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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 professional world beyond the classroom, and offer insight into what kinds of environments, roles, and leadership styles you might thrive in (or want to avoid). Paid internships offer a unique…
Read MoreStretch, 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 admit it or not, we’re either embracing change or resisting it. But resistance doesn’t always come from laziness or negativity. More often, it comes from something deeper: the fear of…
Read MoreConnected 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 Mortgage, I knew I wanted to succeed in my role and genuinely become part of Lynchburg. Thankfully, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance and its Young Professionals of Central Virginia group…
Read MoreWhy 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 wasn’t just looking to grow my network—I was looking to grow my impact. What I’ve found is this: when you lead with relationship, not transaction, your investment pays dividends. I’ve…
Read MoreAffordable 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 cost more. For those that must work, the quest to find quality, affordable childcare is virtually impossible. This isn’t a new problem but with rising costs and the demand exceeding…
Read MoreThe 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 annual event brought together chamber professionals to exchange ideas and strategies for community advancement. The conference serves as a platform for chamber executives and their staff to collaborate on promoting…
Read MoreIt 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 us prefer one shop over others? It turns out the deciding factor is typically not the product, but the people. A warm greeting with a smile, making helpful suggestions, and…
Read MoreTrademarked: 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 grew into a nonprofit known for coordinating care, covering critical costs, and building supportive communities—particularly through our benefit concerts and Coffee for Caregivers. As our impact expanded, so has public…
Read MoreLove Heals
Love Does Heal By: Courtney Green, Founder & Executive Director, Love Heals In August 2017, my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was during that first year of her diagnosis that we began to learn what it meant for love to heal. Walking through a cancer journey with someone you care about is a…
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