The Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center was added to the community in 2006. It is a multi-functional site for such things as trade shows, exhibits, banquets, receptions, business meetings and conventions. Options for facility use are the exhibition floor, The Grand Ballroom and meeting rooms. Events that often take place here are job fairs, craft shows, proms and fund-raisers. Past events include a Home and Garden Show, a Log Home Show and a Marine Half Marathon. Staff is trained to assist with promotion, production requirements, setup, tear-down and cleanup, ticket sales, event analysis and more or less according to the client's needs.