The Lynchburg Region has a strong story to share, Alliance is the Regional leader focused on generating awareness and discussion about the success, diversity and strength of manu-facturing in our Region. The Lynchburg Region is a resource rich with the natural resources, education and workforce elements key to our opportunity. Telling the Regional Story is vital to leveraging our competitive advantage to expand economic opportunity enabling people to manage their assets in ways to generate incomes and options. We were thrilled to host five manufacturing writers representing various industry publications traveling through Central Virginia as they spent twenty-four hours in the Region, meeting corporate CEO’s, touring the region, AREVA and Simplamatic. While visiting our Region they were exposed to a thriving, innovative international business culture that generated awareness and soon articles for their respective publications which are Association for Manufacturing Excellence; Modern Machine Shop, Manufacturing News, and Industry Week.

Alliance hosts manufacturing travel writers to showcase our region

Women’s Exchange LuncheonThurs., June 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Oakwood Country Club3409 Rivermont Ave., LynchburgRSVP by June 19 to the AllianceSpeaker: Sara Elizabeth Timmins, Producer/Creative Director at Life Out Loud FilmsSara is a savvy business person and producer whose gift for relationship and community building sets her movies apart. She is currently in development on several films including SHOELESS WONDERS, an inspirational sports drama based on a true Lynchburg, VA story. In 2010, Sara Elizabeth was inducted into the Opportunity Hall of Fame for her contribution through film making to econom-ic development in Virginia and was presented the ‘Regional Advocate Award’ by the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber for her impact.Cost is $25 members/$35 nonmembers.

GLTC Operations and Maintenance Facility Grand Opening/Ribbon CuttingWed., June 28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC)419 Bradley Drive, LynchburgRSVP to (434) 455-5080.Join with the Alliance in celebrating the grand opening of the new Greater Lynchburg Transit Company Operation and Maintenance Facility. Ribbon cutting will be at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served.

A.M. Alliance Fri., July 7, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance 2015 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg A monthly morning networking event for members. Each participant gives a 30-second introduction of their business and services. Complimentary for members, RSVP not required but thoughtful.

Alliance Night at the BallparkWed., July 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Lynchburg City Stadium2180 Fort Avenue, LynchburgJoin fellow Alliance members and their families for an evening of baseball as the Lynchburg Hillcats host the Frederick Keys. Stop by the Alliance to get the half off gen-eral admission coupon or call the Alliance at 845-5966. Limit two tickets per person. Hope to see you there!

LYNCHBURG REGIONAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE 2015 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501Phone: (434) 845-5966 Fax: (434) 522-9592 Info@LynchburgRegion.org LynchburgRegion.org

JUNE 2017

Peak Level Partners recognized The Alliance thanks these Peak Level Partners for their additional support of our programs and services: ABC13-WSET, Boxley, BWX Technologies Inc., Centra, Delta Star, Liberty University, The News and Advance, and US Pipe.

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36 Springboard into leadership

Andrew JohnsonBWX Technologies, Inc.

Katherine "Kate" Kolb

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Corrin McCloskeyCENTRA

Anne NygaardCity of Lynchburg

Stacey McLeanNa� onal Ar� s� c Sports Academy

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Ma� PerkinsRegion 2000 Local

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Ar� ce "Ticey" RoyallCareers In Care

Evan SmithAcademy Center

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Bri� any SmithAREVA Inc.

Joban SinghJohnson Health

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David Sheaff erBrown, Edwards &

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Chelsey TomlinJohnson Health

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Mark JamisonPolice Department -

City of Lynchburg

Corey WilsonAcademy Center of

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George VaughanFirst Na� onal Bank

Tina BrightwellRR Donnelley

Ashley Coff manBank of the James

Ryan CoonMaster Engineers

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Shaun ConwayCity of Lynchburg

Jessica Cla� erbaughRegal River Ridge

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Maegan CrewsRandolph College

Michele CurleeAREVA Inc.

Ruxandra BoboleaAREVA Inc.

Graham EvansBank of the James

Brian EckertPrimerica

Tyler EcclesLynchburg College

Elizabeth "Liz" DouglasBWX Technologies, Inc.

Joseph "Joe" Decian� s

AREVA Inc.

Rachel FrischeisenCity of Lynchburg

Daniel ForbesBWX Technologies, Inc.

Brandon BaberWells Fargo

William "Billy" Hansen

Cushman & Wakefi eld / Thalhimer

Bryan GentryLynchburg College

Strengthening individuals for personal, organizational and community leadership.

Kara HoxworthLynchburg College

Danielle "Dani" Zongrone

Lynchburg College

Congratulations to the 43rd class of Leadership Lyncbhurg. Thirty-six leaders and managers successfully completed the Leadership Lynchburg’s Flagship Program. The program immerses the aspiring or emerging leader, manager or first time supervisor in a nine-month study and practical application program on community leadership. Participants walk away with increased self-awareness, leadership acumen, life-long connections and an increased commitment to volunteerism and civic engagement. Lynchburg has graduated more than 1,700 leaders associated with 80-plus organizations in the area.

Progress on the Alliance’s future Regional headquarters continues with the expectations of completion before end of third quarter. Staff offices are taking shape with new windows and doors to be installed in the weeks ahead with some windows that will be noticeable as you travel down Fifth Street. The bathrooms have been remodeled and have been to painted. New flooring has been selected for the main hallway and offices. The $1.35 Million proj-ect will be the home of the Region’s premier business organization that represents our thriving, innovative and collaborative business community. More updates will be available as the construction continues.

Renovations continue on Alliance’s new headquarters

The 2017 Lynchburg Life and Resource Guide was unveiled at our Buy the Burg! Show. The magazine has already been distributed to welcome centers, economic development offices, hotels, train station, airport and more. In May alone, the Alliance distributed over 1500 magazines and will be distribute more in the weeks ahead. The magazine is a marketing resource tool for the Region which welcomes vis-itors, college students, and new residents while showcasing the outstanding quality of life that is recognized and listed by national resources as a top Metro to live and work in the country. The magazine was designed and published by Alliance members The Design Group and Progress Printing Plus.

The magazine is available at the Alliance office and is also viewable online at www.lynchburglifeonline.com.

New Lynchburg Life and Resource Guide published

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The Buy the Burg! Show featuring Bites of the Burg presented by Union Bank was another successful networking event that allowed exhibitors to make quality connections with the business community. Attendees enjoyed giveaways and an array of food from the Bites of the Burg that was held from 4-6 p.m.

The 50” Flat Screen was won by Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc. who plans to use it in their training room for area businesses to use during their OSHA com-pliance courses such as CPR First Aid and PPE. The Alliance thanks additional partners ABC13-WSET, The News & Advance, Property One Photography and WLNI for their support.

Awards were given as follows: Timberlake Family Pharmacy – Best of Show and pictured belowSam’s Club – Most Fun BoothFreegrance Products – Most Informative BoothAltavista Economic Development Authority – Attendees’ Choice Booth

Buy the Burg! Show was a win for participants!

Discover Slovenia September 21-30, 2017 $3,299 per personAccommodations include:• 2 overnights in Kempinski Palace Portorož Superior DBL/Twin room Park view • 4x overnight in Hotel Slon Comfort DBL/Twin room • 2x overnight in Balnea Spa hotel • The Best of Piran Private tour with dinner • Full day boat trip to Venice • Visit of Predjama castle • Lunch on a day to Postojna • Bubbly boat ride on Ljubljanica river • The Best of Ljubljana Private tour/lunch in castle restaurant • 2 Gourmet dinners/Capital city • The Best of Lower Carniola with lunch and more.

Contact Denise Rowland at 434.845.5966 for more information.

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