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Fully Promoted Opens New Location in Lynchburg
Fully Promoted, the leading branded promotions and marketing services company, opened a new store at 2611 Wards Road in Lynchburg. Franchise owner Francisco Negron is excited to present the company’s vast selection of branded promotional products for conferences and tradeshows, incentive programs, corporate gifts and more. Fully Promoted specializes in assisting businesses to achieve their marketing objectives and attain their desired growth through branding solutions that adapt to the uniqueness and
ABC 13 - WSET Celebrates Successful St. Jude Dream Home Campaign
ABC 13 – WSET is proud to announce that we have helped raise $1.25 million dollars in just two days for children fighting cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. ABC 13 is a proud partner of the Central Virginia St. Jude Dream Home campaign. Multiple partners work together to build a new home that we raffle off, along with other life-changing prizes. Tickets are $100 and this year we sold 12,500 tickets in just over two days. The 2024 Dream Home was built by Custom Structures in the
YMCA of Central Virginia Announces the Launch of Little Scholars Academy Preschool
The YMCA of Central Virginia is excited to announce the opening of its new early learning program, Little Scholars Academy, starting Fall 2024. Located at West Lynchburg Baptist Church, this innovative preschool is designed for children ages 3-4, offering a nurturing and enriching environment that fosters early childhood development.At the YMCA, we believe that healthy child development starts early, which is why we offer programs that help children learn the essential skills they need to be ready for
Housing project for low-income, disabled residents wins approval.
View full story at The News & Advance...Lynchburg City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request from Rush Homes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing to low-income residents and individuals with disabilities, to build a new housing complex off Florida Avenue. The proposed 48-unit housing complex, called Carolyn’s Place, will be located on about six acres of land across Florida Avenue from the Jubilee Family Center. “I’m familiar with Rush Homes’ properties. You guys
Great untapped pool of talent': Old Dominion Job Corps program celebrates 60 years
See story at The News & Advance...Sixty years to the day when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Center Act, legislation that formed Job Corps centers throughout the country, the Old Dominion Job Corps in Amherst County celebrated the milestone with a filled room of Lynchburg area supporters. “Sixty years as an organization, think about that,” James Davis, business community liaison for the Old Dominion Job Corps, said during the Aug. 20 celebration lunch. “Millions of at-risk
Rebuilding and growing The Boys and Girls Club new leadership
View story at The News & Advance...In five months time, top leadership at the Boy and Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg has changed with the February hiring of CEO Scott McCurley and the July hiring of Club Director Desmond Mosby. With two decades of experience in education, including his tenure as the academic dean at New Covenant School in Lynchburg, McCurley has stepped into this role with a clear vision and a deep commitment to the youth of the community. “We live in a world where the circumstances
Persian Rugs & More relocated to new Chapel Lane home
View story at The News & Advance...After 25 years of serving the Lynchburg community from its Boonsboro Shopping Center location, Persian Rugs & More, owned by Hossein and Dawn Rezai, is relocating to a new home on Chapel Lane.This move brings both new opportunities and bittersweet farewells as they prepare to close their long-standing Boonsboro location. Hossein, an electrical engineer, and Dawn, a former biology teacher, never imagined their careers would pivot to running a rug business but a visit to
Gentleman John's Classic Legacy
It is with great enthusiasm and gratitude that we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Gentleman John’s Classic Legacy. This milestone not only represents a period of success but also the realization of a dream that began many years ago and is deeply rooted in our family history. Our journey began with Jared Hesse’s passion for haircuts. At the age of 14, he transformed his family’s garage into a space where friends and neighbors could enjoy a good haircut. What started as a hobby evolved into a dedicated
Freedom Flag Foundation Partners with Gates Flag and Banner Company, Inc., in National Freedom Flag Raising & World Trade Center Steel Education Program
Lynchburg, VA - Gates Flag and Banner Company, Inc. Is pleased to participate in the National Freedom Flag Raising Call to Action on Patriot Day, Sept. 11, 2024, marking the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our Nation. As a participant in this Call to Action, the Gates Flag and Banner Company, Inc. is the exclusive distribution partner of the Freedom Flag Foundation, providing Freedom Flags to schools, towns, and residents across the U.S. Schools partnering with the Freedom Flag Foundation can
New Grant to mobilize peers in mental health and substance use treatment
Lynchburg, VA – Mental health and substance use disorders and access to services are identified as a top community need in Central Virginia (CHNA, 2021). Yet, individuals identify fear and shame as a barrier to seeking treatment for a mental illness. They report feeling concerned regarding the possible negative consequences of seeking help, including feeling judged by others (Crumb et al., 2019). With support from an AmeriCorps Planning Grant in the amount of $173,547, Horizon Behavioral Health will
35 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® 2025 Lists
The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 35 of the firm’s attorneys are included in the 2025 Best Lawyers® lists, including 28 attorneys recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and seven attorneys recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Of the 35 attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, three attorneys were also recognized with a 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” award, which is given annually to only one
Gleaning for Pets Program
About a decade ago, Gleaning for the World realized that many of the individuals and families that we were helping following disasters had pets they loved and there was a lack of food and resources for their furry family members. For this reason, we started including pet food and supplies as often as possible with every disaster shipment. In 2020, we noticed how so many animals and shelters were struggling and we wanted to help. Gleaning for the World partnered with National charity Greater Good Charities
Dr. Andrew Pieleck Awarded Fellow of the ACOFP
On April 6, 2024, Dr. Andrew Pieleck, the owner of Access HealthCare Multispecialty Group (AHMG), was honored at the 62nd Annual Convention & Scientific Seminars in New Orleans. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Conclave of Fellows awarded him the title of Fellow of the ACOFP. Being named a Fellow of the ACOFP is a significant professional recognition. It shows a physician's commitment and skill in osteopathic family medicine. Dr. Pieleck, who leads AHMG, has consistently
'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
Get Your Lynchburg, VA Small Business Ready for the Holidays!
The holidays are a magical time of year. Families come together, friends exchange gifts, and everyone is in good spirits. 'Tis the season for giving, after all! But if you own a small business, the holidays can also be a stressful time. There's so much to do to get ready for the holiday rush. But don't worry, we're here to help. Here's a checklist from the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance of everything you need to do to get your small business ready for the holiday season.1. Decorate Your Store to
Effective Technology for Small Businesses in Lynchburg, VA
The business environment is rapidly changing thanks to innovation. Technology transforms the workspace by streamlining processes, automating functions, integrating systems, and enhancing security. However, the size of your business affects the cost-effectiveness of the invested technology. For startups and small businesses, having the right technology is one thing, but affordability is another significant aspect. Your business can only enjoy the benefits of practical, scalable, and reasonably-priced
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
