Posts Tagged ‘economy’

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,…

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,…

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…