Spotsylvania Economic Development

08/21/2026

Great time yesterday CELEBRATING 50 years of Virginia Youth Soccer Assn with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.

CONGRATULATIONS!

08/20/2026

Local businesses play a vital role in preparing students for success! 🎓💼

By partnering with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, your business can help create meaningful learning experiences that directly connect classroom lessons to real-world careers.

Your involvement makes a lasting impact on the next generation of our local workforce.

Interested in making a difference? Join as a Business partner today!

👉 Learn more and get involved: https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/page/scps-work-based-learning

🤝 Together, We Can Build a Stronger Community

Local businesses play a vital role in preparing students for success. By partnering with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, you can help create meaningful learning experiences that connect the classroom to the real world.

08/20/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

🎉 5th Annual Open House at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank! 🎉

Join the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank for a fun, free, and informative day as they open their doors to the community! Learn about how they fight hunger across the region, tour the facility, and discover all the ways you can get involved.

Event Highlights Include:
Interactive activities for the family
Local food vendors
Connections with community partners, businesses, and local nonprofits
Guided facility tours

Whether you're looking to volunteer, support hunger relief, or learn more about local resources, they'd love to see you there!

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Date & Time: Saturday, September 12th, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Address: 3631 Lee Hill Drive, Fredericksburg, Va 22408
Details: A free, family-friendly event featuring facility tours, information on local hunger relief, and ways to support their mission.

08/18/2026

Have you ever looked back at a costly business mistake and thought, “How did I miss that?” 🤔

You’re careful. You’re experienced. But when everyday stress piles up, decision-making slips—even for the best of us.

In SCORE'S upcoming LIVE free webinar, they will be sharing practical tools to help you protect your business from preventable errors.

Reserve your seat at the link below.
https://www.score.org/business-education/goof-proof-your-business-prevent-costly-mistakes-before-they-happen/

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08/18/2026

SAVE THE DATE!! 🚨🗓️

The Spotsylvania County Fair returns from October 8-11, 2026 for another year of fair fun in the heart of Spotsylvania!

Get ready for a full schedule of rides on the midway, love entertainment, classic fair food and endless fun 🎠🎡🍿🎶

08/14/2026

Something extra special is cooking in Spotsylvania! 💖✨

Midou and Winny Kadeke are officially opening the doors to their brand new restaurant, poured with so much love and inspired by their adorable baby girl, sweet Meira!

They would love to meet you and welcome you to the family!

📍 Where: Hilltop Plaza

10418 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553

⏰ Grand Opening: This Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Can’t make it this Saturday? No worries at all—they can’t wait to serve you anytime soon! Come by, say hi, and enjoy a wonderful meal! 🥂🍴

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08/13/2026

Only 93 days til opening day Kalahari Resorts - Spotsylvania!

"Already claiming my spot in the lazy river." 🛋️🌊

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08/12/2026

What can recent data breaches teach us about small business security?

Join the SBDC for a free virtual workshop as they break down recent real-world cyber incidents, common security gaps, and actionable steps to safeguard your business.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Identify hidden vulnerabilities before cybercriminals do
✅ Implement practical steps to reduce your risk right away
✅ Strengthen your overall security posture against modern threats

Don't wait for a breach to happen—protect your hard-earned business today!

Register here https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=900460048

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Time & Location: 12:30pm – 1:30pm | VIRTUAL

08/11/2026

Still time to register!!
FREE Virtual Event
Register today at sbsd.virginia.gov/employment-fair

There's still time to register for the Virginia Runs on Small Business Virtual Employment Fair!

This free, virtual statewide event hosted by in partnership with Virginia Works makes it easy to connect with motivated job seekers from across the Commonwealth. Meet candidates through live video interviews, review resumes before and after the event, and build a talent pipeline that supports your business well beyond hiring day!

Whether you're looking for your next employee or your next career opportunity, this event is designed to bring Virginia's small businesses and skilled talent together all from the convenience of your computer.

📅 August 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💻 Free Virtual Event

Register today at sbsd.virginia.gov/employment-fair

08/05/2026