Events
Promoting the Region at Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum hosted by Virginia Economic Development Partnership alongside Nina Rezai from the Campbell County Economic Development Department. Over the course of two days, we had the chance to promote the Lynchburg Region to site selectors and economic development professionals while also learning from…
Read MoreTelling Your Region’s Story: Reflections on the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC) in Nashville, hosted by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services. This four-day program, accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), brought together community leaders, chamber professionals, elected officials, planners, bankers, and business developers from across the state,…
Read MoreCelebrating Economic Development Week by Championing Small Business
This week, communities across the country are recognizing Economic Development Week and Small Business Day, two important reminders that strong local economies are built through vision, partnership, and entrepreneurship. Here in the Lynchburg Region, economic development is more than attracting new companies. It’s about creating an environment where businesses of all sizes can start, grow,…
Read More2025 Economic Outlook Recap
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance’s Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast, presented by BWXT, offered members a clear and data-driven look at the year ahead. Keynote speaker Eric Scorsone, Executive Director of the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Virginia, outlined the forces shaping Virginia’s economy and…
Read MoreAEDO 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?
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