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4 Things to Do For Your Small Business in December
4 Things to Do For Your Small Business in December The holiday shopping season is in full tilt right now and while you’re busy analyzing your Black Friday and Cyber Monday revenue, there are a few things you want to do to capture those December holiday dollars. Refresh Your Website If you still have Black…
Read More25 Engaging Holiday Content Ideas
25 Engaging Holiday Content Ideas According to GE Capital Retail Bank, 81% of shoppers visit an online store or conduct research prior to purchasing. So, chances are, if you have a website, it will be getting some traction especially this holiday season. That means you need incredible content. You want content that informs your ideal…
Read MoreRethink the Click: Support Small During Small Business Season
Rethink the Click: Support Small During Small Business Season Online shopping is so convenient. Just open a browser and click a couple of times and your holiday gifts could be on their way. But this holiday season we’re asking you to rethink the click and support local small business. It’s good for you and good…
Read MoreWhy Shop Small For The Holidays?
Why Shop Small For The Holidays? Small businesses add flavor to our area. There is a sense of adventure when you explore a small business. You never know what beauties you’ll uncover or what scrumptiousness awaits. Sadly, that’s also why a lot of people choose to patronize chains. With chains they know exactly what they’ll…
Read MoreThe Role of Mental Health in the Regional Business Community
Copyright 2022 Family Insight The Role of Mental Health in the Regional Business Community James Black According to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, an overwhelming 86% of Americans believe in being open about mental health, and that challenges to individual mental health can get better. Furthermore, the survey also indicated that most Americans…
Read MoreCelebrate Valentines’ Day at These Unforgettable Destinations Across the Lynchburg Region
Copyright 2021 Downtown Lynchburg Association Celebrate Valentines’ Day at These Unforgettable Destinations Across the Lynchburg Region James Black With Valentines’ Day approaching, it’s time to take advantage of all the incredible getaways and destinations that are popular across the region, no matter what your plans are on February 14th. With the region’s low cost of…
Read MoreTogether Towards Tomorrow – How Economic Developers Partner With Our Community
Copyright 2021 Downtown Lynchburg Association Together Towards Tomorrow – How Economic Developers Partner With Our Community James Black As the Commonwealth of Virginia’s 5th largest locality, the Lynchburg region is an exponentially growing destination located within a day’s drive from large population centers up and down the East coast of the U.S, and less than…
Read MoreAlliance Empowers Region “Together Towards Tomorrow” Through Business Development Opportunities
Copyright 2021 WSET TV Alliance Empowers Region “Together Towards Tomorrow” Through Business Development Opportunities James Black As the premier chamber and economic development organization for the Lynchburg Region, the Alliance aims to boost the business profile of the region through strategically targeted programs and events. Among these programs, the Alliance’s business development initiatives are designed…
Read More16 Reasons to Shop Local Instead of Online
16 Reasons to Shop Local Instead of Online There is nothing more convenient than whipping out your phone, typing in a URL (or opening an app), perusing offerings, and hitting a few buttons to buy something…anything…everything. We even get our groceries that way these days. But as convenient as online shopping seems, there are several…
Read MorePatrick Henry Family Services Brings Families Together Across the Region
Copyright 2021 Patrick Henry Family Services Patrick Henry Family Services Brings Families Together Across the Region James Black To help address the needs of the community Patrick Henry Family Services offers many areas of outreach, counseling, and care to individuals, children, & families in the Lynchburg region. Whether a family has temporary adversity or a significant crisis,…
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