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Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Announces Beer Collaboration With Starr Hill On Main And Three Roads Brewing
Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is excited to share the public launch of a collaboration with Starr Hill On Main and Three Roads Brewing Company to create a special beer commemorating the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance’s 140th Anniversary. A public launch party will be hosted at Three Roads Brewing tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. Come enjoy a sample and buy a pint of the “140 Brew” with Alliance board members, volunteers, ambassadors, committee members, and
Delta Star Inc. to Expand Operations in the Lynchburg Region
Lynchburg, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Delta Star Inc. would expand its operations in the Lynchburg region, adding more than 149 new jobs and $30.2 million in capital investment to our region. Delta Star, a local manufacturer of power equipment such as transformers and substations, will expand its manufacturing and headquarters operation to service its mobile transformers and increase production capacity by adding on to its existing Delta Star East facility in Lynchburg and Field
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Awarded Funds to Develop the Center for Entrepreneurship
Today, Go Virginia Region 2 awarded $240,192 to the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance to stand up the Center for Entrepreneurship. The Center for Entrepreneurship (C.Entr) is a new program that will bring regional entrepreneurial support under one roof at the Alliance’s facility at 300 Lucado Place in Downtown Lynchburg. In addition to Go Virginia Region 2 funds, $187,035 of matching funds have been provided by participating localities: Amherst, Bedford, and Campbell Counties, the City of Lynchburg, and
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
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
HEATH BARRET EARNS SALES AWARD: Lifetime Sales Achievement Award recognizes chamber of commerce sales
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Heath Barret of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance with the Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award. The award recognizes career sales achievement, with awards based on the total number or total dollar amount of chamber membership sales. Barret earned recognition in the Bronze category for achieving 500 transactions or $175,000 in sales in chamber memberships throughout his career. “Membership sales
Huge Win for CVTC Master Redevelopment Plan - $25 Million Included in the Biennium Budget
(Lynchburg, VA) – On June 1, 2022, both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly delivered the agreed to 2023-2024 Biennium Budget to Governor Glen Youngkin. Included in the budget was the $25 million member request from State Senator Steve Newman (R-Lynchburg) to defease the remaining bonds on the Central Virginia Training Center. "I am pleased that the General Assembly chose to include $25 million in the state budget to fully defease all outstanding bonds at CVTC,” said Senator Newman. “Our local
