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Market at Main to open Wards Road location next month
See story at The News & Advance...Market at Main, a local breakfast and lunch eatery, will open a new location on Wards Road by the end of June. Owner Rodney Taylor said the new location is in the former Muscle Maker Grill spot at 3920 Wards Road near Barnes & Noble. He said the menu will be very similar to that of Market at Main's Boonsboro and downtown Lynchburg locations, and the restaurant initially will be open for breakfast and lunch. "It's a great location," he said. "We're very excited about the
Sweet Briar College celebrates graduates in 113th commencement
See story at The News & Advance...Sweet Briar College President Meredith Woo opened Saturday's commencement ceremony by saying it was a day to celebrate. “We celebrate the successes of this class of tenacious and strong-willed women,” Woo said to the audience. “We celebrate their families for their faith in them and in the college they have called home.” Faculty, family members and supporters filed into Sweet Briar College's Upchurch Field House to recognize the graduating Class of 2022. The private
Alliance Participates in 2022 National Economic Development Week
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance will be observing National Economic Development Week, from May 9th – 13th, 2022 to recognize the positive contributions of member businesses & partnerships, and explain the role of economic development in our community, including the mission of:Partnering with local economic development agencies, or EDAs, providing local data to guide decisions, exploring grants to continue industrial site development, and the creation of new jobs and investments.Advocating for
Center for Pediatric Therapies Announces Newest Expansion
With a recent relocation to a new facility, Center for Pediatric Therapies of Forest, VA and Building Blocks of Central VA are pleased to announce their newest expansion, CPT FOREST-Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic. As the area’s leading pediatric rehabilitation provider, Center for Pediatric Therapies serves children and families in the cities and surrounding counties of Lynchburg, Danville, Martinsville, South Boston, and Roanoke, VA. CPT specializes in providing occupational, physical, speech therapy,
Liberty University celebrates graduates at William Stadium
View story at The News and Advance...Students, faculty, family members and supporters filed into Liberty University’s Williams Stadium on Friday morning to celebrate LU’s 2022 spring graduates. LU President Jerry Prevo began the day by giving credit to the graduating class and its hard work. “You’ve had unexpected challenges, but you persevered,” Prevo said to the crowd. Despite overcast skies, misting rain and temperatures in the lower 60s, Williams Stadium was mostly filled. LU celebrated more than
US Foods Chef'Store opens Lynchburg location
See story at WDBJ7...LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Customers have already taken to the aisles of the newest US Foods CHEF’STORE in Lynchburg. The restaurant-quality product wholesale outlet has planted its first Virginia store in the Hill City, with over 80 other locations across the country. According to store leaders, it’s different from other wholesale retailers. “We’re designed for chefs, for them to be able to come in and shop for as little or as much as they need for their daily restaurant menus,” said
With pandemic changing work, entrepreneurs bet on new Lynchburg coworking space
View full story at the News & advance...A new coworking space will open later this month in a recently renovated 5th Street building. Jim McCloskey and his son, Jimmy McCloskey, plan to open RE Fifth at 403 5th St. Jim McCloskey, owner of RiversEdge Furniture, and his business partner, Mark Stubstad, purchased the former auto repair shop at the corner of 5th and Court streets two years ago. The 8,000-square-foot mid-century modern building built in 1956 features several large windows on three of the four
Goodwill Host Awards Ceremony
The Awards Ceremony is an annual event to recognize those who have made Goodwill’s service during the past year possible. The ceremony celebrated Goodwill team members, community supporters, and individuals who received services from Goodwill and are now working and continuing to excel. The event featured a keynote by Abby Verdillo Hamilton, President & CEO, United Way of Roanoke Valley, and a closing from Richmond Vincent, Goodwill’s President & CEO. Awards to be presented: Outstanding Employee –
Goodwill Career Services - May Classes & Events
Goodwill Career Services - Classes & Events Classes and Career Services are available to individuals throughout Goodwill’s 35 county, 14 city service area. Goodwill helps individuals increase their skills and assist with their job search. People can receive help online or in-person at Goodwill Career Centers and Workforce Satellite Offices. Date Class or Event Time Location May 2ndBasic Computer Skills Workshop3 pm – 4 pmDanville Career CenterMay 3rdBasic Computer Skills Workshop11 am – 12
Lynchburg City Schools names teacher of the year2
View story at The News and Advance...Heritage High School biology teacher Cathy Drumheller was named Lynchburg City Schools' 2022 Teacher of the Year on Tuesday. "Ms. Drumheller is an outstanding example for both her students and her colleagues. Her dedication to students and her passion for teaching and learning is evidenced by her ability to engage students in science using aquaponics in the classroom, sponsoring the Lynchburg Students Rise and Project Inclusion, as well as many other contributions to
Sweet Briar College breaks ground on new turf field, athletic facility upgrades
View full story at Amherst New Era-Progress...Sweet Briar College officials, staff and students gathered on April 27 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new synthetic, water-based turf field for field hockey and lacrosse, along with improvements to the adjacent grass field for soccer. The field will be known as Thayer Field in honor of Mildred “Bee” Newman Thayer, a 1961 graduate of Sweet Briar who partook in the ceremony. The Amherst college, through support from Sweet Briar alumnae and supporters,
Lynchburg City Council approves plan for new police headquarters
View full story at The News & Advance...After a process that spanned several years and two sites, the Lynchburg Police Department has found its new home. On Tuesday night, Lynchburg City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive agreement for the design and construction of a new police headquarters on Odd Fellows Road, at the corner of Albert Lankford Drive, bringing the nearly six-year search to an end. The agreement, according to Police Chief Ryan Zuidema, is a “culmination of a lot of work done by
There’s a Business App for That!
National Small Business Week Can be a Good Time to Consider if an App is Right for Small Businesses In today’s high-tech world, people can do business on their mobile devices from anywhere. National Small Business Week is May 1-7 and a good time for small business owners to consider creating an app to have another way for customers to do business with them. Mobile apps have become essential marketing and sales tools and are being used more frequently by small businesses across multiple industries. In
Lynchburg City Schools Education Career Fair April 30, 2022
LCS Press ReleaseRelease Date: April 28, 2022FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Ethel Reeves, Lynchburg City Schoolsreevesee@lcsedu.net(434) 515-5048 or (434) 401-6902Walt Ford, Lynchburg City Schoolsfordjw@lcsedu.net(434) 515-5069 or (434) 509-5051Subject: LCS Education Career Fair April 30, 2022 Lynchburg City Schools invites the public to our Education Career Fair on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Heritage High School, located at 3101 Wards Ferry Road,
COVID: INCREASED SURVIVAL ON SURFACES
Checking out at a grocery store, pumping gas, using your phone, and putting on a mask are things we do almost every day that involve touching various materials such as plastics, metals, fabrics, and glass. These materials all have the potential to harbor and spread bacteria, fungi, and viruses that cause disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened concerns that everyday surfaces may be vectors for disease-causing microorganisms. SARS-CoV-2 spreads primarily via aerosols, and by direct or surface
Caesars Virginia names Danville casino contractor: Whiting-Turner to build $500M casino
See story at Virginia Business...Caesars Virginia has named Baltimore-based Whiting-Turner as the general contractor to build its $500 million resort and casino in Danville, Caesars Entertainment announced Monday. The resort will have a 500-guestroom hotel, a casino with more than 1,400 slot machines and table games, a Caesars sportsbook and a World Series of Poker-branded poker room. It will also include 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and a 2,500-person entertainment venue, along with
Old Dominion Job Corps Center is Reopened and Ready to Transform Lives
MONROE, Va., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Old Dominion Job Corps has immediate availability to safely provide a campus setting to educate qualified applicants and place them directly into employment in our community. Specifically, Old Dominion Job Corps has openings for non-residential students for both the on-campus and the off-campus programs, including those in collaboration with Central Virginia Community College.At the Old Dominion Job Corps, the campus has the capacity to serve Central
Banker Steel to participate in a high-profile NYC project
See story at The News and Advance...Banker Steel Company, a local steel fabricator, has announced its participation in the construction of the new JPMorgan Chase Global Headquarters at 270 Park Ave. in New York City’s Midtown.JPMorgan Chase unveiled the plans on April 14 for the building designed by Foster + Partners and developed in collaboration with Tishman Speyer and AECOM.According to a news release, the building will include 2.5 million square feet of space with state-of-the-art technology, health and
Campbell literacy program director aims to promote lifelong learning
See story at The News and Advance...For most, a trip to the library entails checking out materials, accessing computers, or just taking a break from the business of life to focus.But for the Campbell County Public Library System, some visits provide residents of the county with the ability to develop lifelong reading and writing skills, while still enjoying the services of a regular library.“We’re it, when it comes to this type of organization,” Liza Saunders, the director of the Literacy Volunteers program
Corporate Collaboration: How to Work Better Together
Collaboration is one of the most crucial skills for business owners to learn, but it’s also one of the most difficult to master. For your company to be successful, you must create opportunities for cross-team collaboration, encourage open communication and idea-sharing, and use collaboration tech, tools, and platforms that promote these efforts. But how do you get started? Create Opportunities for Cross-Team Collaboration It’s essential that all members of your company feel comfortable reaching out to
Woods Rogers, Vandeventer Black law firms to merge July 1
View story at Virginia Business.....Woods Rogers PLC and Vandeventer Black LLP announced Wednesday that the two law firms have agreed to merge as Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, creating the state’s fifth-largest firm, with more than 130 attorneys and a total workforce of 250 people. The merger will go into effect July 1. Daniel Summerlin, president of Roanoke-based Woods Rogers, will remain president of the combined firm, which will continue to be headquartered in Roanoke. Woods Rogers Chair Victor
Schewels celebrates 125 years with new downtown office, focus on future
View full story at The News and Advance...This year, the family-owned Schewels Home celebrates 125 years in business and the Schewel family is excited to still have offices downtown. After it closed its downtown furniture store at 1031 Main St. in December 2017 and sold the building last year to West on Church & Main LLC, it found a new home only one block away at the Galleria. Meanwhile, the old building will be redeveloped into a combination of residential and commercial space “We had this
Unveiling of the Central Virginia Training Center Master Redevelopment Plan to Amherst County Board of Supervisors
Lynchburg, VA) – Yesterday, Tuesday, April 5, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, the regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization, and HDR, a community planning partner, unveiled the master redevelopment plan for the Central Virginia Training Center (CVTC) site at the Amherst County Board of Supervisors meeting in Amherst, VA. The CVTC Master Redevelopment Plan will be a catalyst for connecting the twin communities of Madison Heights in Amherst County and the City of
Regional Elected Representatives Gather at Pancakes & Politics Share Thoughts on '22 Leg Session
What: On the morning of April 13, the Lynchburg Regional Alliance will host Pancakes & Politics Legislative Wrap–Up Breakfast presented by the University of Lynchburg. This is the second in a biannual duo of events, both of which give members of the business community and the general public throughout the Lynchburg region the opportunity to hear from their elected representatives as they share their thoughts on the 2022 General Assembly Session and any expected impacts the region may face, followed by an
Alliance to Host Second Annual Inclusion Summit More Than A Moment with Keynote, Dr. Bowtie
(Lynchburg, VA)- On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance will host its second annual Inclusion Summit presented by Liberty University. The summit will assist attendees in creating action steps for moving towards a more inclusive and equitable work culture. Executive leadership, business resource group members, human resources partners, diversity, equity, & inclusion (DE&I) practitioners, and employers wanting to advance their understanding of topics related to DE&I should
Employer Vaccination and Booster Clinic at the Alliance
Lynchburg, VA)- The Work Healthy Coalition of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health, will be hosting an Employer Vaccination and Booster Clinic next Friday, March 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. The event is open to Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance members, regional employees, and their families, and the general public. While appointments are preferred, walk-in patients are also welcome. You must be 5 years of age or older in order to receive a vaccine.
SBDC- Lynchburg Region Welcomes Jawansa Hall, New Branding & Marketing Business Advisor
(Lynchburg, VA)- The Small Business Development Center – Lynchburg Region is excited to welcome Jawansa Hall. Jawansa Hall comes to the SBDC with over 16 years of creative experience in design, branding, and marketing. Having worked with some of Lynchburg’s top marketing agencies, Jawansa later established his own creative firm known as Blackwater Branding. His innovative but practical application for building brands and brand identities has gained him awards for Best Marketing Agency, Best Graphic
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Awarded Grant for Feasibility Study
(Lynchburg, VA)- The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is proud to announce it has been awarded a Project Support Fund grant by the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission in the amount of $17,000. The grant was awarded for a feasibility study for a small-scale manufacturing incubator at Virginia Technical Institute (VTI) located in Altavista. VTI is a NCCER certified training facility, and they currently provide training for occupations such as electricians, welders, plumbers, industrial maintenance
RISE Medical Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
LYNCHBURG, VA- This Thursday, February 3, a new medical cannabis dispensary is opening in Lynchburg. RISE Medical Cannabis Dispensary, located at 1110 Campbell Avenue, will host a ribbon cutting with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance beginning at 11 a.m. The event will feature remarks from RISE and the Alliance followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony and a quick photo session. Afterwards, RISE will host tours of the facility from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. This is the only time anyone will be allowed to
Region Weighs in on the 7th Annual ODU State of the Commonwealth Report
(Lynchburg, VA) - Yesterday, January 24, Old Dominion University released their seventh annual State of the Commonwealth Report. The report provides an overview of economic health for the Commonwealth as a whole and the metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) that make up its bulk, including the Lynchburg MSA, which includes the City of Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell Counties, and the Towns of Altavista, Appomattox, Bedford, Brookneal, and the Village of Rustburg. The report provides a
Alliance Welcomes New Director of Government Relations-Barry Butler
(Lynchburg, VA)- The Alliance is pleased to announce the hiring of Barry Butler as Director of Government Relations. Barry Butler comes to the Alliance with over 20 years of political, legislative and lobbying experience, having worked on over 15 congressional, state legislative, and national campaigns in Virginia, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Florida, and elsewhere across the United States. Additionally, Barry has represented numerous nonprofit organizations within the private sector, including serving as
Mizumi Japanese Bistro Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
LYNCHBURG, VA- This Saturday, January 8th, a new restaurant is celebrating its grand opening in Downtown Lynchburg. Mizumi Japanese Bistro and Moon Tea, located at 1125 Main Street, will host a ribbon-cutting with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance beginning at 11 a.m. The event will feature remarks from Mizumi and the Alliance beginning at 11:15 a.m. followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a photo session.Anyone is welcome to attend the ribbon-cutting and help celebrate this new addition to our
Alliance & Liberty University to Host Biennial Pancakes & Politics
LYNCHBURG, VA- The annual Pancakes & Politics Legislative Outlook Breakfast, hosted by Liberty University’s Center for Law and Government, will take place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, December 7, 2021,at the university’s Hancock Welcome Center.At this event, guests will have the opportunity to hear from elected legislators representing the Lynchburg region at the state level regarding how the 2022 General Legislative Session will have an impact on the region’s businesses and community.
Level Up Summit Awards Excelling Young Professionals
LYNCHBURG, VA- The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance and Young Professionals of Central Virginia hosted its third annual Level Up Young Professionals Summit on Tuesday, November 16 on the campus of the University of Lynchburg. At the event, five outstanding young professionals were recognized for their professional and personal accomplishments. Each award winner was nominated by a peer and reviewed by Young Professional of Central Virginia Executive Committee members and staff. The 2021 class is as
Alliance Achieves Highest Accreditation, Fourth Consecutive Time
LYNCHBURG, VA- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance with its designation of “Accredited with 5 Stars,” the highest level of accreditation possible in the chamber industry. This is the fourth consecutive time the Alliance achieved the highest level of accreditation, validating the organization’s longstanding commitment to excellence on behalf of regional businesses and economic development and implementation of sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and
Alliance to Host 7th Annual Economic Summit Darin Mellott of CBRE to give keynote address on 2022 ec
LYNCHBURG, VA- The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance will host the 7th Annual Economic Summit, sponsored by BWX Technologies, the premier business and economic event of the year, on the morning of Friday, December 10, from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Alliance headquarters. The event will feature expert speaker, Darin Mellott, on our region and nation’s economic health and vitality as well as an economic outlook for 2022. Mr. Darin Mellott, the Americas Director of Research at CBRE, a Dallas-based company
Alliance To Welcome Five Distinguished Business Leaders into the Business Hall of Fame
LYNCHBURG, VA- The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is pleased to announce five new inductees into the 2021 Business Hall of Fame. Launched in 2018, the Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have substantially impacted our community across the Lynchburg region through a lifetime of business excellence, service, and personal achievement. These business professionals are recognizable as industry leaders, remarkable local innovators, and trail blazers and were selected from a pool of excellent
Lynchburg Region Gas Project Approved by GO Virginia Region 2
Lynchburg, VA – On June 15, 2021, the GO Virginia (GOVA) State Board announced its approval of two new Region 2 projects aimed at growing the regional economy. One of these, the Altavista GAS LYH Region project, aims to enhance the marketability of Dearing Ford Industrial Park in Altavista, Virginia by assisting with the installation of a natural gas line for 140 acres of the park. The GO Virginia Board approved a total of $506,000 in state funds for the project, which is leveraging $253,000 in non-state
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
