Recent Blog Posts
Three CCEs, One Region: How the Alliance Sets the Standard for Chamber Leadership
In the world of economic development and chamber leadership, few credentials carry as much prestige as the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation. It’s more than…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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