Fredericksburg Region, local leaders work hard to balance new development with preservation of cultural and historic institutions such as George Washington’s Ferry Farm and the Civil War battlefield of Chancellorsville. Excellent medical care is available at two area hospitals, with a third scheduled to open by the end of 2010. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a wide array of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Fredericksburg is the home of the University of Mary Washington, one of the best colleges for its size in the nation. For four decades, Germanna Community College has provided a solid educational and training foundation for our workers. Our public schools rival any in Virginia and, indeed, the nation.

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer this publication to you. Thank you for letting us introduce you to the Fredericksburg Region. We look forward to serving you. The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has earned a reputation as a dynamic, resourceful institution that gets things done for the area business community.

We provide a variety of services to our diverse membership, all aimed at strengthening the local business climate. Businesses that join our Chamber do so to promote their interests and to network with other area entrepreneurs.

Our distinct membership includes a mix of small and large service-oriented businesses, national and international firms, licensed professionals, manufacturers and retailers. Other members are in finance, technology, education, healthcare, tourism and media. Small businesses are the heart of our membership.

By offering countless opportunities to members, the Chamber helps them to succeed. We work diligently to accommodate members’ current needs, anticipate future challenges and address regional and public policy issues affecting the business community. As a result, the Chamber is the Fredericksburg Region’s leading business organization and the voice of the business community.

The Chamber actively pursues partnerships with other organizations to improve our region’s quality of life. Individuals, businesses and schools unite with us to create unique workforce-development programs and provide programs that directly benefit members. Partnerships with the Rappahannock Region Small Business Development Center, the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance and the George Washington Planning District fuel the area’s pro- business environment.

MISSION The mission of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate healthy economic growth.

VISION

Our vision is to be the leader for the business community, assuring that the Fredericksburg Region is a major economic center in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Chamber Trailblazers Sponsorship Program finances Chamber- endorsed regional development initiatives in economic sectors such as defense, healthcare, transportation, education, workforce development and technology. This innovative annual program allows businesses to help fund these projects and to support a variety of Chamber events and services throughout the year. This financial support allows the Chamber to devote time and resources to serving its members and achieving its annual goals. Close your eyes and try to picture the ideal community in which to live and work. What kind of place would you imagine?

Undoubtedly, it would have great primary schools and colleges with top-notch faculty and administrators–like the University of Mary Washington and Germanna Community College, a wide array of cultural and recreational activities to stimulate the mind and body, a variety of beautiful housing options, easy access to other areas and loads of shopping choices would also be necessities.

You’d want a job close to home to allow for more time with the family, and friendly neighbors ready to strike up a conversation at the end of a sunny summer day.

You’d probably also imagine good stewards of the area’s quality of life– prudent community leaders who care about both preservation and the economy, and a powerful, progressive business community.

If you conjured all of that, and then added the beauty of a scenic river and historic treasurers such as Civil War battlefields and George Washington’s boyhood home, you’d have created your own slice of paradise.

Fortunately, such a place isn’t just a dream. It exists right in the middle of the Washington, D.C.-Richmond Corridor. Its name–“The Fredericksburg Region.” The Fredericksburg Region sits in the center of Virginia’s primary commercial hub. The City of Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George straddle Virginia’s high-tech corridor of Interstate 95–halfway between Richmond and Washington, D.C.

Interstate 95 provides north-south connections to 12 additional interstates, including the Capitol Beltway and Interstate 64. With easy access to these major transportation corridors, the Fredericksburg Region is a natural distribution center. It is the midpoint of the area, known as the “Golden Crescent,” running from Baltimore to Norfolk, and is also the center of the Eastern Seaboard.

Major truck lines and CSX Transportation provide commercial freight and rail services. World markets can be reached through river ports and deep-water ports, one to two hours away.

It is a short ride to the three major airports located in Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Shannon Airport, on the edge of Fredericksburg, is a private airport with a 3,000-foot runway that offers charter and hangar service. The Stafford Regional Airport, located minutes from I-95, is a general aviation-reliever airport with a (5,000 x 100 ft.) runway that accommodates privately owned aircraft and corporate jets. The airport is designed to handle 75,000 annual operations.

Mass-transit options for commuters include established van pools, bus lines, Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express. Local residents ride the award-winning FREDericksburg Regional Transit to reach major points in the area. FRED has also expanded its local bus service in the region to include the surrounding counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline. Candles flicker in the windows of many area homes–a throwback to years gone by–and a sight that still offers a warm welcome to evening travelers. Residents of the Fredericksburg Region treasure their history.

Throughout the city and the surrounding counties are reminders of time spent here by America’s Founding Fathers. George Washington grew up on Ferry Farm in Stafford County–just a stone’s throw across the Rappahannock River from the city of Fredericksburg. James Madison, the father of the U.S. Constitution, was born here. James Monroe, diplomat, statesman and the last of the Revolutionary generation to be elected president, began his law career in the city. While visiting Fredericksburg in 1777, Thomas Jefferson penned Virginia’s Statute of Religious Freedom, which inspired the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Captain John Smith explored the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers, making contact with the area’s Powhatan Indians. Colonel Giles Brent brought his family to Fredericksburg from Maryland, making them among the area’s first English settlers.

Stafford County (named after Staffordshire, England) was formed in 1664, followed by Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George in the 1720s.

Fredericksburg was established in 1728 as a frontier river port near the falls of the Rappahannock. The 50-acre town took its name from Crown Prince Frederick.

Fredericksburg became a regional commercial center, receiving manufactured goods from England and exporting agricultural products and gold. Early business ventures in the region included Governor Alexander Spotswood’s Tubal Furnace, James Hunter’s Ironworks and a variety of commercial mills. The Civil War wreaked havoc upon the region when both the Union and Confederate armies occupied the city and its outlying areas. The battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Courthouse and Wilderness cost 100,000 American lives. Decades passed before the region fully recovered from the devastation.

Today, visitors and residents relive the area’s history by visiting 6,000 acres of battlefields, historic sites and museums, homes of the Washington family and a 40-block National Historic District filled with specialty shops and restaurants.

Once a primarily rural area, this is now one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., generating unprecedented prosperity in the last few decades. In 1970, about 77,000 people lived in the region. Today, that number has grown to nearly 300,000. The growth continues, yet Fredericksburg is still a comfortable place to raise a family and get involved with the community. Few areas offer the diverse housing options of the Fredericksburg region. A variety of home styles with a wide range of prices are available in established neighborhoods and new communities–including single-family homes, townhouses and apartment homes with award-winning floor plans.

Homes built in the early 20th Century and earlier have undergone careful restorations and add to the region’s beauty–particularly in downtown Fredericksburg, where homes of different eras and architectural styles stand side by side.

Luxurious waterfront properties and prestigious golf communities, such as Fawn Lake in Spotsylvania, are attractive and elegant options for executives. Families seeking tranquility enjoy country estates and custom homes in wooded settings. Horse owners are attracted to farms with plenty of acreage. Attentive retirement communities are available for seniors.

Two of the area’s largest communities are Aquia Harbor in North Stafford and Lee’s Hill in Spotsylvania County. New homes that appeal to young and growing families are rising throughout the region. Low property taxes, a moderate cost of living and stable home values lure families to the area. Each year, nearly a million tourists journey to the Fredericksburg Region. The Chamber welcomes and invites you to enjoy a relaxing visit to this vibrant, historic area.

Members of the area’s hospitality industry are serious about ensuring that you have plenty of fun during your stay. Visitor centers in all parts of the region will help you find age-appropriate activities for all members of your family. The “Timeless Ticket” offers reduced admission to various important landmarks.

Many historic sites offer year-round entertainment, educational programs and hands-on activities. In addition to Colonial, Revolutionary and Civil War attractions, visitors can enjoy scenic waterways, cultural and sporting events, winery tours and recreational activities. A trolley, horse-drawn carriages and a riverboat offer unique means of experiencing the area’s sights and sounds.

The charming, historic downtown district is an attraction in itself, with art galleries, museums, antique and specialty shops and restaurants housed in 18th and 19th Century buildings. Fredericksburg, “America’s Most Historic City,” is listed in “The Great Towns of America: A Guide to the 100 Best Getaways for a Vacation or Lifetime”–meaning there is plenty to see and do here.

During your stay, you’ll probably meet many “hometown tourists,” who visit their favorite spots again and again!

For more information about events, activities and attractions in the Fredericksburg Region, go to www.visitfred. com, or please contact the following visitor centers: Caroline County Visitor Center 23724 Rogers Clark Blvd. Ruther Glen (804) 633-3490

Fredericksburg Visitor Center 706 Caroline St. Fredericksburg (540) 373-1776 or (800) 678-4748 www.visitfred. com

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg I-95 South between Exits 133 and 130 Fredericksburg (540) 786- 8344

Stafford County Center at The Gari Melchers Home & Studio 224 Washington St. (Falmouth) Fredericksburg (540) 654-1844

Orange County Visitor Bureau 122 E. Main St. Orange (540) 672-1653 www.visitorangevirginia.com

Spotsylvania County Visitor Center 4704 Southpoint Pkwy. Fredericksburg (540) 507-7090

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Visitor Center 1013 Lafayette Blvd. Fredericksburg (540) 373-6122

Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center 9001 Plank Rd. Spotsylvania (540) 786-2880 People who appreciate the finer aspects of life—theater, dance, art and music—will find much to entertain and enlighten them in the Fredericksburg Region.

Performances by the University of Mary Washington Community-Symphony Orchestra and the U.S. Marine Corps Band fill UMW’s 1,350-seat Dodd Auditorium. The Fredericksburg Singers and the Fredericksburg Big Band also perform at Dodd. The popular Fredericksburg Forum series features nationally known speakers and entertainers such as lawyer- comedian-actor Ben Stein, journalist Sam Donaldson and actor James Earl Jones. UMW also hosts a Great Lives series that features lectures on significant historical figures, both real and fictional.

The University of Mary Washington Galleries exhibit art from a permanent collection of more than 5,000 works, as well as traveling exhibits and the art of faculty and students. Klein Theatre hosts productions by the university’s Department of Theatre and Dance.

The Riverside Center Dinner Theater, located in Stafford County, has earned wide acclaim for its presentations of Broadway-style musicals. The Gari Melchers Home and Studio holds the largest repository of the early 20th Century artist’s landscapes, portraits and domestic interiors. Visitors can also see the fine antiques he collected during his world travels.

Throughout the community, small theater groups and performing arts studios entertain audiences year-round. The visions of talented artists and photographers are displayed in libraries, galleries and restaurants. The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts also displays original works of regional artists. Nationally recognized performers and musicians are featured guests at the Fredericksburg Music Festival, a week- long annual event. Local and regional musicians perform at many clubs and restaurants in the area, creating a nightlife of jazz, rhythm and blues, Motown, Top 40, acoustic rock, bluegrass and funk. The Bluemont Summer Concert series brings a variety of musicians to intimate venues. Area localities also put on outdoor concerts and film festivals that the whole family can enjoy. Every year, communities across America sponsor eagerly anticipated festivals and special events, and the Fredericksburg Region is no exception.

One of the largest celebrations is the July 4th Heritage Festival, with a river raft race, chili cook-off and fireworks. Spotsylvania County holds its “Stars and Stripes Spectacular” in the square at Spotsylvania Courthouse. Thousands attend the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, the oldest fair of its kind in America. Visitors can get a look inside privately owned historic homes during Historic Garden Week and the holiday Candlelight Tour. The evening Christmas parade and First Night on New Year’s Eve draw large crowds.

Spectators enjoy reenactments of Civil War battles, artillery demonstrations and encampments. Visitors can witness 18th Century life during special programs at Kenmore–the Georgian mansion owned by George Washington’s sister, featured in the 100 Most Beautiful Rooms in America.

Other historic attractions that offer tours or unique programs include Chatham, the Rising Sun Tavern, the Mary Washington House and the James Monroe Museum. The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center recently underwent a major expansion to better showcase its permanent and rotating exhibits of artifacts from prehistoric times to the present.

Since the region has so much American history, there are many opportunities to discover new information and stimulate the intellect.

Tours of private homes are given during Historic Garden Week and the holiday Candlelight Tour. The evening Christmas parade and First Night on New Year’s Eve are hugely popular. Spectators enjoy professional rodeos, Native American Indian pow-wows, reenactments of Civil War battles, artillery demonstrations and encampments. Clubs and professional organizations also host educational programs.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library is one of the busiest library systems in Virginia. Indeed, area library users–some of the most active in the country–check out more than six million items annually. The CRRL offers a variety of cultural programs for people of all ages—including lectures, films and storytelling. Its research library, the Virginia Room, is a resource for Virginia history and genealogy. American Library Magazine has ranked the CRRL among America’s top five public libraries. Bug Box

10822-A Courthouse Rd., Fredericksburg. (540) 710-0776. Bug Box is a live insect zoo, which features exotic insects from around the world. www.bugbox.net

Chatham

120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg. (540) 371-0802. This beautiful, 18th Century Georgian-style mansion served as a Union headquarters during the Battle of Fredericksburg, where Clara Barton and Walt Whitman joined in the treatment of hundreds of wounded soldiers. Open daily, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission free; $2 to view film for those aged 10-61, $1 for those over 61, children 10 and under free.

Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center

907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. (540) 371-3037. Get a glimpse of the Fredericksburg Region’s rich heritage, early Indian culture, the American Revolution, the Civil War experience and the rapid change of the 20th Century. Explore striking exhibits and a wonderful collection of relics. Come witness preserved treasures that bear testimony to the past. The museum recently celebrated the opening of expanded facilities in the newly renovated Planters National Bank building. Gift shop, handicapped accessible. Please contact for hours and group tour info. www.famcc.org Fredericksburg and Spotslylvania National Military Park

120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg. (540) 371-0802. This park encompasses four major battlefields of the Civil War. Exhibits and films about the battles may be found at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center on Lafayette Blvd. or at the Chancellorsville Visitor Center on Route 3, 12 miles west of Fredericksburg. The park is open daily, except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hours vary.

Historic Kenmore Plantation and Gardens

1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. (540) 373-3381. Home of George Washington’s sister, Betty, and her husband, Col. Fielding Lewis. Constructed just before the Revolutionary War, it has some of the finest decorative plasterwork in America. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and December 24, 25 and 31. www.kenmore.org

National Museum of the Marine Corps

(800) 397-7585. Opened to the public on November 13, 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines–past, present and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to the Marine Corps base in Quantico, the museum’s soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to its 118,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology will surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day except Christmas Day. Admission free.

Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg, Inc.

(540) 898-0737. Historic tours seven days a week leave from the Fredericksburg Visitor Center. Over 35 monuments, markers and attractions make up the fully narrated tour, which includes churches, cemeteries, historic homes, the Fredericksburg Battlefield, city dock and all historic attractions. Trolleys are available for weddings, shuttles, reunions, pub-crawls, birthdays and group outings. www.fredericksburgtrolley.com

THEATERS

Marquee Cinemas

5800 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg. (540) 710-1069.

Riverside Center Dinner Theater

95 Riverside Pkwy., Fredericksburg. (540) 370-4300; Conference Facility: (540) 370-4500. Custom-designed combination dinner theater and conference facility, co-located in two separate wings of an upscale, state-of-the- art performing arts complex in southern Stafford County. Three miles north of Fredericksburg, just off the I-95 Exit: 133B (Rt. 17N). The 465-seat dinner theater presents professionally cast Broadway musicals Wednesday- Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon of each week, as well as a Children’s Theater “lunch ’n show” musical on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Patrons view performances from their dining tables, arranged on six separate tiered levels for optimum viewing. The theater offers a wide variety of catering options and seating configurations—from formal dinners to informal buffets to accommodate up to 650 guests for wedding receptions, business seminars, trade exhibits and social gatherings. Open daily. www.riversidedt.com

Christian Youth Theater of Fredericksburg

6314 Five Mile Centre Park, Ste. 314, Fredericksburg. (540) 786-3737. www.cytfred.org

WINE

Lake Anna Winery

5621 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania. (540) 895-5085. Located on State Route 208, three miles east of Lake Anna, the winery is owned by the Heidig family, who has been growing wine grapes since 1983. After years of back- breaking labor, the winery opened in 1990. An elegant tasting room was completed in 2001. Lake Anna Winery produces a variety of wines, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc and specialty offerings, such as Monroe Chardonnay and Washington Merlot. www.lawinery.com

Potomac Point Winery

275 Decatur Rd., Stafford. (540) 446-2266. The owners, Skip and Cindi Causey, are Widewater residents who had a dream of opening up their own winery. Dream talk, their daughter Chelsea called it. The Causeys trace their interest back to the early 1990s, when they started visiting wineries in the Napa Valley and Sonoma regions of California. They based Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery on multiple Mediterranean cultures: Italian, French, Spanish, as well as American—specifically Napa and New Orleans. Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Closed Tuesday. Travelers find many lodging options in town and around the region. Comfortable bed and breakfasts in historic buildings are furnished in Colonial, antebellum, Civil War and Victorian themes.

Large national hotels and smaller motels provide tourists with a range of amenities–including fitness rooms, indoor or outdoor swimming pools, continental breakfasts and premium cable channels. Some hotels host The Visitor Connection channel for guests to learn about local attractions and businesses.

Handicapped rooms, executive rooms and Jacuzzi suites are available. Many hotels offer meeting facilities for small or large groups. Some families prefer full-service campgrounds that are open all year long.

BED & BREAKFASTS

The Conference/Banquet Facilities Inn at Fredericksburg Square

525 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. (540) 373-9601. www.FBurgSquare.com

Inn at Kelly’s Ford

16589 Edwards Shop Rd., Remington. (540) 399-1779. The Inn is located on the historical site of the Kelly’s Ford Civil War Battlefield, and sits on 150 acres of the 500-acre estate. The Inn at Kelly’s Ford will provide you with the perfect getaway, wedding or invigorating company event. Bask in the cordial hospitality, thoroughly luxurious lodging and fine dining in a casual, elegant setting. Go hiking, biking, swimming or canoeing, or enjoy a round of golf at any one of six nearby courses. www.innatkellysford.com

Inn at The Olde Silk Mill

1707 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. (540) 371-5666. www.innattheoldesilkmill.com

Kenmore Inn of Fredericksburg

1200 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. (540) 371-7622. The historic Kenmore Inn of Fredericksburg dates back to the time of our forefathers, continuing that time-honored tradition of providing rest and respite to the weary traveler and hungry patron. Offering nine luxurious, antique-filled rooms (four with working fireplaces and all with private baths), the Inn provides peaceful ambiance and an ideal base from which to explore the history of Fredericksburg. Guests can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the Pub before venturing upstairs to our sumptuous dining room. Both our lunch and dinner menus feature Virginia and traditional favorites, such as Virginia crab cakes, a fresh mango shrimp cocktail, the Monticello pork chop, caramelized sea scallops, Kenmore steak au poivre or chicken Virginia chardonnay. Rob Alling, the proprietor of the Inn, has built perhaps the most extensive collection of world-class fine wines in all of Northern Virginia. www.kenmoreinn.com

Richard Johnston Inn

711 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. (540) 899-7606. Located in the heart of Old Town Fredericksburg, the inn offers seven rooms and two suites–all with private baths, TVs and private, off-street parking. The inn also caters to corporate accounts, with high-speed wireless Internet access, fax and copy machines, flexible rates and a cancellation policy. Richard Johnston Inn is rated as one of the best 15 inns in the U.S. by Inn Traveler magazine. www.therichardjohnstoninn.com

HOTELS/MOTELS

Affordable Suites of America

204 University Blvd., Fredericksburg. (540) 752-7170. www.affordablesuites.com

Best Western Aquia/Quantico Inc.

2868 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford. (540) 659-0022. www.bestwestern.com/Aquia/Quantico

Best Western Fredericksburg

2205 William St., Fredericksburg. (540) 371-5050. Your “best value” for quiet, clean, comfortable and affordable accommodations. Free high-speed Internet access, expanded deluxe continental breakfast and cable TV. Conveniently located off I-95 at Exit 130A. Pets welcome. Locally owned and operated by Jim Bowen. www. bestwesternfredericksburg.net

Brittany Commons Apartments 10122 Kensal Way, Spotsylvania. (540) 891-2990. www.brittanycommonsapts.com

Comfort Suites

541 Warrenton Rd., Fredericksburg. (540) 322-4700

Country Inn & Suites of Fredericksburg

5327 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg. (540) 898-1800. www.countryinns.com/ fredericksburgva.com

Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District

620 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. (540) 373-8300. www.marriott.com/fkrcy

Days Inn North

14 Simpson Rd., Fredericksburg. (540) 373-5340. Convenient to I-95, historic sites and restaurants. Truck and bus parking, outdoor pool and complimentary continental breakfast. Very competitive rates. www. daysinnfredericksburg.com

Days Inn South

5316 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg. (540) 898-6800. Convenient to I-95, historic sites and restaurants. Truck and bus parking, outdoor pool and complimentary continental breakfast. Very competitive rates. www. daysinnfredericksburg.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

10330 Spotsylvania Ave., Fredericksburg. (540) 891-9100. www.fairfield.com/fkbfi

Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center

2801 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg. (540) 786-8321. Hotel and convention center, featuring 24-hour business center and fitness rooms. All rooms have in-room coffee service, free local calls and Executive Level. Visit Shannon’s Bar & Grill for a unique dining experience. Casual dining is provided in Ledo Pizza & Pasta Restaurant. www. virginialandmarkhotels.com

Hampton Inn & Suites – South

4800 Market St., Fredericksburg. (540) 898-5000. www.hamptoninn.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg 1080 Hospitality Ln., Fredericksburg. (540) 786-5530. www.hamptoninn.com

Hilton Garden Inn Fredericksburg

1060 Hospitality Ln., Fredericksburg. (540) 548-8822. A full-service hotel located in “Celebrate Virginia,” featuring 148 guest rooms, a 24-hour business center, complimentary high-speed Internet access with remote printing, a 26” high-definition TV, complimentary USA Today delivered each weekday morning, and a refrigerator, microwave oven and coffeemaker in every room. Ample meeting space is available. www. hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express

750 Round Hill Dr., Orange. (540) 672-6691. Located in Orange on a pastoral setting on Route 15 North. The hotel is five years old and has won four awards for outstanding guest services. There are 65 rooms, a continental breakfast, fitness room, guest laundry and outside pool. Reservations may be made directly with the hotel or with the Central Reservation Center at 1-800-Holiday.

Homewood Suites

1040 Hospitality Ln., Fredericksburg. (540) 786-9700

Quality Inn

2310 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg. (540) 371-0330. www.guestsinc.com

Qualtiy Inn

543 Warrenton Rd., Fredericksburg. (540) 373-0000

Residence Inn Fredericksburg

3102 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg. (540) 786-9222

Sleep Inn Southpoint

5400 Southpoint Centre Blvd., Fredericksburg. (540) 710-5500

Staybridge Suites Stafford

2998 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford. (540) 720-2111. www.ichotelsgroup.com/ h/d/sb/1/en/hotel/srdsb

TownePlace Suites by Marriott 4700 Market St., Fredericksburg. (540) 891-0775. www.marriot.com/fkrtstowneplace.com

TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Stafford

2772 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford. (540) 657-1990. www.marriott.com/MNZTS

Wingate Inn – Stafford

15 Salisbury Dr., Stafford. (540) 659-3600

Wingate Inn – Fredericksburg

20 Sanford Dr., Fredericksburg. (540) 368-8000. www.hotelfredericksburg.com

WyteStone Suites of Fredericksburg

4615 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg. (540) 891-1112. All-suite property with microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, exercise room and heated indoor pool. www.wytestone.com

SHOPPING & SERVICES

Finding what you need. Getting what you want.

ANTIQUES/ART GALLERIES

Belk 500 Spotsylvania Towne Center Fredericksburg (540) 786-7100 ext 217 www.belk.com

Classic Custom Framing 3603 Plank Rd. Fredericksburg (540) 785-0005 www.classiccustomframing.com

Dancer’s Wardrobe 107 William St. Fredericksburg (540) 899-9880 www.dancerswardrobe.com

Fastframe Custom Framing 364-123 Garrisonville Rd. Stafford (540) 657-5453 www.fastframestafford.com

Jos. A. Bank 1460 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 114 Fredericksburg (540) 786-9803

Spotsylvania Towne Centre 137 Spotsylvania Mall Fredericksburg (540) 786-6660 www.spotsylvaniamall.com

Ten Thousand Villages 1937 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. Fredericksburg (540) 785-9967 www.tenthousandvillages.com

Trouver L.L.C. 205 North Main St. Culpeper (540) 310-0015 Walmart Stores, Inc. 1800 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. Fredericksburg (540) 786-2090 www.walmart.com

217 Garrisonville Rd. Stafford (540) 720-0059 www.walmart.com

125 Washington Square Plaza Fredericksburg (540) 899-8890 www.walmart.com

10001 Southpoint Pkwy. Fredericksburg (540) 834-4142 www.walmart.com

11 Village Pkwy. Stafford (540) 752-2125 www.walmart.com The Fredericksburg Region is a veritable cornucopia when it comes to dining options. Area restaurants serve everything from Colonial-style fare to vegetarian specialties to all- American favorites. Grab a bite of breakfast 24 hours a day, swing by a sidewalk coffee house for a cup of joe or enjoy a romantic dinner at an elegant restaurant overlooking the scenic Rappahannock River.

Diners can sample a wide array of international foods, including French, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Mexican. Fine wines produced by local wineries are served with pride.

Generations of food lovers regale visitors with stories of Fredericksburg’s legendary eating spots, including a 1950s ice creamery and the oldest continuously operating soda fountain in America.

ICE CREAM

Carl’s 2200 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg

Rita’s Ices 11105 Leavells Rd., Ste. 6 Fredericksburg (540) 891-5526 www.ritasfranchises.com/LeavellsSquare

RESTAURANTS

Amy’s Cafe 103 W. Cambridge St. Fredericksburg (540) 373-3663 www.amyscafefalmouth.com

Bonefish Grill 1779 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. Fredericksburg (540) 548-1984 www.bonefishgrill.com Brock’s Riverside Grill 503 Sophia St. Fredericksburg (540) 370-1820 www.brocksgrill.com

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe 1911 Carl D Silver Pkwy. Fredericksburg (540) 548-3663 www.cafecamille.com

Caribe’s Corner 10421 Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania (540) 834-0090 www.caribescorner.com

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 1951 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. Fredericksburg (540) 548-1122 www.carrabas.com

Caroline Street Cafe & Catering 1002 Caroline St. Fredericksburg (540) 654-9180 www.carolinestreetcatering. com

Firkin and Bulldog English Pub and Restaurant 2757 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Ste. 101 Stafford (540) 657-1775 www.firkinandbulldog.com

The General Store Restaurant 2018 College Ave. Fredericksburg (540) 371-4075

The Globe & Laurel, Ltd. 3987 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Stafford (703) 221-5763 www.theglobeandlaurel.com

Glory Days Grill 9969 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Fredericksburg (540) 834-2443 www.glorydaysgrill.com

HoneyBaked Ham and Cafe 2007 Plank Rd. Fredericksburg (540) 374-1405 www.honeybakedham.com

Hooters of Fredericksburg 10400 Spotsylvania Ave. Fredericksburg (540) 898-8044 www.hootersofamerica.com

Javed & Sons, LLC/ Vocelli Pizza Salem Fields 7008 Salem Fields Blvd. Fredericksburg (540) 786-1710 www. vocellipizza.com

Jimmy The Greek Family Restaurant 225 Garrisonville Rd. Stafford (540) 657-9267

Keystone Coffee and Auto Spa 2206 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg (540) 374-5228

La Petite Auberge 311 Williams St. Fredericksburg (540) 371-2727

Ledo Pizza & Pasta 9849 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Fredericksburg (540) 710-7775 www.ledopizza.com

Long Horn Steakhouse 10012 Southpoint Pkwy. Fredericksburg (540) 710-1600 www.longhornsteakhouse.com

Main Street Grill & Bar 315 Garrisonville Rd., Ste. 108 Fredericksburg (540) 288-9277 www. mainstreetstaffordva.com

Marco’s Pizza 10908 Courthouse Rd., #103 Fredericksburg (703) 795-3824 www.marcos.com Outback Steakhouse 2941 Plank Rd. Fredericksburg (540) 786-2343 www.outback.com

Pancho Villa Mexican Restaurant 4589 James Madison Hwy. King George (540) 368-9470 www.panchovillava. com

Panera Bread 1005 Stafford Market Place Stafford (540) 288-1392 www.panerabread.com

Perfect To A Tea 1308 Franklin St. Fredericksburg (540) 760-8768

Pinkadilly Tea 303 Farquier St. Fredericksburg (540) 361-1235 www.pinkadillytea.com

Pollo Campero 9625 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Fredericksburg (540) 891-5412 www.campero.com

Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen 1000 Charles St. Fredericksburg (540) 373-2035 www.claopoppyhill.com

Sammy T's Inc. 801 Caroline St. Fredericksburg (540) 371-2008 www.sammyts.com

Sonic Drive-In 10045 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Fredericksburg (540) 710-7017 www.sonicdrivein.com

Sonic Drive-In 5817 Plank Rd. Fredericksburg (540) 548-0774 www.sonicdrivein.com

The Sunken Well 720 Little Page St. Fredericksburg (540) 370-0911

TruLuvs 1101 Sophia St. Fredericksburg (540) 373-6500 www.truluvs.com

Virginia Barbeque 451 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Fredericksburg (540) 368-2800 [email protected] The Fredericksburg Region’s reputation for having standardized test scores above the national average is a great lure for both business and families. Excellent public and private schools contribute to a high quality of life and prepare students for the future. Educators and administrators routinely win praise for creating challenging learning environments and spurring students to reach their potential.

The region has a total of 43 public elementary schools, 18 public middle schools and 15 public high schools, as well as several private schools. The Commonwealth Governor’s School targets gifted learners and the Spotsylvania Vocational Center offers training for various occupations.

Newcomers are also attracted to the region’s diverse selection of colleges that offer affordable tuition, credit and non-credit courses, online distance learning and flexible class schedules. These colleges prepare traditional students and working adults for the specific needs of the workplace.

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) is a coeducational public institution with an undergraduate residential campus in Fredericksburg and a graduate and professional studies campus in nearby Stafford County. The university, with a total enrollment of nearly 5,000 students, is known for its commitment to academic excellence, strong undergraduate liberal arts program and dedication to lifelong learning and professional development. U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly listed UMW among the best values for a school of its size.

The residential campus is one of the nation’s most academically selective undergraduate institutions. It boasts one of the country’s best historic preservation programs, while enjoying a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences curriculum. In addition to its traditional four-year degree programs, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates for working adults at its College of Graduate and Professional Studies. A second building with state-of-the-art classrooms and meeting facilities has opened at the campus in Stafford County. The university has many other outstanding and innovative programs, including new collaborative offerings between the two campuses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), teaching students with Autism and secondary mathematics education.

Students at UMW are also active in service to the local community, and Mary Washington is consistently listed as one of the Peace Corps’ top producing colleges and universities, recently named fifth among institutions with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates. The university has also earned several national athletic championships in a variety of NCAA Division III sports.

Germanna Community College, one of the fastest-growing community colleges in Virginia, serves more than 11,000 credit and non-credit students annually at its Fredericksburg and Locust Grove campuses. Last year, Germanna was proud to open a new campus in Stafford County, making it easier for Stafford residents to obtain the education they need to advance their careers. Germanna offers associate degrees, certificates, occupational- technical programs and college transfer programs.

A fourth location, Germanna’s Center for Advanced Technology, offers both credit and non-credit classes. It also provides workforce and development instruction and technology training. The center features a multi-purpose hall that seats up to 750 people, an executive conference center and an advanced manufacturing lab that is designed to host training activities for business and industry.

Germanna’s Center for Workforce and Community Education provides professional and personal development training and community enrichment. The Center also develops custom- designed programs to meet the training needs of business, industry and government.

Germanna is one of three community colleges in the state selected to pilot the Commonwealth Nursing Program that combines online coursework with laboratory and clinical experience. The program allows students to earn an associate in applied science degree in preparation for the national licensing exam for registered nurses.

Other post-secondary educational choices in the Fredericksburg Region include Strayer University (a multi- campus business school for working adults); Old Dominion University, which offers various degrees through Teletechnet at Germanna; the University of Richmond’s Weekend College, which allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in two years at Germanna; and a military career transition program at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico. Competent medical professionals in the Fredericksburg Region care about the physical and emotional welfare of community residents. As the population grows, more residents are discovering the quality care available to them.

Mary Washington Hospital is celebrating more than 100 years of care and concern for the community. The 412- bed hospital is a regional acute care facility with a 24-hour emergency room, as well as intensive care, labor and delivery, acute care beds and a sky-lit atrium entrance with a food court and other amenities.

The hospital is part of Mary Washington Healthcare, a multi-faceted organization that provides intensive care, rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, home health and behavioral health services.

In 2009, MediCorp opened the Stafford Hospital Center–located on Jefferson Davis Highway, near Stafford Courthouse. This 100-bed hospital provides a full range of medical services for area residents and is easing the shortage of hospital beds in this fast-growing region.

The Fredericksburg Region is doubly blessed, as HCA will open a 126-bed hospital at Massaponax in Spotsylvania County this year. The Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center will bring market forces to bear on the healthcare establishment by offering a wide array of services, including 24-hour emergency care, diagnostic imaging and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

Massaponnax Medical Park is conveniently located in Spotsylvania County on Cosner Drive, across U.S. 17 from Lee’s Hill South and adjacent to the future campus of the Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. The 14-acre site is a planned, four-phase medical office park that will eventually include 120,000 square feet of medical specialties, diagnostic services and dental services. Other organizations also benefit the growing population by providing quality care. Pratt Medical Center, a multi- specialty healthcare group, offers primary care and a wide range of sub-specialties. Throughout the region, residents also have access to walk-in clinics, support groups and a free primary-care clinic. For the past decade, the Fredericksburg Region has been one of the leading growth spots in Virginia. The business community represents all facets of industry and commerce. Visionary leaders create new economic opportunities and take part in regional initiatives and long-range planning.

The region has more than 5,000 businesses–including government and defense contractors, service establishments, retail outlets, construction companies, manufacturing enterprises and transportation-related companies.

The number of home-based businesses that provide specialized services is growing. Long-standing businesses in the area include the Silver Cos., Quarles Energy Services and GEICO.

A variety of call centers, distribution centers, high-tech manufacturers and Internet-related firms conduct business from the Fredericksburg Region, as do national and international corporations.

High-tech defense contractors provide engineering and support services for three military installations. Four of the top 10 industries in the Fredericksburg Region that received Department of Defense contract awards are classified as high-technology industries and provide a higher-than-average wage for their employees. The predominance of the defense industry lends the region an abundance of career options in science, engineering and technology.

The mix of business and industry in the region creates a stable economic base and provides varied job opportunities for the region’s growing workforce. The area’s two largest private employers are Mary Washington Hospital and the regional office of GEICO (the nation’s fourth-largest private passenger auto insurer). In addition to federal, state and local government, other large employers include Wegman’s, CVS pharmacy, Walmart, Union Bank & Trust and GM PowerTrain. Businesses with a new or expanded presence in the region include the HCA, Marine Federal Credit Union, Home Instead Senior Care, Buyer’s Title, Inc. and WyteStone Suites.

High-tech products made in the region include silicon wafers, printed circuit boards, components for laser printers, embedded-Internet-type security systems and steel wire for robotic applications. Companies that represent more than half of Virginia’s $12 billion high-tech industry are located near the region. Government officials strive to create a high quality of life for all area residents. At the county Board of Supervisors meetings, Fredericksburg City Council meetings and other public forums, citizens voice their ideas for improving their communities. Sheriff’s offices, the city police and fire and rescue personnel are committed to delivering the finest protection possible.

Dedicated public safety officers teach awareness and prevention tactics through community programs such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), child fingerprinting, Neighborhood Watch, Crime Solvers and self- defense for women and children. A pro-business climate, desirable location and easy access to major markets make the Fredericksburg Region attractive to potential investors. Prime office, commercial and industrial spaces are available, as are large tracts of land for new buildings that are ideal for communications and electronics companies and high-tech manufacturing.

The Fredericksburg Region has a strong local workforce of 125,000 workers. Almost one million commuters reside within a 40-mile radius of the region.

Education levels surpass the national average. More than 70 percent of area workers are college-educated and have managerial, professional and technical skills. The region has one of the country’s highest concentrations of Ph.D.s.

Stafford Regional Airport has provided a big boost to the area economy. It is convenient to commuter rail and adjacent land is ready for building. The full-service airport has foreign trade zone capability and the potential to expand its 5,000-foot runway an additional 1,000 feet, allowing for larger planes and more flights.

The Fredericksburg Region’s existing infrastructure includes a high-speed fiber optic telecommunications system that is part of an 18,000-mile national system. It creates the potential for a telecommunications park at the site of the system’s amplifier.

To create a hospitable business environment, state and local governments offer tax credits, free counseling and financial and technical assistance for start-ups, expansions and relocations. Economic development professionals acquaint prospective businesses with the area and provide incentives to encourage corporate investment. The Fredericksburg Regional Alliance is one of the area’s leading economic development organizations. It is a public/private partnership that aggressively markets the region, recruits new industry and helps existing businesses expand. FRA works closely with private industry and area educational institutions to provide the best training possible to the area workforce.

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is a networking, marketing and advocacy resource that provides many benefits to businesses. The Chamber responds to community and business needs as they develop, prepares businesses for future changes in the workplace and advocates for a continued strong business environment. Volunteers annually contribute thousands of hours to nonprofit programs and organizations within the community. Lions and Rotary clubs, Jaycees and various women’s clubs serve the community in many ways. Other groups promote cultural diversity and historic preservation. Eagle Scouts and college students also perform valuable community service.

The Rappahannock United Way is a collection of agencies that promote health, recreation and welfare services by raising $2 million annually. The Mary Washington Hospital Community Service Fund supports the healthcare programs of charitable organizations throughout the region.

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