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Centra is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew (Andy) T. Mueller, M.D., to the role of president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 15, 2019.   “After a comprehensive national search process, the board is pleased to announce that we have selected a highly qualified individual to assume leadership of Centra," said Amy Ray, chair of the Centra Board of Directors. "Dr. ...read more

View full story in The News & Advance. A new manager has been named at the Lynchburg Community Market. Ricky Kowalewski, who currently holds the position of assistant community market manager, will assume the role of Market Manager on May 1, according to a news release on Tuesday. Kowalewski became the Community Market’s assistant manager in June 2018 and was appointed to serve as acting ...read more

View full story in the News & Advance. University of Lynchburg’s undergraduate commencement speaker will be the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, which was closed to women at the time. The university announced Tuesday Kathrine Switzer, who attended and ran track at Lynchburg College in the mid 1960s before transferring to Syracuse University to study journalism, will speak to about 400 ...read more

View full story in The News & Advance. The University of Lynchburg will receive more than $1.4 million in federal funding to help future STEM teachers more effectively teach students with special needs and increase teacher diversity. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va. and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. announced Wednesday the $1,446,533 from the National Science Foundation to the university will provide STEM — ...read more

OKLAHOMA CITY – Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a privately held national retail chain of craft and home decor stores, opens in Lynchburg, Virginia, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and official grand opening celebration on Monday, April 8, at 9 a.m. The Lynchburg store is Hobby Lobby’s 15th location in Virginia. Eddie Chapman Jr. is the store manager of the 55,000 square-foot retail facility located ...read more

View full story in the News & Advance. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has appointed a new senior resident inspector at BWX Technologies' nuclear fuel facility in Campbell County. Alejandro Alen joined the NRC in 2008. He previously served as resident inspector at nuclear power plants in Georgia and Florida, the NRC said Tuesday in a news release.

Thursday, May 16th 11am – 2pm Goodwill® Jobs Center, 174 River James Shopping Center, Madison Heights Join US to Connect with Local Employers! Come dressed for success and bring copies of your resume. Participating employers incude:  Adecco Staffing  Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority  Goodwill Good Care Program  Goodwill Retail Stores  Goodwill SCSEP Program  Lowes  People ...read more

Centra Autism & Developmental Services is celebrating World Autism Awareness Month (April):----On Tuesday, April 2, World Autism Day, Virginia Baptist Hospital, along with thousands of schools, skyscrapers, landmarks, businesses and homes worldwide will shine blue lights. The international campaign was begun by Autism Speaks after World Autism Awareness Day was adopted by the United Nations in ...read more

Early Impact Virginia highlights recipients at Virginia’s premier conference on home visiting RICHMOND—HumanKind and their Healthy Families Central Virginia home visiting program were honored with the 2019 Expanding Horizons Award by Early Impact Virginia at the state’s premier conference on home visiting on Friday, March 22. The Expanding Horizons Award recognizes the incredible work in ...read more

March 24, 2019 | CONCORD, VA – Historic flooding across Midwest states have left Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin in declared states of emergency.  Iowa’s governor has issued a disaster proclamation. Thousands of families have been displaced from their homes and preliminary damage estimates are in the millions.Nebraska’s governor Pete Ricketts has referred to this flooding as “…the most ...read more

View full story in The News & Advance. This might be the biggest news in Mayberry since the gold truck passed through town. “The Andy Griffith Show,” the classic 1960s comedy that has aired in syndication on WDBJ (Channel 7) for nearly 35 years, is being replaced at its familiar 5:30 p.m. time slot with a new local newscast. “Andy” fans need not despair, because WDBJ is moving the show to the ...read more

Terri Gibson, Regional Sales Director, Daly Seven has received the 2018 Ambassador of the Year Award by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance.  Terri handles sales for three properties in Lynchburg, including the Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and SpringHill Suites. Daly Seven has been a member of the Alliance since 2014.   The Ambassador of the Year award was originally ...read more

Have you noticed our "facelift?" We've launched a new website and we hope you'll enjoy the new look! The new website aims to provide a clear message of who we are, and what we stand for. Improved menu functionality directs you to the information most relevant to you, our member. It is also fully responsive with mobile devices, making it easy to navigate on a wide range of web browsers and portable ...read more

The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance and the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board are pleased to announce the Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo presented by Wells Fargo happening this April.  Students and soon-to-be grads will attend the Expo to learn about employment that supports STEM education to include life sciences, advanced manufacturing, robotics, construction, HVAC/industrial ...read more

Lynchburg Business “Best of Business Awards” Thanks to the businesses in the region who voted and recognized the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance as an organization that brings success and vibrancy to Lynchburg’s business community.Silver Award:     Best Local Leader Making a Difference - Megan LucasSilver Award:     Best Business Mentor/Coach - Christine KennedySilver Award:     Best ...read more

View story in The News & Advance.......The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance has created a new Hall of Fame to recognize the dynamic and distinguished men and women who have impacted Lynchburg and the surrounding region with their business and civic engagement. The inaugural class will be inducted this Saturday. “The concept came from wanting to preserve the roles that individuals, businesses ...read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Megan Lucas, IOM, CCE, CEcD, CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, Chair of the National Board of Trustees. Christine Kennedy, IOM, CPC, ELI-MP, COO and Vice President of the Lynchburg Regional ...read more

Over 100 regional business leaders, HR professionals and educators gathered at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance on October 5 for the 2018 Regional Workforce Summit.  This event brings together community stakeholders for conversations and presentations aimed at ensuring that employers in our region can fill their job demand. “It’s all about filling the talent pipeline and that conversation ...read more

The Virginia Small Business Development Center which serves the City of Lynchburg and Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell Counties has relocated from the campus of CVCC to a new host organization, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance.  The SBDC – Lynchburg Region is a free, confidential business advising service open to all small businesses in the region. Committed to providing small ...read more

Alliance welcomes Chris Faraldi as the Director of Public Policy and Special Programming who comes to us after serving U.S. Senator Charles Grassley. Chris was the director of correspondence and led a team of seven legislative correspondents, along with three interns to ensure incoming and outgoing correspondence was managed efficiently.   He also provided administrative and technical support ...read more

The Alliance is excited about our new Inside Lynchburg Region magazine that showcases the Lynchburg Region. A BIG thank you to our advertising partners that made the publication happen. Copies are available at the Alliance. The new digital magazine is featured online and the website will be ready soon. Contact Ruth Martineau if you are interested in an online ad.View here for debut of magazine.