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Join Farmers Bank for Timberlake Branch Grand Opening
Farmers Bank is excited to invite the community to the Grand Opening Ceremony of its newest branch at 8112 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This addition aligns with the ongoing trend in the banking industry of expanding physical presence to provide personalized service. While the Timberlake Branch is already open for business as of today, this special event will serve as a formal celebration of this new location and the team who will proudly serve the Lynchburg
Lynchburg's Grand Hotel Is Under New Ownership
LYNCHBURG’S GRAND HOTEL UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Located at 601 Main Street in Downtown Lynchburg (directly across the street from Lynchburg’s Academy of Arts) the hotel will be undergoing a complete remodeling. With 242 rooms, THE GRAND HOTEL is Lynchburg’s largest hotel and has the largest ballroom in Central Virginia and is an excellent location for meetings, events and family gatherings. More than 30 restaurants are located within walking distance. The hotel is now locally owned and operated by
YWCA Central Virginia Welcomes New Interim Executive Director
YWCA Central Virginia is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Nancy Hubbard, DPhil, FRSA, as the organization’s new Interim Executive Director. Dr. Hubbard brings a blend of expertise, leadership, and passion to her role, positioning YWCA Central Virginia for an exciting new chapter of growth and impact.Dr. Hubbard is a former CEO, a best-selling business author, and has over 15 years of consulting experience in strategy development across 26 countries. Her work has focused on areas like team
Foster Fuels Awarded 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia
Virginia Business has named Foster Fuels as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.Best Places to Work in Virginia identifies, recognizes, and honors the best places of employment in Virginia in three categories: small employer (15–99 employees), medium employer (100–249 employees), and large employer (250 or more employees). Foster Fuels has been awarded in the medium employer category. President of Foster Fuels, Will Rohrig, said,
CVCC receives $1.5 million work-based grant, potential for $50 million in campus renovations
Read Full Story at The News & Advance... The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Central Virginia Community College $1.5 million to expand its advanced manufacturing and work-based learning programs. The grant is a total of $1,514,520 over four years, with funding available beginning Feb. 1. This funding is part of a $65 million investment that aims to “increase access to affordable, high-quality training, particularly in industries such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and biotechnology,” a
Weight Loss More Affordable!
Exciting Update! We’ve heard you, Lynchburg (and surrounding areas)! Here’s the good news: Forest Wellness M.D. is now working with insurance to help call in your weight loss medications. Before you get started, be sure to check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers weight loss medications. Many people who were previously denied coverage elsewhere have been approved with us—thanks to our expertise as an obesity specialist clinic. Let’s make your weight loss journey smoother and more
Gentry Locke’s Melissa O’Boyle Named Influential Women Class of 2025 by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Melissa O Boyle has been selected as a member of the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Influential Women of Law Class of 2025. Melissa joins partners Monica Monday, Karen Cohen, Kathleen Wright, Ashley Winsky, and Erin Harrigan who have previously won this award. This award honors outstanding women lawyers and judges who are making a difference in their profession, their communities and the Commonwealth. The honorees will be celebrated at an
The Salvation Army Lynchburg Corps Seeks Community Support for Cold Weather Shelter
Lynchburg, VA — With temperatures expected to drop into the mid-10s over the next few nights, The Salvation Army Lynchburg Corps, in partnership with the City of Lynchburg, has already opened its Cold Weather Shelter to provide a warm and safe place for our most vulnerable and unhoused neighbors. However, we need extra help from our community to ensure we can continue meeting this urgent need. We are urgently seeking donations of towels, all-white sheets, and bleach to support the operation of our Cold
$100,000 available in small business funding through Downtown Lynchburg Association Launch LYH program
Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) is proud to announce the 2025 return of Launch LYH. This program is dedicated to revitalizing the heart of Lynchburg by supporting promising entrepreneurs eager to start, relocate, or expand their businesses in Downtown Lynchburg. Launch LYH 2025 will mark the third and final iteration of the program, offering $100,000 in grant funding to be distributed among the winners. These funds can be used for rent, build-out, inventory, or other start-up costs. By the end of
Town of Altavista Announces Plans for New Distribution Center as Part of Economic Development Plan
ALTAVISTA, VIRGINIA (January 10, 2025) – The town of Altavista announced today plans for a new distribution center. The Altavista Economic Development Authority (AEDA) will convey the land to Becknell Industrial to build the facility, assessed at $414,600, showcasing the town's commitment to fostering economic growth. The 260,000 square foot facility represents a capital investment of $37 million by Becknell Industrial to construct the distribution center. Upon completion, the facility will be leased to
Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral & Cremation Service Earns Prestigious 2024 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award for Innovation and Community Service
Finch & Finch, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been honored with the 2024 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award. This recognition places Finch & Finch, Inc. is among an elite group of just 284 funeral home locations worldwide that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in funeral service. The NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award is reserved for funeral homes that uphold the highest ethical and professional standards while delivering exceptional service to
Southern Air Inc. Donates to Central Virginia Community College Educational Foundation
We are thrilled to announce a $100,000 donation to theCentral Virginia Community CollegeEducational Foundation in support of the Career Technical Education (CTE) Academy! This contribution underscores our commitment to developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals and strengthening high-quality apprenticeship programs in our community.The CTE Academy has been making incredible progress with increased enrollment, top-tier instructors, and state-of-the-art equipment. At Southern Air, we are
New Website for Rose Computers and Networks
Our new website is loaded with new content and features. Have the information you need at your fingertips with our new blog and knowledge database. Have a question? Start a chat with our new live chat feature! Check out our new website!www.rosecomputers.com
Best Practices for Businesses to Follow When Managing Business Contracts
A well-written contract not only protects your business from dispute-related liabilities, but is the best tool for holding all parties accountable and ensuring that the mutually agreed expectations are met. While in some cases verbal contracts can be enforced, as a business owner, you should always push for written contracts. In this article, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance explores the best practices to follow for negotiating and creating business contracts. The Need for Contracts Before we
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
