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Beyond 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 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 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 MoreMember Monday: Curious History
Member Monday: Curious History Today’s #MemberMonday is Kathleen Davis with Curious History! Curious about the people behind the buildings downtown? Curious History has got you covered. Their first tour theme, “Fortunes and Forgotten Folklore”, covered Lynchburg Main Street’s legendary past with a curated collection of stories that begin in the 18th century and end with…
Read MoreMember Monday: Virginia Elder Law
Member Monday: Virginia Elder Law Today’s #MemberMonday is The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC. Planning needs are unique and one size does NOT fit all! When you become a client of Managing Attorney Robert W. Haley, Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) of The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia,…
Read MoreMember Monday: Matt Klein, Campbell Insurance
Member Monday: Matt Klein, Campbell Insurance Today’s #MemberMonday is Matt Klein, Risk advisor with Campbell Insurance. “With more than a century under our belt, Campbell Insurance is among Virginia’s most trusted independent insurance agencies, protecting your business, your family, and everything you value with commercial, personal, and health insurance from the top Insurance carriers in…
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