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Powering Progress: The Lynchburg Region’s Growing Influence on Energy
For those that live in the greater Lynchburg Region, BWXT’s, Delta Start’s, and Framatome’s contributions to powering the nation’s naval assets and electricity generation are widely known. With rapidly growing demand for electricity, driven by electric vehicles and data centers, a new chapter is unfolding in the legacy of Lynchburg’s rising influence on national and…
Read MoreBeyond the Classroom: How Leading Off-Campus Shaped My Career Journey
I first came across the Leading Off-Campus program while walking to the cafeteria at the University of Lynchburg, where I noticed a table set up with flyers. At the time, I was looking for ways to build connections and gain exposure to a professional atmosphere beyond the classroom. Choosing to apply to the program shaped…
Read MoreA Restart, A Community, and the Power of Belonging
For thirteen years, my identity was rooted in the world of education. The classroom was my second home, and my students were part of my purpose. But life has a way of bringing us to crossroads. After over a decade in education, I found myself standing at the edge of change—uncertain about what the next…
Read MoreExploring Possibilities: Reflections on the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Intercity Visit to Greenville, SC
In late March, a delegation of leaders from the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance traveled to Greenville, South Carolina, for a three-day intercity visit designed to inspire innovation, deepen community partnerships, and learn from a region that has undergone a remarkable transformation. Why Greenville? Like Lynchburg, Greenville is a mid-sized city that has successfully blended its…
Read MoreGetting Your Team to Williamsport
A summertime tradition that many people enjoy is the Little League World Series. These kids are amazing!  I often think about how hard it must be to find even one young athlete that is a great fit for the team, much less a dozen to be able to make it to Williamsport and compete with…
Read MoreFrom Boots to Business: Growing with Purpose in Central Virginia
I’m Dalton Brooks, part of the sales team at Bison Printing. I’m a former deputy, a believer, and someone who values hard work, the outdoors, and making real connections with people. Transitioning into the business world has come with plenty of lessons. Some have been tough, others rewarding, but every one of them has helped…
Read MoreThree 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 a professional milestone, it’s a national recognition of excellence, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to community prosperity. That’s why it’s a big deal that the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance…
Read MoreFinding 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…
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