The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a small business-financing seminar May 14 beginning at 3 p.m.

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a small business-financing seminar May 14 beginning at 3 p.m. 

Virginia’s unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent between January and February, despite a weakening economy. 

Federal Reserve chief tells Congress recession is possible this year

U.S. consumers face chronic pain at pump. The average price of regular gasoline set a record high in the Richmond area yesterday, $3.24 per gallon, AAA-MidAtlantic reported.

The Nationwide insurance agency is recognizing the achievements of a local insurance agent, by awarding him the Conference of Champions, and District Community Service Awards in recognition of his outstanding service to the Stafford area.

Lord Fairfax Community College will hold a seminar designed to assist people considering opening a small business, or who currently own one.

STAFFORD — Stafford County is one of the best places in the United States to get ahead, according to Forbes.com. 

The Stafford Economic Development Department has extended the deadline for businesses to respond to its biennial survey. The deadline for submission is now March 31.

Tastefully Simple independent consultants Dana Ortell, of Fredericksburg, and Aimee Mann, of Spotsylvania, were recently recognized.

Mr. Handyman, serving the Fredericksburg region, will now team with celebrity Richard Karn— the former Al Borland from ABC’s past sitcom, “Home Improvement.”

The company lia sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for their outstanding salse accomplishments and professionalism.

Bowman Consulting recently announced it was voted as the “2007 Civil Engineering Firm of the Year in the Metro Washington Area” by members of the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. 

Fredericksburg resident Yung Mak Lau recently moved up the ranks within market America’s Unfranchise System. Lau has moved up to an executive coordinator level as an independent distributor for Market America, a product brokerage and Internet marketing company.

Giant Food’s new Kitch’N Kids recipe contest encourages children ages 7 to 14 to create a nutritious and delicious recipe using milk, cheese or yogurt and can be for a snack or meal. Prizes range from a Kitch’N Kids apron to the grand prize of $10,000 in savings bonds.

The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization recently announced the 45-day public review period for its proposed Public Participation Plan.

Superior Paving Corp., headquartered in Gainesville, recently announced the following executive appointments as part of its ongoing succession plan:

MaggieMoo’s International is serving up scoops of its new ice cream flavor blend, Cinamoo Bun, at the Stafford eatery, located in Stafford Marketplace in North Stafford.

The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board received another three-year accreditation from the Comission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Chamber event March 13.

Kohl’s plans to award nearly 2,000 students this year through its Kohl’s Kids Who Care scholarship program.

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a networking event for women at the Gauntlet Golf Club in Fredericksburg.

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants will be offering free tax assistance to Virginia taxpayers.

Kohl’s is kicking off its annual scholarship program, Kids Who Care, to recognize and reward youth volunteers nationwide.

The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board has received another three-year accreditation from CARF International. RACSB voluntarily invited the CARF surveyors to evaluate how well RACSB behavioral health services meet international standards for quality during their visit on November 28 - 30, 2007.

Harish Chandra MD, MPH, a new cardiologist with Virginia Cardiovascular Consultants, is giving a free educational seminar on understanding the risk factors and recognizing the warning signs for stroke, on Wednesday Feb. 20, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

The Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block (RAKOB), a unique troupe of puppets, which speak to children about understanding and awareness of people with disabilities and differences, is looking for community members to join their volunteer Board of Directors.

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting for Natural Health, LLC, located at 2777 Jefferson Davis Highway in Stafford.

Stafford County’s tourism department recently launched its new tourism brochure that showcases the many historic attractions and activities in the community.

Giant Food’s 2007 Good Neighbor Food and Funds Drive brought in more than $348,000 and 200,000 pounds of food to be donated to needy families throughout the greater Washington, D.C. area.