Events
AEDO Accreditation
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is proud to announce that we have officially earned the Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) designation from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This accreditation is held by only 91 organizations worldwide, placing the Lynchburg region among an elite group demonstrating excellence, professionalism, and proven economic development success. Achieving AEDO…
Read MoreReflections from the 2025 ACCE Events & Communications Conference in Huntsville, AL
This past October, I had the opportunity to attend the National Events and Communications Conference hosted by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) in Huntsville Alabama. This annual gathering brings together chamber professionals from across the country who work in communications, marketing, and events, and this year delivered an incredible mix of inspiration,…
Read MoreOn Purpose: Emerge Women’s Leadership Summit
There’s something powerful that happens when women gather with intention. At this year’s Emerge Women’s Leadership Summit, over 150 women came together to connect, learn, and grow, all centered around one simple but profound theme: on purpose. From the start, the energy in the room was undeniable. Women from every stage of life and career…
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 MoreSparking the Talent Pipeline
Sparking the Talent Pipeline Jamie Glass The Lynchburg region has the second highest location quotient and employment levels in plate work manufacturing in the nation as well as high concentrations in power boiler and heat exchange manufacturing, iron foundries, fabricated structural metal manufacturing, and conveyor systems manufacturing. These industries demand a variety of talent, but…
Read MoreWhy Charge for Virtual Events?
Recent Posts AEDO Accreditation Reflections from the 2025 ACCE Events & Communications Conference in Huntsville, AL On Purpose: Emerge Women’s Leadership Summit Cultivating Connection Lunch & Learn with Alicia Childress Powering Progress: The Lynchburg Region’s Growing Influence on Energy Beyond the Classroom: How Leading Off-Campus Shaped My Career Journey A Restart, A Community, and the…
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