Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
HBACV Board Selects New EO
Matt Holley, a longtime member of the Home Building Association of Central Virginia, has been hired to succeed Bob Morgan as the Executive Officer, effective in mid-January. When faced the daunting thought of having to find a suitable replacement for Bob. We could not have been happier when Matt Holley stepped up and said he would consider the position, said HBACV President Joe Helper. Morgan, Executive Officer since 2017, will retire Jan. 31. Over the past four years, Bob has worked very hard to advance
Governor Northam Announces Over 150 Tourism Programs Receive Funding to Aid Recovery, Spur Economic
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $1.9 million in matching grants will be awarded to 161 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP). VTC revised its traditional Marketing Leverage Program to create the RMLP in an effort to support tourism initiatives in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Craddock Terry Hotel & Event Center was one of the recipients. RMLP is open to all Virginia tourism
VA Gov. Northam Announces Over 150 Tourism Programs Receive Funding to Aid Recovery, Spur Economic
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $1.9 million in matching grants will be awarded to 161 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP). VTC revised its traditional Marketing Leverage Program to create the RMLP in an effort to support tourism initiatives in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The National D-Day Memorial Foundation was one of the recipients. RMLP is open to all Virginia tourism
Bower Center Announces New Exhibits for the Holidays
Friday, November 13, 5-7 pm will be the last 2nd Friday to see the ORANGE and Susan Bradbury’s “Unsung” exhibits. They will officially close at 3pm Saturday, November 14. Visit the Bower Center this Friday or Saturday and see how Artists were challenged to explore ideas, thoughts, and emotions as they used orange as the main color in their work. What’s next? Two solo exhibits and Winter Gifts, Bower Center’s annual yearend art fundraiser. Artwork for Winter Gifts is comprised of smaller size works that
Veteran Commercial Banker Cindy Forren Join Pinnacle Financial Partners' Lynchburg Team
Cindy Forren has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as senior vice president and financial advisor at the firm’s full-service office that opened this summer in Lynchburg at 1610-B Graves Mill Rd. “We are thrilled to have Cindy join the Pinnacle team.” said Luke Towles, senior vice president and financial advisor. “Her decades of experience in advising and serving commercial clients makes her a significant asset to our team as we serve the people and businesses of Virginia.” Forren has 32 years of
Old Dominion Staff Distribute Chromebooks to Students
The U.S. Department of Labor acquired and distributed Chromebooks and Hotspots so Job Corps students could fully participate in the program’s virtual learning program at home. Students were identified and assigned priority to receive loaner equipment devices based on his/her lack of technology. The loaner equipment is government-issued property to be used exclusively by students so the distribution required Old Dominion Job Corps staff to register serial numbers and receive signed forms from each
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OKRA Magazine is sewing new seeds in Lynchburg!
Okra. Magazine is sewing new seeds and setting our roots firmly in Lynchburg. Let’s grow together.In partnership with Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, we are pleased to offer special advertising rates for its members.Print 20% discount Full page with discount - $3,040 plus a bonus web ad 1/2 page with discount - $1,900 1/3 page with discount - $1,275 Marketplace ads $450 each for the first 12 businessesWeb ad 30% discount $550 runs November 15 - December 31E-newsletter $700 National
