Recent Blog Posts
What Lynchburg Taught Me About Community and Growth
My journey as Economic Development Intern with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance began long before I stepped into the office. As an international student who…
Read More . . . Promoting the Region at Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum hosted by Virginia Economic Development Partnership alongside Nina Rezai from the Campbell…
Read More . . . Telling Your Region’s Story: Reflections on the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC) in Nashville, hosted by the University of Tennessee Center for…
Read More . . . Celebrating Economic Development Week by Championing Small Business
This week, communities across the country are recognizing Economic Development Week and Small Business Day, two important reminders that strong local economies are built through…
Read More . . . Practical AI pt 3
It’s just as important to understand where AI should not be used. Not every task in a business benefits from automation. Some responsibilities are built…
Read More . . . Wellness in the Workplace: The Invisible Thread
In our previous articles, we discussed “The Domino Effect” – how small, intentional steps create momentum. Our first two dominos were sleep and digestive health…
Read More . . . Local Business Digital Survival Guide: Part 3
You’ve built the foundation. Your website converts. Your Google Business Profile is optimized. You’re starting to show up in searches and leads are coming in.…
Read More . . . Practical AI pt 2
Once you’ve established that AI needs to justify itself financially, the next step is deciding where it actually belongs. Instead of beginning with software demos…
Read More . . . Wellness in the Workplace: The Invisible Thread
As entrepreneurs and business professionals, most of us recognize that our wellness journey plays a role in our productivity levels. But with demanding schedules and…
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