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Lynchburg Gets a Little Sweeter with Nothing Bundt Cakes
Saga and Dean Morse have shared a 20-year love for Nothing Bundt Cakes since first experiencing it in Las Vegas where they lived as a young married couple. Although they moved to Washington, D.C. a few years later and left behind their favorite bakery, they were thrilled to rediscover the brand on the east coast nearly two decades later. The Morses ended their careers in federal service and knew they wanted to do something of their own that would allow them to celebrate community, and owning a Nothing Bundt
Economist: Lynchburg is growing more than official data suggests
See Full story at The News & Advance...The head of a Richmond-based economic research firm told Lynchburg business leaders recently that while nationally, a recession appears likely next year, Lynchburg in the meantime is seeing more growth than official data would suggest. Chris Chmura, CEO and Chief Economist for Chmura Analytics — a quantitative research and economic development and workforce consulting firm located in Richmond — spoke Thursday at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance about what
Get Your Lynchburg, VA Small Business Ready for the Holidays!
The holidays are a magical time of year. Families come together, friends exchange gifts, and everyone is in good spirits. 'Tis the season for giving, after all! But if you own a small business, the holidays can also be a stressful time. There's so much to do to get ready for the holiday rush. But don't worry, we're here to help. Here's a checklist from the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance of everything you need to do to get your small business ready for the holiday season.1. Decorate Your Store to
Two new business leaders inducted into Alliance Hall of Fame
View story at The News & Advance...The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance held its annual Business Hall of Fame Gala on Friday at The Virginian Hotel and honored two new inductees. Megan Lucas, CEO of the Alliance, said these inductees have impacted business, industry and the community of the region in a substantial manner, either through their sustained superior accomplishments or through a specific and important achievement. “The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance strategically chose our
Sen. Warner makes stop in Hill City to discuss clean energy, CHIPS Act with business leaders
See story at the News & Advance...U.S. Sen. Mark Warner made a stop in the Hill City on Friday afternoon, visiting the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance to meet with business and higher education leaders of Central Virginia to talk about nuclear energy and his recently-championed CHIPS and Science Act in the U.S. Senate. In addition to discussing the CHIPS Act, Warner also spoke about the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act, which incentivizes investments into clean, renewable energy forms, such as
Lynchburg City Council candidates discuss laboratory schools, mental health during town hall
See story at The News & Advance...With early voting nearing its start Friday, six candidates for three at-large seats on Lynchburg City Council attended a town hall Monday night, debating issues such as lab schools and mental health, among several topics. New candidates Patrick Earl, Martin Misjuns, Stephanie Reed and Walter Virgil Jr., alongside incumbents Treney Tweedy and Beau Wright, answered questions from a moderator at the forum hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. Larry Taylor, a new
A big economic development opportunity’ for Lynchburg area
View full story at the Cardinal News...The state budget includes $25 million to pay off bonds on the now-closed Central Virginia Training Center in Amherst County. Here’s why that’s such a big deal (and why some neighbors worry). An aerial view of the Central Virginia Training Center site. Courtesy of Training Center Master Plan. It’s captivating to watch Vickie Seacrist feed the deer that mill around her front yard like lazy cats. On any given morning she can be found amidst about a dozen deer, a few of
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Awarded Grant for Feasibility Study
(Lynchburg, VA)- The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is proud to announce it has been awarded a Project Support Fund grant by the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission in the amount of $17,000. The grant was awarded for a feasibility study for a small-scale manufacturing incubator at Virginia Technical Institute (VTI) located in Altavista. VTI is a NCCER certified training facility, and they currently provide training for occupations such as electricians, welders, plumbers, industrial maintenance
Region Weighs in on the 7th Annual ODU State of the Commonwealth Report
(Lynchburg, VA) - Yesterday, January 24, Old Dominion University released their seventh annual State of the Commonwealth Report. The report provides an overview of economic health for the Commonwealth as a whole and the metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) that make up its bulk, including the Lynchburg MSA, which includes the City of Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell Counties, and the Towns of Altavista, Appomattox, Bedford, Brookneal, and the Village of Rustburg. The report provides a
