Archive for May 2021
Member Monday: National Center for Healthy Veterans
Member Monday: National Center for Healthy Veterans James Black Today’s #MemberMonday is the National Center for Healthy Veterans! After serving and sacrificing, veterans often struggle in silence. The National Center for Healthy Veterans is making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of America’s veterans through faith-based programs, making improvements to infrastructure, and…
Read MoreVirginia GOP Convention Results Give Preview of Consequential Statewide Races This Fall
Copyright 2021, Kyle Rogers, Associated Press Virginia GOP Convention Results Give Preview of Consequential Statewide Races This Fall James Black On May 8th, 2021, at thirty-nine drive-thru sites across Virginia, thousands of convention delegates decided via remote vote who will be representing Virginia’s Republican party for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general in the state’s upcoming election…
Read MoreCommonwealth Discusses Revenue Surplus, Reserves, and Potential of Further Stimulus
Copyright 2020 Greg Nash Commonwealth Discusses Revenue Surplus, Reserves, and Potential of Further Stimulus John Putney Pre-pandemic and pre-livestreaming committee meetings, General Assembly money committee meetings were standing room only affairs. With the advent of streaming full committee and subcommittee meetings, more government relations professionals are viewing at least some of those meetings online. Soon…
Read MoreMember Monday: Edward Jones – Cristina Peniche
Member Monday: Edward Jones – Cristina Peniche James Black Today’s #MemberMonday is Cristina Peniche! Hello! My name is Cristina Peniche and I am a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. I offer financial planning and asset management services for a variety of needs. From retirement preparation to estate considerations to wealth preservation, I am enthusiastic about…
Read MoreHollins Mill Park Provides Outdoor Fun for Families Across the Lynchburg Region
Hollins Mill Park Provides Outdoor Fun for Families Across the Lynchburg Region James Black Located a short drive away from downtown Lynchburg, Hollins Mill Park is one of the finest destinations for outdoor recreation offered by Lynchburg Parks and Recreation for residents and visitors to the Lynchburg region. The popular park provides access to Blackwater Creek and numerous biking…
Read MoreVirginia Amateur Sports Inspires Wellness Through Athletic Competition Across Lynchburg Region
Copyright 2020 Virginia Amateur Sports Virginia Amateur Sports Inspires Wellness Through Athletic Competition Across Lynchburg Region James Black In 1989, the Governor’s Commission on Sports and Physical Fitness passed an endorsement that Virginia Amateur Sports (VAS) would serve as the official organization to hold the state games of Virginia. VAS is a nonprofit organization based in Roanoke,…
Read MoreMember Monday: Papa John’s Pizza
Member Monday: Papa John’s Pizza James Black Attention all pizza lovers! Papa John’s Pizza is looking to hire new restaurant team members, drivers, shift leaders, AGMs, and GMs. Team members start out at $10.25 per hour and can earn a raise to $10.50 per hour after eight weeks if they learn basic station tasks, with…
Read MoreHigh Graduation Rates Provide Economic Boost to the Lynchburg Region and Across the Nation
Copyright 2019 Liberty University High Graduation Rates Provide Economic Boost to the Lynchburg Region and Across the Nation James Black The Lynchburg region is a center of excellence for higher education not only in VA but across the nation. With eight colleges and universities located in the Lynchburg region, including Central Virginia Community College, Liberty…
Read MoreLynchburg Beacon of Hope Seeks to Build Brighter Tomorrow for the Next Generation
Lynchburg Beacon of Hope Seeks to Build Brighter Tomorrow for the Next Generation James Black Through working with Lynchburg City Schools, Lynchburg Beacon of Hope’s mission is to ensure all students in the Lynchburg City Public School system have the tools and resources they need to pursue a post-secondary education. Beacon of Hope strives to…
Read MoreMember Monday: Heritage Green Assisted Living Communities
Member Monday: Heritage Green Assisted Living Communities James Black Are you in need of assisted living that will help you live your best life? Heritage Green Assisted Living Communities may be right for you! Our friendly, caring staff is trained to assist with and provide all activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, restorative…
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