Spotsylvania Economic Development

05/29/2026

Registration closes today at 12:00pm.

Attention Spotsylvania Business Owners:

This morning is dedicated entirely to your growth and collaboration. Please join us on June 2nd from 8:00am to 10:00am for Stronger together: Business, Education, & County Leadership in Spotsylvania.

Hosted by the Spotsylvania County EDA & co-sponsored by Matern Staffing, this event at the A & B Creative Events Center offers a premier opportunity to engage directly with county leadership and key educational stakeholders to drive local economic development.

Register at the link below.
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THE SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY EDA & CO SPONSOR MATERN STAFFING INVITE YOU TO THEIR BUSINESS APPRECIATION EVENT
Stronger Together: Business, Education, & County Leadership in Spotsylvania Please join us for a day dedicated to collaboration and recognition. FEATURING GUEST SPEAKERS FROM: SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORSSPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY CAREER & TECH CENTER JUNE 2 TUESDAY | 08:00 AM 2026
A & B CREATIVE EVENTS 5012 SOUTHPOINT PARKWAY FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407 EVENT SPACE GRACIOUSLY DONATED BY LATASHA BROOKS SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND WE ASK ONLY 2 GUESTS PER COUNTY BUSINESS PLEASE. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

05/28/2026

Be in the room where big things happen in Spotsylvania on June 2nd!

Our local business community and county leaders are gathering together. You do not want to miss out on these valuable connections.

Hosted by the Spotsylvania County EDA and Co-sponsored by Matern Staffing, this event at A & B Creative Events Center is your chance to collaborate directly with county leadership and education drivers to fuel local growth. Refreshments will be served.

Grab your tickets now!
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GET TO KNOW ONE OF OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
REITHA ABED (printed in large, bold, dark brown capital letters).
PRINCIPAL, CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Reitha Abed is the Principal of the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center, where he has served for the past six years. With more than 21 years in education, he has dedicated his career to preparing students for success through Career and Technical Education, workforce readiness, and meaningful industry partnerships.

05/27/2026

Spotsylvania business owners: This morning is dedicated entirely to you.

Mark your calendars for June 2nd (8:00am - 10:00am) for Stronger Together: Business, Education, & County Leadership.

Hosted by the Spotsylvania County EDA and Co-sponsored by Matern Staffing, this event at A & B Creative Events Center is your chance to collaborate directly with county leadership and education drivers to fuel local growth. Refreshments will be served!

Grab your tickets Now!
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Image Text (For Accessibility) A blue box at the top reads get to know one of our guest speakers. The name Emily Hall is written in large bold black letters. Below her name it lists her title as work-based learning coordinator at the Career & technical Center for Spotsylvania County Public Schools. Emily Hall is an experienced counselor with over 24 years of experience in the field. For the first 7 years of her career, Emily was a school counselor. She provided one-on-one counseling services to students, helping from identify their strengths and interests, explore their goals. In 2010, Emily was selected as Virginia's Secondary School Counselor of the year. She then served as the Director of Counseling at Courtland High School for 10 years, where she oversaw the development and implementation of comprehensive counseling programs for students. In this role, she collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure students have access to the resources and guidance they need to make informed decisions about their futures. Driven by a passion for helping people navigate their career choices, Emily transitioned into a new role as a Career Development Counselor five years ago. In this role, she developed work-based learning opportunities for all students, supported the districts counselors with academic and career plan development and served the Spotsylvania career and tech center as their school counselor in crisis situations. This year, Emily has transitioned into a new role as the work based learning coordinator for the district. In this role, she continues to grow and enhance the work-based learning opportunities for all students. Throughout her career, Emily has developed a reputation for her compassionate and insightful approach to career development and has also facilitated workshops and presented on various career-related topics at the local, state, and national levels. In whatever role she is serving, Emily is always focused on making a positive impact in the lives of the students she serves.

05/22/2026

Most county offices and facilities, including convenience centers and the Livingston Landfill, will be CLOSED Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. The Spotsylvania County Visitors Center and Spotsylvania County Museum will be OPEN during regular operating hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

05/22/2026

On Friday, May 8th the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Rinehart Bryant, PLLC.

Established in September 2021, Rinehart Bryant, PLLC was founded by a core team of legal professionals seeking to build a dedicated independent practice. The firm opened its doors with four attorneys and four staff members. Since then, they have expanded their talent pool by adding five attorneys and two administrative professionals. Over five years of serving the Fredericksburg region - including their recent expansion here into Spotsylvania- the firm has steadily grown its regional footprint. Their practice focuses primarily on family law, complemented by targeted criminal defense services.

05/20/2026

🌱 Today is Market Day in Spotsylvania! 🌱

Join us today, Wednesday, May 20th from 2pm–6pm at Spotsylvania Courthouse Village for an afternoon full of fresh food, local flavor, and wonderful small businesses! Whether you’re stocking up for the week, grabbing dinner, or just wandering the market with an iced coffee in hand, we’ve got something for everyone.

This market’s Vendor Spotlight is Nancy’s Produce! 🍅🌿💐

Nancy’s Produce is a family-owned farm bringing beautiful seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and plants straight from the farm to your table. Their booth is always bursting with color, freshness, and friendly faces. If you’ve been thinking about planting herbs, adding flowers to your garden, or filling your kitchen with peak-season produce, today is the perfect time to stop by and support this amazing local family business. You can also find them at our Saturday markets!

Shopping at the farmers market means supporting real people in our community — families who wake up early, work hard, and grow food with care. Every dollar spent locally helps keep small farms thriving right here in our region.

As always, be sure to stop by the Market Manager’s tent for:
🥕 A weekly recipe
🧩 A take-home kids activity
🔎 Our free scavenger hunt for kids

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow at Spotsylvania Courthouse Village from 2pm–6pm!



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05/18/2026

Spotsylvania business owners: This morning is dedicated entirely to you.

Mark your calendars for June 2nd (8:00am - 10:00am) for Stronger Together: Business, Education, & County Leadership.

Hosted by the Spotsylvania County EDA and Co-sponsored by Matern Staffing, this event at A & B Creative Events Center is your chance to collaborate directly with county leadership and education drivers to fuel local growth. Refreshments will be served!

Don't wait-grab your tickets before they sell out!
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Get to know one of our guest speakers
Sue Venable-Shelton
Director of Career & Technical Education
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Sue Venable-Shelton is an experienced educator with 30 years in the field of education. She has been a passionate advocate for agricultural education and career and technical education (CTE), having served as an Agricultural Education Instructor and Department Chair for 24 years. During her tenure, she inspired countless students to pursue careers in agriculture and was instrumental in developing innovative curricula, leadership opportunities, and student-centered programs. In addition to her role as an agriculture education instructor, Sue has been an outstanding leader in Career and Technical Education. For 6 years, she served as the Division CTE Liasion, where she worked diligently to strengthen collaboration between CTE programs and academic disciples while expanding opportunities for students. Her visionary leadership and strategic planning contributed to improved student outcomes, increased enrollment, strengthened industry partnerships, and enhanced workforce readiness initiatives across the division. In recognition of her exceptional contributions to CTE, Sue advanced into division leadership and currently serves as the Director of Career and Technical Education for SCPS. In this role, she oversees the development, implementation, and continues improvement of CTE programs across the division, ensuring students are equipped with the academic, technical, and employability skills needed for future success. She is also actively involved in state and regional CTE initiatives, advocating for innovating programming, industry credential attainment, work-based learning opportunities, and equitable access to high-quality Career and Technical Education experiences to all students.

05/15/2026

Did you know your personal credit score can impact your small business's ability to secure vendors or buy a new location?

Understanding your credit can feel daunting, but it is a critical tool for your business's growth. Grab your lunch and join the UMW SBDC for an interactive Lunch & Learn event designed specifically for small business owners!

Register here https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=140460021

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Understanding Personal Credit-Virtual Lunch & Learn
Understanding your personal credit can be daunting, but it also can be an integral factor to the success of your small business.
At this lunch & Learn you will:
Learn why business lenders care about your personal credit
Understand the difference between a credit report and a credit score. See how your credit score affects getting credit, buying a business, or establishing vendor relationships. See what factors positively and negatively impact your credit and how to maintain good credit. Learn the importance of reviewing credit reports regularly and how to request free reports annually.
Tuesday, May 19, 2016
12:00pm - 1:00pm
University of Mary Washington
1125 Emancipation Highway
Suite 400
Fredericksburg, Va 22401
No Cost

05/15/2026

05/13/2026

The Wednesday Market is TODAY! 🌞

Join us from 2:00 PM–6:00 PM at Spotsylvania Courthouse Village for an afternoon full of fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, local meats, handmade products, and more. We have 22 amazing vendors ready to share their awesome products with the community!

Today’s vendors include:
• 2 Hens Roasters • Cookie Creations LLC • Goody Paws Bakery Treats • Honeycomb Heroes • Little Green Farm • Mediterranean Family Kitchen • Moss neck farm • Nancy's Produce • O Taste and See Donuts • Oshun Organics, LLC • Tarra Momo Cafe • The Candid Coop LLC • The Good Steward Farm • TMD Grill & Food LLC (Siesta Gozleme) • Zadran's Kitchen • Woerner Farms • Blessed Arrows Farm • Abundantly Blessed Homestead • TheDreamsicle • Whole Heart Baking Co • Brickyard Bulls, LLC • Tiennes Tortillas

Come shop local, grab dinner, pick up fresh ingredients for the week, and support your local farmers and small businesses.

As always, stop by the Market Manager’s tent for weekly recipes, take-home activities for kids, and our scavenger hunt!

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“Spotsylvania Farmers Market
Today — Wednesday
2:00–6:00 PM
Spotsylvania Courthouse Village
Fresh. Local. Community.”

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