Spotsylvania Economic Development

09/04/2026

📢 Holiday Schedule & Office Hours Update

Spotsylvania County government offices will close early at noon on Friday, September 4, in accordance with state holiday hours granted by the Governor’s Office.

Here is what you need to know about local facilities over the Labor Day holiday weekend:

Friday, September 4

Government Offices: Closing early at 12:00 PM.

Convenience Sites, Landfill, Museum, & Visitors Center: Open on normal operating schedules.

Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)

Government Offices, Convenience Sites, & Landfill: CLOSED.

County Museum & Visitors Center: OPEN from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Tuesday, September 8

Convenience Sites: Opening out of cycle on a normal operating schedule to accommodate the Monday closure.

Government Offices: Reopening for normal business hours.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

In accordance with additional state holiday hours granted by the Governor’s Office, Spotsylvania County government offices will close at noon on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Please note convenience sites, the Livingston landfill, the County Museum, and Visitors Center will all open as usual Friday, September 4, according to their normal schedules.

As previously scheduled, all offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day, except the Visitors Center and County Museum, which will be open 10-4.

All convenience sites will open out of cycle Tuesday, September 8, on a normal operating schedule due to the Monday holiday closure.

09/02/2026

The Spotsylvania Farmers Market is competing in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration, a national contest from American Farmland Trust—and your vote could help put our market on the national map!

Voting is quick and easy. Cast your vote for the Spotsylvania Farmers Market at the link below.
https://markets.farmland.org/markets/313222

Think Spotsylvania has one of the best farmers markets in the country? PROVE IT.

The Spotsylvania Farmers Market is competing in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration, a national contest from American Farmland Trust—and your vote could help put our market on the national map!

Every week, our markets bring together local farmers, growers, bakers, food makers, and small businesses while giving our community a place to shop local, eat well, and connect with the people who actually grow and make our food.

A strong showing in the contest means more than bragging rights (although we are absolutely interested in those). Winning markets receive national recognition and a share of $15,000 in awards, along with opportunities for state and regional honors. That attention can help us attract even more great vendors and shoppers to Spotsylvania.

And voting takes about ONE MINUTE.
Cast your vote for the Spotsylvania Farmers Market here:

https://markets.farmland.org/markets/313222

You’ll just need to enter your name and email so your vote can be verified.

Then share this post and recruit your people! Friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, your hairdresser, that person you always see at the tomato table but whose name you still don’t know... WE WANT THEIR VOTES.

Voting closes September 30.

Let’s show the rest of the country just how much Spotsylvania loves its farmers, food producers, and farmers market.

And remember: we can’t technically guarantee that voting will improve your luck at the tomato table this weekend.
But why risk it?

08/31/2026

50 years of passion, dedication, and youth soccer in Virginia! 🏆✨

We were thrilled to celebrate Virginia Youth Soccer Assn with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 20th! ✂️🔴

VYSA is honored to support over 125,000 registered players. From empowering coaches to building local club partnerships, their mission has always been to strengthen the game at every level.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

08/27/2026

🚀 Explore 20,000+ Regional Job Openings! 🚀

Looking for your next career move? Finding the right job just got easier.

Visit the new Job Listings page on the Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board website to browse over 20,000 active job openings!

Listings are updated every Monday, so make it a habit to check back weekly for fresh opportunities!

💡 Need extra support in your job search?
They are here to help! Stop by Virginia Career Works for FREE assistance with:
✅ Resume building & reviews
✅ Job applications
✅ One-on-one job search guidance

📍 Fredericksburg Career Center
10304 Spotsylvania Ave., Suite 100
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

08/26/2026

ATTENTION ATTENTION!!!

Leadership Fredericksburg is looking for its next Community Action Projects for the Class of 2027!

Nonprofits, small businesses, and other organizations throughout Planning District 16 are invited to submit a project that gives Leadership Fredericksburg Fellows the opportunity to put their skills into action while making a positive impact in our region.

Selected projects should address a meaningful community need, offer valuable learning opportunities for Fellows, and have a manageable scope that can be completed in less than six months. Teams of Fellows will work alongside selected organizations and conclude the experience with recommendations designed to support the organization’s continued success.

Organizations in Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, and the City of Fredericksburg are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due October 2, 2026.

Have a project that could benefit from a team of emerging regional leaders? Submit your proposal and be part of the Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2027 experience.

Click the link below to learn more
https://tr.ee/BfRgsC

08/25/2026

Each year, Spotsylvania County prepares a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to fund future projects.

On November 3, 2026, citizens will be asked to vote on the use of General Obligation (GO) Bonds to finance County projects. These projects include Environmental and Solid Waste, Public Safety, the Schools, and Transportation.

Informational Meetings:

Informational meetings will be conducted over the coming months to provide citizens with an opportunity to learn more about the projects and ask questions.

Please see below the schedule for upcoming events.

September 10, 2026 at Riverbend High School from 6pm - 8pm
Address: 12301 Spotswood Furnace Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

September 29, 2026 at Spotsylvania High School from 6pm - 8pm
Address: 6975 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551

October 21, 2026 at Massaponax High School from 6pm - 8pm
Address: 8201 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Additional Information: spotsy.org/4wJNWoO

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!

Image Description for accessibility: An event flyer for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank's 5th Annual Open House with a lime green border overlaying a background photo of a lush, wooded river landscape. Event: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank 5th Annual Open House.
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/

Graphic Description for Accessibility: A dark blue digital banner textured with fine diagonal lines. The right side features layered, bright blue geometric shapes and small squiggly accent lines. The SCORE logo—white text with three slanted blue bars on a white rectangular tag—is placed in the upper-left corner. The right section features a large, bright blue hexagon containing a close-up photograph of a person in a gray shirt placing their open hand on a table to block a falling chain reaction of wooden dominoes. Two rounded, bright blue pills appear in the middle section, labeling the event type, date, and time. Event flyer for SCORE's live online workshop, "Goof-Proof Your Business: Prevent Costly Mistakes Before They Happen," taking place on August 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM.