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Representing the Lynchburg Virginia MSA

Since 1883, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, formerly the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has worked to promote regional economic growth and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of the Lynchburg region.

The Alliance has been accredited since 1973, and recognized nationally with a select number of Chambers for our 20+ Year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation and Five-Star Rating since 2006.

The Alliance represents Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell Counties; the Towns of Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Brookneal; and the City of Lynchburg.

The Alliance focuses on promoting entrepreneurial start-ups, business expansion and retention, and new job creation; advocacy; workforce development; connecting people and businesses; community, minority, and small business development; and the cultivation of local and regional leadership.

In 2016, the Alliance combined the longstanding work of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber and the Region 2000 Business & Economic Alliance.  This merger brought the 130-year-old Chamber of Commerce and our regional economic development entity under one roof.

Our Vision

Creating a region where businesses and individuals thrive.

Our Mission

To lead regional economic development through:

  1. Enhancing the Business Climate
  2. Cultivating Talent
  3. Generating Jobs & Investment
  4. Promoting our Brand & Image Globally.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance values diversity and practices inclusion. We endeavor to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion is an integral part of all aspects of operations and strategic initiatives. As part of this charge, the Alliance works continually to allow every possible advantage for economic prosperity.

The Alliance achieves this by:

  • Advocating for economic inclusion
  • Facilitating minority business growth and development
  • Championing and equipping diverse leaders through our leadership development programs
  • Encouraging and providing leadership and resources to our membership. It is our hope that by doing so, they can then create diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives at their own organizations.

Our Core Values

  • Agile - We embrace, and in many cases, initiate change so that we increase our effectiveness and impact.
  • Accountable - We are good stewards of the investment our stakeholders make and keep them abreast of our results.
  • Beyond the Business Card - We love to help our members and stakeholders and commit with every interaction to go beyond just knowing what’s on their business card. We ask “how can I help you today?” and aim for our work to inspire admiration or wonder every day.
  • Integrity - Our words and actions are honest, sincere and collaborative.
  • Bold - We believe that big thinking leads to big results. We commit to being curious, to thinking more about what’s possible not what’s holding us back, and to helping our members aim high.
  • Champion Free Enterprise - We believe in the system of supply and demand and work to protect a free market economy where business can thrive.
  • Show our Southern Hospitality - We are welcoming, warm and hospitable to prospective residents and businesses. We want them saying… “I love this region!”