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SUMMARY:Business at Breakfast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners
DESCRIPTION:Rise and shine\, Lynchburg Region!\n\nKick off your morning with energy and inspiration at our quarterly Business at Breakfast a signature gathering designed to connect\, inform\, and celebrate the heart of our regional business community.\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 6th at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance for a morning built around meaningful connections and practical takeaways. Whether you're a longtime entrepreneur\, a rising professional\, or someone newly stepping into the business landscape\, this event offers an environment to broaden your network and strengthen your foothold in the region.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGuest Speaker: Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette\, Superintendent\, LCS \n\n\n\nTopic: Lynchburg City Schools: Vision\, Goals and How the Business Community Can Engage for K-12 Success\n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker: On May 20\, 2025\, the Lynchburg City School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette as the next Superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools (LCS).\n\n\n\nThis appointment marks a significant homecoming for Dr. Somerville-Midgette. She is a proud graduate of Lynchburg College (now the University of Lynchburg)\, where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Special Education. Early in her career\, she served as a Special Education teacher for Lynchburg City Schools from 2003 to 2006. She later received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Liberty University. Her return signifies a dedicated commitment to the students and families of Lynchburg.\n\n\n\nWith more than two decades of experience in public education\, Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette has served in a wide range of instructional and leadership roles\, including Assistant Principal in Cumberland County Public Schools and Principal\, Director of Secondary Instruction and CTE\, and Assistant Superintendent in Mecklenburg County Public Schools. She became Superintendent of Brunswick County Public Schools in 2018. Dr. Somerville-Midgette's dedication and impact have been recognized through numerous accolades\, including the 2024 Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) Leadership Excellence Award for Outstanding Service\, the Evelyn P. Bickman Outstanding Undergraduate Alumni Award\, the Woman Education Leaders in Virginia (WELV) Mentor of the Year Award\, the Brunswick NAACP Educator of the Year Award\, and the 2022 Region VIII Superintendent of the Year.\n\n\n\nIn addition to her professional achievements\, Dr. Somerville-Midgette has held key leadership positions throughout the commonwealth\, including President of VASS\, Vice President of WELV\, and Virginia Governing Board Representative for the American Association of School Superintendents. She is also a former Clarksville Town Council Member.\n\n\nWhy You Should Attend\n\nConnect with the Region's Best\n\nMeet and mingle with professionals\, leaders\, and innovators from across the Lynchburg Region. Business at Breakfast isn't just a gathering it's a powerful space to build relationships that can open doors and spark new opportunities.\n\nWelcome New Members\n\nHelp us extend a warm Lynchburg welcome to the newest members of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. You'll be among the first to meet fresh faces and emerging businesses contributing to our region's growth.\n\nHear from Inspiring Guests\n\nOur featured speakers will share valuable insights\, strategies\, and stories that can help shift your perspective and sharpen your approach. You'll leave with ideas you can apply right away.\n\nGet Exclusive Updates\n\nStay in the know as we reveal upcoming initiatives\, programs\, and opportunities that can benefit you and your business. It's your front-row seat to what's next for the region.\n\nEnjoy a Delicious Breakfast\n\nFuel your morning with a thoughtfully prepared breakfast spread because a great day starts with great food.\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Chairman's Circle Investors!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rise and shine\, Lynchburg Region!
\nKick off your morning with energy and inspiration at our quarterly \;Business at Breakfast&mdash\;a signature gathering designed to connect\, inform\, and celebrate the heart of our regional business community.
\n\nJoin us on \;Wednesday\, May 6th \;at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance for a morning built around meaningful connections and practical takeaways. Whether you&rsquo\;re a longtime entrepreneur\, a rising professional\, or someone newly stepping into the business landscape\, this event offers an \;environment to broaden your network and strengthen your foothold in the region.
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\n\nGuest Speaker: \;Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette\, Superintendent\, LCS \;
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\nTopic: \; Lynchburg City Schools: \; Vision\, Goals and How the Business Community Can Engage for K-12 Success
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\nAbout our Speaker: On May 20\, 2025\, the Lynchburg City School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette as the next Superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools (LCS).
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\nThis appointment marks a significant homecoming for Dr. Somerville-Midgette. She is a proud graduate of Lynchburg College (now the University of Lynchburg)\, where she earned her Bachelor&rsquo\;s and Master&rsquo\;s degrees in Special Education. Early in her career\, she served as a Special Education teacher for Lynchburg City Schools from 2003 to 2006. She later received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Liberty University. Her return signifies a dedicated commitment to the students and families of Lynchburg.
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\nWith more than two decades of experience in public education\, Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette has served in a wide range of instructional and leadership roles\, including Assistant Principal in Cumberland County Public Schools and Principal\, Director of Secondary Instruction and CTE\, and Assistant Superintendent in Mecklenburg County Public Schools. She became Superintendent of Brunswick County Public Schools in 2018. Dr. Somerville-Midgette&rsquo\;s dedication and impact have been recognized through numerous accolades\, including the 2024 Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) Leadership Excellence Award for Outstanding Service\, the Evelyn P. Bickman Outstanding Undergraduate Alumni Award\, the Woman Education Leaders in Virginia (WELV) Mentor of the Year Award\, the Brunswick NAACP Educator of the Year Award\, and the 2022 Region VIII Superintendent of the Year.
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\nIn addition to her professional achievements\, Dr. Somerville-Midgette has held key leadership positions throughout the commonwealth\, including President of VASS\, Vice President of WELV\, and Virginia Governing Board Representative for the American Association of School Superintendents. She is also a former Clarksville Town Council Member.
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\nWhy You Should Attend
\n\nConnect with the Region&rsquo\;s Best
\nMeet and mingle with professionals\, leaders\, and innovators from across the Lynchburg Region. Business at Breakfast isn&rsquo\;t just a gathering&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s a powerful space to build relationships that can open doors and spark new opportunities.
\n\nWelcome New Members
\nHelp us extend a warm Lynchburg welcome to the newest members of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. You&rsquo\;ll be among the first to meet fresh faces and emerging businesses contributing to our region&rsquo\;s growth.
\n\nHear from Inspiring Guests
\nOur featured speakers will share valuable insights\, strategies\, and stories that can help shift your perspective and sharpen your approach. You&rsquo\;ll leave with ideas you can apply right away.
\n\nGet Exclusive Updates
\nStay in the know as we reveal upcoming initiatives\, programs\, and opportunities that can benefit you and your business. It&rsquo\;s your front-row seat to what&rsquo\;s next for the region.
\n\nEnjoy a Delicious Breakfast
\nFuel your morning with a thoughtfully prepared breakfast spread&mdash\;because a great day starts with great food.
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\nThank you to our Chairman'\;s Circle Investors!
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LOCATION:Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance 300 Lucado Pl.\, Lynchburg\, VA 24504
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URL:http://business.lynchburgregion.org/events/details/business-at-breakfast-presented-by-pinnacle-financial-partners-05-06-2026-9559
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