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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.
Lynchburg City Council Calls for Volunteers (Application Deadline: Nov.29)
Lynchburg City Council Calls for Volunteers (Application Deadline: Nov. 29) The City of Lynchburg is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, but what truly strengthens our community is the spirit of service. By volunteering to serve on a City Council-appointed board or commission, citizens have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our city. On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Council will consider appointments to several boards and commissions during a closed session: • Planning Commission •
APPALACHIAN POWER EXPLORES SMALL MODULAR REACTORS TO MEET FUTURE ENERGY DEMAND IN VIRGINIA
ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 14, 2024 – In a major step toward securing Virginia’s reliable energy future, Appalachian Power announces plans to bring Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to Virginia. Appalachian Power representatives identified a potential site for an SMR project on company-owned Joshua Falls property in Campbell County, Virginia, and plan to begin the Early Site Permit Application process. This site provides access to existing electrical infrastructure that is necessary for a generation project. The site
Enjoy the Feast, Recycle the Grease This Holiday Season
In anticipation of the holiday season, Lynchburg Water Resources (LWR) and Bedford Regional Water Authority (BRWA) have partnered to encourage citizens to properly dispose of cooking fats, oils, and grease by giving away free disposal kits that can be used to contain the drippings from holiday meals and be returned to water either provider for sustainable disposal. One of the biggest issues in local sewer systems is the buildup of fats, oils, and grease in the sewer pipes as a result of being poured down
Improvements Underway: Large Dog Area At Lynchburg Dog Park Temporarily Closed For Repairs
The popular large dog area at Lynchburg Dog Park (515 Monticello Avenue) will undergo essential repairs and maintenance from November 12, 2024, through January 1, 2025, to enhance the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and their furry friends. This project is part of our commitment to providing high-quality spaces for Lynchburg’s pet-loving community. While the large dog area is temporarily closed, the small dog area remains fully open for visitors. We encourage all dog owners to enjoy this space and
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
