Archive for April 2021
Sparking the Talent Pipeline
Sparking the Talent Pipeline Jamie Glass The Lynchburg region has the second highest location quotient and employment levels in plate work manufacturing in the nation as well as high concentrations in power boiler and heat exchange manufacturing, iron foundries, fabricated structural metal manufacturing, and conveyor systems manufacturing. These industries demand a variety of talent, but…
Read MoreCVACL Helps Improve Quality of Life for the Lynchburg Region
CVACL Helps Improve Quality of Life for the Lynchburg Region James Black Since 1975, Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living (CVACL) has supported older adults and individuals with disabilities to live with dignity according to their own personal choices. First established as the Commission on Aging, the agency grew and developed over the years, and…
Read MoreMember Monday: Peaksview Brew and Games
Member Monday: Peaksview Brew and Games James Black Need an excuse to unwind or celebrate with friends and family? Peaksview Brew and Games has got you covered! Located in the heart of the Lynchburg region off Timberlake Road, Peaksiew brings a rustic take to the iconic gaming appeal of chains like Dave & Busters, featuring…
Read MoreVector Space Empowers Creatives to Make a Difference Across Lynchburg Region
Vector Space Empowers Creatives to Make a Difference Across Lynchburg Region James Black In 2015, Adam and Elise Spontarelli founded Vector Space, a nonprofit makerspace, a physical place for people interested in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to contribute to building the things that interest them. Students, hobbyists, and professionals can build their craft,…
Read MoreMember Monday: Central Virginia Family Physicians
Member Monday: Central Virginia Family Physicians James Black Are you in need of quality healthcare that will help you achieve a better life? Look no further than Central Virginia Family Physicians, who have been serving the medical needs of the Lynchburg region since 1993. CVFP strives to serve patients across the region and be a…
Read MoreThe Sports Outreach Institute Uses Athletics to Make a Difference Around the World
The Sports Outreach Institute Uses Athletics to Make a Difference Around the World James Black The mission of the Sports Outreach Institute is to recruit, train, equip, and deploy committed Christian leaders in the effective use of sports ministry for the purposes of sharing the Gospel and alleviating human suffering. First established in 1989, the…
Read MoreMember Monday: Taylor Brothers
Member Monday: Taylor Brothers James Black Are you in need of a full-service building materials supplier serving the needs of professional builders, contractors, remodelers, and homeowners in the Lynchburg region? Taylor Brothers can meet all your supply needs with an assortment of lumber, plywood, windows, doors, kitchen cabinetry, drywall, and more! They also offer, construction,…
Read MoreThe Academy Center of the Arts is More Than Just a Cultural Hub for the Lynchburg Region
The Academy Center of the Arts is More Than Just a Cultural Hub for the Lynchburg Region James Black The Academy Center of the Arts is Lynchburg’s cultural hub and entertainment center. First established in 1905, the organization grew over the next six years to become one of the most well-attended theaters in Central Virginia.…
Read MoreMember Monday: Perry Pools & Spas
Member Monday: Perry Pools & Spas James Black Need to take a big splash into summer? Look no further than Perry Pools & Spas, the only second-generation, family-owned, and operated premier pool, spa, and billiards builder. Since 1972, Perry Pools & Spas has been dedicated to providing families in the Lynchburg region with all their…
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