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Signs By Tomorrow Announces Project to Showcase Local Artists
Signs & Graphics Company Aims to Highlight Local Talent with Visual Graphics LYNCHBURG, Va. – Local signage and graphics provider Signs By Tomorrow Lynchburg announced its newest project called “Art for Lynchburg,” where they will partner with local artists to showcase their work by creating aesthetically pleasing visual graphics and displaying them for the residents of Lynchburg. The project came to fruition after the business had relocated to their new space on Langhorne Road, and Arthur Pike, owner
Foster Fuels to Award 100 Scholarships for 100 Years
Brookneal, VA – As part of its FosterGives initiative and the company's centennial celebration, Foster Fuels and the Watt Foster Family Foundation will be awarding 100 scholarships to its customers as part of a one-time scholarship giveaway. Applications are being accepted now through May 31, 2021. "Children's education is vital to the success of our community, and we have been fortunate to serve so many young people and their families over the past 100 years,” said Jennifer Bryant-Foster, VP at Foster
Business License Taxes Due May 3
All businesses located in the City of Lynchburg are required to obtain a license by Monday, May 3. The business license fee is based on gross receipts/purchases. The following schedule is utilized to determine the amount of the business license tax: Gross Receipts/Purchases Business License Fee $0-$10,000 No license $10,000-$50,000 $30.00 Non-refundable $50,000-$100,000 $50.00 $100,001-$150,000
Brown Edwards’ Billy Robinson Honored In CFMA Top 40 Under 40 Class
Billy Robinson, a partner and firm coordinator of construction services at Brown Edwards, has been selected as an honoree of the first ever Construction Financial Management Association’s (CFMA) 40 under 40 program. This honor is presented by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) in celebration of their 40-year anniversary and in recognition of the next generation of construction financial management leaders. CFMA is a non-profit organization with more than 8,300 members and 99
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Alliance Helping Move Conversations to Actions with Inclusion Summit
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance will virtually host the inaugural Inclusion Summit: Moving Conversation to Action, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, to assist attendees in creating action steps for moving towards a more inclusive and equitable culture. The Alliance’s intended audience includes executive leadership, business resource group members, human resource and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioners, and employees wanting to gain a deeper
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS REMAINS ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST PLACES TO WORK
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS REMAINS ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST PLACES TO WORK Firm ranks No. 26 on the 2021 list from FORTUNE and Great Place to Work® NASHVILLE, TN, April 12, 2021 – For the fifth consecutive year, Pinnacle Financial Partners is one of the best places to work in the United States, according to a new list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® from FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work™. The firm came in at No. 26, joining companies like Cisco, Salesforce and Hilton in having one of the
Alliance to be Regional Host for VA Blueprint 2030
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance will be an official host for the Blueprint Virginia 2030 Regional Tour on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The goal of Blueprint Virginia is to create a long-term statewide economic development plan that would exist regardless of who occupies the governorship in the Commonwealth and reflect the consensus of Virginia’s growing business community. As citizens consider who they will be electing to serve as the commonwealth’s next governor, the time is ideal to ensure
Opportunities for Vaccination for Our Region
The Office of Economic Development & Tourism is working with the Central Virginia Health District and the City of Lynchburg to communicate with employers about about opportunities for vaccination for employees that wish to do so. Please read below as the process for scheduling employees has changed. On April 5, the Central Virginia Health District entered Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccinations, meaning that everyone 16 and older, who lives or works in the Central Virginia Health District is now eligible to
DJ Media Sales Manager Promotion
DJ Media, home to local radio stations 105.5 WKDE FM, 1000 WGVY AM, and 102.1 FM The Groove is proud to announce the promotion of Lori Johnson to Sales Manager. Johnson has been working as a Senior Account Executive for DJ Media since April of 2012. Johnson has created innovative marketing campaigns to aid local businesses in growing while providing outstanding customer service. Outside of Johnson's marketing career she has volunteered in the community to further assist local organizations reach their
Alliance to Gather In-Person for Annual Meeting to Highlight Accomplishments, Unveil Major Plans
Approximately 300 business leaders from around the Lynchburg region are expected to gather in person for the first time in over a year to for the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance’s 138th Annual Meeting at the newly renamed Bank of the James Stadium, home of the Lynchburg Hillcats, located at 3176 Fort Avenue in Lynchburg. Starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, the event will enable business leaders to safely gather to recognize the significant milestones accomplishment despite the pandemic and
Sanford Holshouser Economic Development, LLC Announces New Partner
Sanford Holshouser Economic Development, LLC is pleased to announce the affiliation of their new partner, John J. Smolak, of Roanoke, Virginia. John and brings a wealth of experience having spent the last 45 years in economic and community development, in various capacities, both in the private and public sector. Most recently, John was with AEP (Appalachian Power) for 25 years. There he served in a number of positions, including the Director of Economic and Business Development, the Manager of Economic
Alliance Recognized with Four Best of Business Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAlliance Recognized with Four Best of Business Awards The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance was recently recognized in the Lynchburg Business Magazine’s 2021 “Best of Business Awards. Two of the Alliance’s staff were recognized, and the organization overall received two additional “Best of Business” awards. These awards recognize the Alliance’s commitment to our mission and outstanding contribution to business and economic development within the Lynchburg region in the past
Alliance Virtual Webinar to Feature Virginia’s Chief Workforce Advisor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThis Wednesday, March 31, the Alliance will continue hosting its virtual webinar series, Wednesdays@One, to discuss the impact and issues surrounding the minimum wage.This week’s guest, Dr. Megan Healy, the Chief Workforce Advisor to Governor Northam, will discuss important workforce updates and issues surrounding the state’s minimum wage. As Chief Workforce Advisor, Dr. Healy serves on the Governor’s cabinet. Dr. Healy is also the Commonwealth’s highest-ranking workforce officer; she
Join Us for 8 Weeks of Creativity & Fun
Looking for an art adventure this summer? The Bower Center for the Arts is offering a perfect summer outlet for children to expand their imaginations and artistic talents with a full line up of fun filled in-person Summer Art Camps beginning in June. The camps vary, but most are designed for ages 6-15 years of age, unless otherwise noted and most, but not all, have three classes spread over four and a half hours of camp. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to try new projects and have fun. The
Brown Edwards’ Brad Lester Wins Top 5 Under 35 Award
Brad Lester, a senior audit associate at Brown Edwards, has been selected to receive the 2021 Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) Top 5 Under 35 Award. This award recognizes young members of VSCPA who have shown excellence in chapter accomplishment, professional achievement, community contributions and dedication to the CPA profession. This award is presented by the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA). VSCPA is a professional association in Virginia that is dedicated to empowering their
US Cellular Announces Winners of Seventh Annual Black History Month Art Contest
LYNCHBURG, Va. – UScellular announced the three winners of its 7th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lynchburg at a celebration at the club on Weds., March 17. For the first time, public voting for the finalists’ art was available online, and the winning artists were awarded gift cards in the following amounts: Marshallo Ward received $500 for 1st Place for a drawing of Breonna Taylor.Demarion Webb received $200 for 2nd Place for a drawing of Chadwick
SBDC-Lynchburg Region Welcomes Huong Duyen Ho as New Mentor
The Small Business Development Center-Lynchburg Region and Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance welcome’s new SBDC mentor, Huong Duyen Ho. Huong Duyen Ho, who goes by Ying, serves as a mentor to small businesses with the SBDC-Lynchburg Region. She is an entrepreneur and proud registered apprenticeship sponsor partnering with the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry to mentor and teach skills and professionalism in the trades. Her varying experience spans from account support to on-the-job training and
Help for Small Businesses
Lynchburg, VA : Your Community Credit Union is here is help with small business loans and services. As a business owner, managing your own payroll and HR can take time away from growing your business — and even put you at risk of fines and penalties if you make a mistake. That’s why Your Community Credit Union has teamed up with Paychex to give you an affordable, full-service option for outsourcing payroll, HR, and employee benefit administration. Paychex is a leading provider of HR solutions, with more
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Alliance Releases Official Guide to Lynchburg Region Black Businesses Feb. 28th
This weekend on Sunday, February 28, 2021, in partnership with Blackwater Branding and the Black Excellence Network of Lynchburg, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is releasing the official Lynchburg Region Black Business Guide to commemorate the conclusion of Black History Month. The guide features interviews with four local Black business owners, business resources, ways the greater Lynchburg community can invest and help entrepreneurs of color, and a business directory. The guide can be accessed
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
