G R E AT E R F R E D E R I C K S B U R G
Virginia’s
Center of Opportunity With a population that has nearly doubled since 2000, Greater Fredericksburg, or the Fredregion, is situated halfway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond. That proximity to major cities, in addition to Fredericksburg’s own historic downtown, provides urban amenities, while outdoor attractions include the Rappahannock River and various aquatic recreation opportunities on Lake Anna, the largest lake in the northern half of Virginia. Interstate 95 passes through all but one of the region’s localities, carrying 150,000 vehicles per day. The Fredregion’s educational institutions support the target industries of distribution and logistics (e.g., Lidl US, DHL Supply Chain, McKesson), advanced manufacturing (Una-Dyn, idX Corporation, M.C. Dean), defense and security (Northrop Grumman, PAE, SimVentions), and cybersecurity and technology (Digital Cloak, GCubed, Inc.). In addition, the region is home to more than 35,000 veterans and has one of the highest concentrations of cleared residents in the nation, with more than 6,000 workers in the national security and public affairs sector.
G R E AT E R F R E D E R I C K S B U R G O F F E R S Historic heritage including Colonial, American Revolution, and Civil War attractions
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A strategic location on the I-95 corridor, accessible to major cities and markets along the East Coast
Access to three major military installations: Marine Corps Base Quantico, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, and Fort A.P. Hill