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We’re several months into the COVID-19 pandemic and demand is mounting to reopen workplaces. No modern employer has faced quite this situation, so you’re not alone. Rates of infection, hospitalization, and deaths vary from place to place, so no size fits all. You’ll want peace of mind from knowing you made every effort to reopen correctly focusing on the health and safety of your workers and ...read more

The Virginia Humanities announced $599,500 in grants to 110 museums, libraries, historical societies, and other cultural nonprofit organizations across the state. The grants, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by Congress in March, are designed to provide emergency operating funds to humanities-based organizations that are struggling as a result of ...read more

The Virginia Humanities announced $599,500 in grants to 110 museums, libraries, historical societies, and other cultural nonprofit organizations across the state. The grants, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by Congress in March, are designed to provide emergency operating funds to humanities-based organizations that are struggling as a result of ...read more

We are offering webinars that are tailored to support employees during these unprecedented times. Follow the link to review comprehensive information about COVOD 19: On-Demand Webinars, Upcoming Live Webinars, Handouts and Quick Tip Clips.  Please feel free to share with your employees and their family members. https://allonehealth.com/covid-19-resources/ All Points has been providing a ...read more

Lynchburg City received funding from Phase 37 of the Emergency Food & Shelter Program National Board (EFSP). Lynchburg City was awarded $27,733 and $39,596 in Phase CARES funds. The award is to be used to supplement and extend emergency food and shelter programs under the Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program which serve individuals and families residing in the respective jurisdictions. ...read more

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout our community, Kidds' Restoration has developed a response plan to provide critical cleaning for businesses; homes; schools; and any other occupied structures. Our response plan adheres to EPA and OSHA regulations and follows the CDC guidelines. We are prepared to offer a service to clean and apply an appropriate EPA registered disinfectant in accordance ...read more

Since 1941, for 79 years, Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center has held Summer 4-H Youth Camp. Over 2,000 young campers from Central Virginia (17 counties and 2 cities) camp at the 4-H Center each year. Due to COVID – 19 the State 4-H Office has cancelled 4-H Summer Camp this year. This is the first time in 79 years that Summer Camp has been cancelled. The Center’s mission is to “improve the ...read more

WAYNESBORO, Va.--(MAY 2020) —  Lumos Networks, the region’s premier fiber-based telecommunications provider, announces the addition of Mr. Chad Baldwin to its regional small business sales team.  Mr. Baldwin will support new and existing business customers in Lynchburg, Roanoke, and neighboring communities, while representing the company’s complete fiber-enabled business portfolio including 2, 4, ...read more

View here for more information The terms of three Lynchburg School Board members will expire on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  One member from each School District 1, 2 and 3 have terms expiring and wish to be considered for reappointment. Please note that although individuals are eligible to serve another term, there is no guarantee that the individual will be reappointed.   Lynchburg City Council ...read more

The City Manager has declared a local emergency during the current COVID-19 Pandemic.  The widespread closures, social distancing, and recommendations to avoid public gatherings have created excess burdens upon the restaurant, lodging, and entertainment businesses of the City.  The City Manager has authorized businesses to defer payment of certain taxes without penalty, interest, and collection ...read more

Private office space, meeting space, interview locations, accommodations for anyone wanting to self-quarantine, etc. is available.  The hotel’s guest rooms can be used for offices with desk space, internet and private bathrooms.  If hospitals or day surgery centers need a place to separate some high risk patients, our rooms may be a viable option.  Contact Jennifer Adamczyk, Area Director of Sales ...read more

Virginia Business magazine just released its annual publication, The Big Book, which includes a list of the largest CPA firms in Virginia, based on number of CPAs in the Commonwealth. Brown Edwards ranks #6 this year, which is a move up from 2019.  Additionally, Brown Edwards is now the largest firm headquartered in Virginia of those included in The Big Book list.   Brown Edwards CEO Jason ...read more

View story at The News & Advance...During the past year, the Lynchburg region saw 307 new jobs created, received $191,000 in economic development grants, had $34.8 million in capital investments and 59 new economic development investors. These highlights were shared at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance’s 2020 Annual Meeting on Wednesday. Ryan McEntire, taxation partner with Brown Edwards ...read more

The Alliance is pleased to announce the hiring of John Putney as Director of Government Relations. John comes to the Alliance with 25 years of legislative and lobbying experience having worked with local, state and national organizations such as Hurt & Proffitt, Harris Corporation (now L3Harris), JMU, McGuire Woods, just to name a few.  In this role, John will manage the Lynchburg Regional ...read more

View full story at The News & Advance...Ahead of the Jan. 8 start of the 2020 Virginia General Assembly, local legislators met Tuesday morning with about 75 Lynchburg-area business leaders to brief them about what changes could come in the spring and how their businesses could be affected. Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg; Sen. Steve Newman, R-Bedford County; Del. Kathy Byron, R-Bedford; and ...read more

See full story at ABC 13  -- Appalachian Power announced a total of $125,000 in grant funding that has been awarded to nine organizations to help support local economic development efforts. According to a press release, these funds were provided by Appalachian Power in the form of grants to government and nonprofits that oversee programs and initiatives tied to economic development. The ...read more

The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is pleased to announce inductees into the 2019 Business Hall of Fame.  These inductees have significantly impacted business, industry and the community of the Lynchburg region in some significant manner, either through sustained superior accomplishment or through a specific important achievement. These individuals are and have been critical to our existing ...read more

The Level Up YP Summit presented by Delta Star was a conference for the next generation of leaders organized by the Young Professionals of Central VA (YPCV) of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. The event sold out in less than three weeks and had 120 of the best and brightest young leaders in attendance. Attendees were energized by inspiring work sessions led by several regional executives, ...read more

View story at ABC13....LYNCHBURG, Va (WSET) -- Centra’s new CEO greeted the business community this morning in a Business at Breakfast at the Summit.The Lynchburg Business Alliance introduced Dr. Andy Mueller to local business leaders as the key note speaker.Mueller spoke on why he chose Centra and his vision for the health care system.He says his two motivations as a leader is being involved in ...read more

View story at WDBJ7....Transportation was the topic in Lynchburg Tuesday while leaders met to discuss connectivity in the region. Their main focus: more flight options. That's because right now, a majority of travelers use other airports. "We have some other airports that are real close, so we're losing a lot of traffic down to Raleigh so a lot of people are driving because there aren't' a lot ...read more

News Editorial Over 20 million people living in rural areas of our nation still lack an adequate internet connection. Closer to home, a more recent report from Virginia’s broadband chief advisor estimates that over 660,000 Virginia homes and businesses also are a part of this digital divide. Bridging this digital divide is critical to giving all Virginians access to the full benefits of ...read more

The Inside Lynchburg Region magazine has been distributed and is inclusive of the region featuring Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Counties and the City of Lynchburg. The online version is a dedicated website at InsideLynchburgRegion.com with a view of the digital magazine as well. This high-quality publication continues to be recognized as the guide for people planning to relocate to ...read more

The Virginia Small Business Development Center – Lynchburg Region is located at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance office.  The SBDC -Lynchburg Region serves the City of Lynchburg, and Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell Counties with expert advisors ready to assist both budding ideas and existing businesses looking to expand. Thanks to funding from the U.S. Small Business ...read more