Business & Tech
Fredericksburg Businesses Go After $250,000 Grant
Several Fredericksburg businesses need at least 250 votes from you before they are even considered to be in the running for the grant.
Nineteen Fredericksburg-area businesses are competing for a $250,000 small-business grant offered by Chase Bank USA and LivingSocial and they need at least 250 votes to have a chance at the big money.
The grant contest's mission is to increase awareness of the important role small businesses play in local communities and to help small businesses grow. Voting ends June 30. The project is called Mission Small Business.
To vote, visit the website and type in your state and city and you will find the following businesses in the competition:
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McGill Properties
Partners in Aging
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L.U.G. It 4U
Fredericksburg Parent and Family Magazine
Photography Essence by Pamela
Bradford and Son's Pest Services
Lil' Pals Pet Photography
So far, Heart Star Press at 8 Yorktown Dr. is leading the Fredericksburg businesses with 195 votes as of 9 a.m. Monday morning. A Timeless Touch Photography at 1127 International Parkway is second with 163 votes and Ponshop is third with 112 votes.
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