Economic Development and Tourism

Karen Hedelt, Interim Director
706 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
Office Phone:  (540) 372-1216

Office Hours:   M-F, 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Visitor Center: (540) 373-1776 or (800) 678-4748
Visitor Center Hours:  Daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

E-mail Ms. Hedelt 

The primary function of the Department is to promote the development of the local travel industry by increasing the amount of tourism related business and activities. The goal of the Department is to enhance the economic health of the community through the generation of tourism revenues, a significant portion of which returns directly to the City government.

Financing Small Business for Growth Workshop 

Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible if you are interesting in attending.

At A Glance:
Current Economic Development Activity in the City of Fredericksburg

Eagle Village, City’s First Mixed Use Project, Developing Quickly  

Printing Facility Progressing in City’s Industrial Park 

Courtyard by Marriott  

 Kalahari 

Wegman's 

Surgi Center of Central Virginia’s Relocation Will Benefit the City 

Downtown Economic Development Commission 

Fredericksburg Roundtable