Life in the Lynchburg Region
Lunch & Learn with Alicia Childress
As young professionals, we often find ourselves in the hustle and bustle, balancing careers, family, businesses, and personal growth. But one thing that often gets pushed aside is financial strategy. How do we not just work, but make our money work for us? The recent Luncheon & Learn with Alicia Childress hosted by YPCV reminded…
Read MorePowering 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 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 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 More16 Reasons to Shop Local Instead of Online
16 Reasons to Shop Local Instead of Online There is nothing more convenient than whipping out your phone, typing in a URL (or opening an app), perusing offerings, and hitting a few buttons to buy something…anything…everything. We even get our groceries that way these days. But as convenient as online shopping seems, there are several…
Read MoreDowntown Lynchburg Association Boosts Regional Tourism Through Revitalization
Downtown Lynchburg Association Boosts Regional Tourism Through Revitalization James Black For more than two decades, the Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) has worked to sustain and develop Downtown Lynchburg as a vital economic, cultural, recreational, residential, and historic center of the Lynchburg region. Accredited by programs in recognized civic development organizations including Virginia Main Street, National…
Read MoreRegional Economic Partner Develops & Maintains Outstanding Local Park System in Bedford County
Regional Economic Partner Develops & Maintains Outstanding Local Park System in Bedford County James Black Located just off US Highway 460 and featuring over seven miles of wooded singletrack trails, Montvale Park, developed and managed as one of four regional park sites by Bedford County Economic Development, is ideal for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking. While the…
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