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Lynchburg's new branding campaign aims to bring city up to date, show its love
A new city campaign is designed to create awareness of the city, instill pride and help people feel like they belong. The new “LYH Loves You” website launched this week at opportunitylynchburg.com/lyh-loves-you, focusing on living, visiting and working in Lynchburg. It connects to content on the city’s tourism site and economic development site, integrating the two under one brand, look and feel. Opportunity Lynchburg and LYH Tourism now are united under the brand campaign “LYH Loves You,” which leverages
Brown Edwards Receives Associate of the Year Award
Brown Edwards has been awarded Associate Member of the Year for the Associated Builders and Contractors of West Virginia (ABCWV). This is the first year this award has been given by the ABCWV. The announcement was made at the annual ABCWV Excellence in Construction Banquet, held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention center last night. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 72 chapters representing 22,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms.
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Welcomes New IT Leadership
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Welcomes New IT LeadershipRoanoke, Virginia – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys appointed Brenda Moore as Chief Information Officer on October 4, 2021, and Chris Conner as Vice President of Information Technology on October 18, 2021. Both Moore and Conner join Goodwill’s Executive Leadership Team and will lead the Information Technology department. Moore had been with Medical Facilities of America since 1998 and served as their Chief Information Officer. She was
Shop for Halloween at Goodwill
Create one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes for less at Goodwill! You can look no further than your nearest Goodwill store to find the unique Halloween costume guaranteed to impress your friends and family. Each year, people come to Goodwill to find the pieces they need to create amazing Halloween costumes for less. Whether you are looking for the perfect shirt to complete a pirate or vampire costume or a vintage dress to become a zombie princess or prom queen, Goodwill has the clothing, shoes, and accessories
Job Seeker Services - Live Classes and Events
Goodwill Job Seeker Services - Live Classes & Events Virtual & Job Seeker Services are available to individuals throughout Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 35 county, 14 city service area. Date Class or Event Time Location October 18thBasic Computer Skills10:30 am – 12 pmDanville Career Center Excel 101: Make a Spreadsheet 11 am – 12 pmOnlineOctober 19thExcel 102: Formatting & Formulas11 am – 12 pmOnlineOctober 20thExcel 103: Tables, Graphs & Charts11 am – 12 pmOnlineOctober 21stNail the Interview;
Targeted Hiring Events
There are two "in-person" Targeted Hiring Events scheduled for the last week of October here at the Virginia Career Works Center (VEC) 3125 Odd Fellows Road Lynchburg VA. (COVID-19 Protocols in place. Must wear a mask.)If a job seeker would like to attend, they must be fully registered in the Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC) www.vawc.virginia.gov and be scheduled for an interview time slot. These interviews are by appointment only.To set an appointment time for an interview, job seekers may call
28th Williams United Way Golf Tournament Breaks 'Total Raised' Record
Lynchburg / October 13, 2021 : The 28th Annual Williams United Way Golf Tournament was held Friday, October 8th, at Falling River Country Club in Appomattox. One hundred and sixty-eight golfers participated and the event raised a total of $216,000, which represents 10% of United Way of Central Virginia’s 2021 campaign goal. United Way’s annual campaign is a vital part of the organization’s work because 100% of every dollar given to United Way’s Community Fund supports local programs. “Thousands of
Bank of the James on Wednesday named Michael A. Syrek as the bank’s new president.
Lynchburg-based Bank of the James on Wednesday named Michael A. Syrek as the bank’s new president. Syrek, 49, has been the bank’s executive vice president and chief lending officer since 2012. Prior to the announcement, Bob Chapman had been president and CEO of Bank of the James for more than 15 years. With Syrek as the bank’s president, Chapman will remain the bank’s CEO. Chapman will continue as president of the bank’s parent company, Bank of the James Financial Group (NASDAQ: BOTJ), and as a director
Burt Spangler named WSLS Creative Services Director
WSLS, a Graham Media Group station, announced it has named Burt Spangler as its new Creative Services Director. Spangler will oversee the brand image strategy for WSLS, its execution on all platforms and community outreach. Spangler brings extensive experience in broadcast marketing and promotions and a deep knowledge of our market to WSLS. “Burt’s leadership throughout his impressive career is what makes him a great addition to our dynamic management team. He brings valuable experience, a fresh
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Leverages a Second Solar Array to Advance its Mission
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Leverages a Second Solar Array to Advance its MissionRoanoke, VA – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is harnessing clean energy from the sun to save on their electricity bill, allowing them to put those savings directly into the work they do ensuring every individual can acquire the skills and support needed to earn a good job and advance into a sustainable career.The new rooftop solar array is located on the Goodwill Roanoke Jobs Campus building in Roanoke, Virginia.
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Celebrates 90 Years
Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys Celebrates 90 Years Roanoke, VA – October 10 marks the 90th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. Founded in Roanoke on October 10, 1931, Goodwill consisted of a cabinet and shoe shop, store, mission hall, and 32 rooms for the homeless. The first superintendent was Mr. S.L. Thomas, and he oversaw the work of 20 - 30 people operating a paper plant that generated about $10,000 a year. Records, dating back to 1935, list the Roanoke program as one of 89
Brown Edwards Named Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company
This year, 310 Virginia companies have been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing privately-held companies. Brown Edwards is honored to be included on this list for the first time in its 55-year history. Inc. Magazine has been producing a list every year since 1982 and, in 2007, expanded the Inc. 500 to the Inc. 5000. The list recognizes the fast-growing privately-held businesses in the United States and ranks companies by their overall revenue growth over a three-year
CloudFit Software, LLC Ranks in the top 25% on the 2021 Inc. 5000
CloudFit Software, LLC Ranks in the top 25% on the 2021 Inc. 5000 Inc. Magazine Reveals Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 NEW YORK, Inc. magazine today revealed that CLOUDFIT SOFTWARE is No. 1079 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. CloudFit made the list with three-year revenue growth of 450%. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most
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Writer Kevin Roose to Present on Digital Ownership & NFTS at Create Virginia
LYNCHBURG, VA- On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. via Zoom webinar, Create Virginia, which is partially supported by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, will present a conversation with Writer Kevin Roose on Digital Ownership and NFTs. Featuring The New York Times’ award-winning technology journalist, Kevin Roose, the event will present information concerning transformative technology, such as cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a type of digital signature, and their impact on the
GrantMatch Announces Headquarters Location in the City of Lynchburg
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 13th, 2021GrantMatch Announces Headquarters Location in the City of LynchburgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 13th, 2021GrantMatch Announces Headquarters Location in the City of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA – The City of Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism and GrantMatch announced today that the company will locate its new United States headquarters in Lynchburg, Virginia. The company will serve as a partner for the City’s HIRE Lynchburg initiative, and will
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
Alliance Participates in 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, along with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, participated in the SelectUSA Investment Summit last week, June 7- 11, 2021, hosted by U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo. The event was attended by both the Alliance’s CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer, Megan Lucas, and Director of Economic Development, Jamie Glass. The annual SelectUSA Investment Summit includes organizations of all sizes, including established multinational
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance joins in National Economic Development Week celebration - May 9-15, 2021
The Lynchburg region joins communities nationwide to increase awareness of the positive work economic developers do to enhance local economic impact.Lynchburg, VA (May 10, 2021) – The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is marking National Economic Development Week from May 9-15, 2021 to celebrate the contributions of positive economic development and explain the role of the profession in our local community, including the mission of: Partnering with local offices of economic development through
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
