Recent Blog Posts
Finding Clarity Through Internships: Lessons from my Summer at the Alliance
Internships offer college students something incredibly valuable: the chance to explore what life might look like after graduation. They provide a firsthand look into the…
Read More . . . Stretch, Don’t Snap
Let’s be honest: change isn’t just a phase-it’s constant. In our fast-paced workplaces and personal lives, we are always adjusting to something. And whether we…
Read More . . . Connected by Community
Starting a new job is both exciting and a little overwhelming, especially when it means diving into a new community. When I joined Luper Team…
Read More . . . Why I Keep Showing Up: Leveraging My Alliance Membership Through Relational Leadership
As a solo entrepreneur, it’s easy to question every line item in your calendar and budget. When I joined the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, I…
Read More . . . Affordable Childcare: The Missing Piece in the Workforce Puzzle
The cost of raising children is expensive. Since Covid-19, expenses on such things as diapers, food, clothes, housing, health care, and so on, continue to…
Read More . . . Choosing Myself
People always say that junior year of high school is the hardest year. However, that wasn’t the case for me; sophomore year was the hardest.…
Read More . . . The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Spring Conference
On March 20 & 21, 2025, Barry, Mercedies, Anna Grace, and Hayden attended the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) Spring Conference. This…
Read More . . . It Takes Talent
Let’s face it, most coffee shops offer similar menu options and have staff with the skills to fulfill drink requests. So why do many of…
Read More . . . Trademarked: Protecting the Future of Love Heals
When Love Heals began in 2018, our mission was simple: no one should walk through hardship alone. Over time, what started as a grassroots effort…
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