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Ribbon cutting held for Loper Financial in Moneta/Westlake
See story in Smith Mountain Eagle...Loper Financial, which offers wealth management and retirement planning, has opened in Moneta/Westlake. The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new location on Dec. 10th. Community members, businesses, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, friends and families came out to welcome Abe Loper and his staff to the area. During the ribbon cutting, Loper presented a $1,000 donation to Brian Keaton, Sr. on behalf of American Legion
Miss Volunteer America and Amtrak Partner with The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of Lynchburg - MEDIA RELEASEDecember 16, 2024 For Immediate Release Contact: Miki McGarry, O: 434-941-4324 / C: 352-292-6943 Miss Volunteer America and Amtrak Partner with The Salvation Army for Holiday Cheer Across Virginia Lynchburg, VA – December 16, 2024 – The Miss Volunteer America Organization, Miss Virginia Volunteer Organization, Amtrak, and The Salvation Army are joining forces for a holiday initiative that unites communities across Virginia. This festive collaboration
The GLCF Announces Largest Grant Distribution in a Single Cycle
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $552,000 Awarded in Fall Competitive Grants and over $194,000 in Donor Advised Funds(Lynchburg, VA – December 11, 2024) - The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (“GLCF” or “Foundation”) announced today the recipients of its Fall 2024 competitive grants. The GLCF Distribution Committee carefully reviewed each application received, resulting in $552,643 awarded in competitive grants, plus $194,737 in recommendations from our donor advised
Horizon promotes importance of responsible gifting this holiday season
Lynchburg, VA – Access to gambling has expanded dramatically in recent years, especially among children, and early exposure to gambling practices can have lasting impacts on the developing brain, even leading to gambling addiction (American Psychological Association, 2023). Research from the National Council on Problem Gambling also indicates that two million American adults in the U.S. meet severe gambling criteria and four to six million meet mild or moderate gambling criteria. In line
Lynchburg Public Library to Host Santa Meet-and-Greet (Dec. 16)
On Monday, December 16, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., the Main Branch of the Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue, will host a special meet-and-greet with Santa in the Youth Services Department. There will be an opportunity for photos, and families are encouraged to bring their cameras or phones. Santa’s special guest will be Mayor Stephanie Reed who will make an appearance as “Mayor Elf” to help spread holiday cheer! Free children’s books and candy canes will be provided while supplies last. Afterward,
Freedom First Welcomes Robert Natt as Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Development
Freedom First Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Robert Natt as Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Development. Robert’s focus will be on helping improve the financial wellbeing of our members and communities through advocacy in public policy, as well as programs and community initiatives that address the needs of our members. Robert has held both public and private sector roles including those with Carilion Clinic, Radford University, The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
Legacy in Lights
Legacy Wealth Management Group is proud to present their fifth annual “Legacy in Lights” Christmas light display this Holiday season. The display will be in operation the entire month of December, from 5PM to 11PM.Join the Legacy team for their Community Event on Thursday, December 5 from 5PM to 9PM, where you will be greeted by the cheerful staff and have an opportunity to see some special guests! This event is free and is open to the public. We encourage you to show your generosity and bring
SHARE Greater Lynchburg Magnifies Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday
This GivingTuesday, SHARE Greater Lynchburg will inspire generosity by helping to celebrate our 181 nonprofit partners who GIVE GOOD (#LYHGives) in our region. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on December 3, 2024, and throughout the year. This Giving Tuesday, SHARE Greater Lynchburg
29 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2024 Virginia Business Legal Elite List
ROANOKE, Va. (December 2, 2024) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 29 attorneys have been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2024 Legal Elite list. The list is determined by peer votes and is divided into 22 specialties. The Gentry Locke attorneys recognized in the 2024 Legal Elite list and the areas in which they are recognized include: Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal LawWilliam E. Callahan, Jr. – Bankruptcy/Creditors’ RightsKaren L. Cohen – Real Estate/Land
City of Lynchburg Offering Limited Free Parking During Holiday Season (Nov. 26 - Jan. 1)
The City of Lynchburg’s Parking Management has announced that free parking for the first two hours will be offered at city-owned paid parking lots and decks beginning today, November 26 through Wednesday, January 1. For a list of these parking lots and decks, click HERE. For a map locations click HERE.
Impact First Responders - Looking for Supporters
Local Business, Impact First Responders, are dedicated to supporting the heroes who serve our community. Our mission is to ensure that our first responders—police, firefighters, EMTs, and more—receive the resources they deserve. We believe that collaboration is key to making a lasting impact. We would love the opportunity to speak at your business about how our initiatives are positively affecting our community. We’re looking to host engaging sessions, whether it be a Lunch and Learn or a Coffee and
'Multiple pathways for Virginians': Youngkin signs workforce development bill in Lynchburg visit
View story at The News & Advance...“You are hired.” Those three words, in Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s view, are the most important in the English language second only to “I love you,” he told a packed room at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance on Wednesday. On the Republican governor’s stop in Lynchburg to sign Senate Bill 436, legislation that strengthens workforce development efforts in various ways, he said there is dignity in finding work. The bill will create multiple pathways and careers for
Local legislatures preview some of their plans ahead of the 2024 General Assembly
See story at The News &Advance...With the General Assembly convening a little more than a month away, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance hosted “Policy & Pancakes” on Wednesday as a look ahead to the 2024 session. Legislators representing the area had the opportunity to provide their viewpoint on the upcoming session and give a summary of different areas they will work closely on. About 80 people — some university staff, local legislators and city officials — filed into the Liberty University
Best Practices for Businesses to Follow When Managing Business Contracts
A well-written contract not only protects your business from dispute-related liabilities, but is the best tool for holding all parties accountable and ensuring that the mutually agreed expectations are met. While in some cases verbal contracts can be enforced, as a business owner, you should always push for written contracts. In this article, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance explores the best practices to follow for negotiating and creating business contracts. The Need for Contracts Before we
American Airlines Expands LYH Flight Schedule
LYNCHBURG, October 1, 2020 ─ On the heels of a continuing recovery in local airline passenger demand, American Airlines will offer an additional regional jet flight at Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) starting October 8, 2020. The new service will increase American’s service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to four roundtrip flights most days, while doubling the airport’s monthly seat capacity compared to its COVID-19 April 2020 low point. The additional flight frequency by American is in
(“ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FIVE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS'')
As you are aware, Governor Northam and VDH issued Executive Order 63 – Order of Public Health Emergency Five (“ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FIVE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS”). The Order requires patrons in the Commonwealth age ten and over…to cover their mouth and nose with a face covering…when entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time inside” businesses listed in the Order. It requires employees to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth at all times
