Chamber News
Lynchburg Regional Chamber is Building for Lynchburg's Future
Friday, 27 January 2012
The Five Star Accredited Lynchburg Regional Chamber is embarking on a capital campaign to build for Lynchburg’s Future. In 2011, the Chamber was awarded top accreditation by the U.S. Chamber placing them in the top ½ of 1 percent of all Chambers. And now, it’s time to build a home for…
Lynchburg's New Legislators Discuss Priorities
Friday, 09 December 2011
Over 100 business leaders attended a Chamber of Commerce breakfast to hear from the area's new lineup of legislators about topics including the state Senate's reorganization and a $1 billion budget shortfall. Read the full article here.
Chamber Receives 5-Star Accreditation for Second Consecutive Time
Tuesday, 08 November 2011
The Lynchburg Regional Chamber gets 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "This puts the Chamber in the top one percent of all Chambers nationwide," said Rex Hammond, President & CEO. View story from The News & Advance and also view full press release.
Chamber Welcome Rick Edwards as CVIC Coordinator
Friday, 21 October 2011
The Chamber welcomes Rick Edwards, as Central Virginia Industries Council Coordinator, who will work to promote the benefits of CVIC to manufacturers and industries as well as conduct a comprehensive wage and benefit survey. Edwards brings with him over 30 years of experience in manufacturing sales and business development, having…
Chamber announces Central Virginia Industries Council Leadership
Friday, 21 October 2011
The Central Virginia Industries Council (CVIC), a subdivision of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, has announced its new leadership.
Members of the CVIC Board of Advisors, which will meet quarterly, are as follows:Rex Hammond – Lynchburg Regional Chamber of CommerceGary Hostutler – RR DonnelleyJames Lowe – Griffin Pipe Products…
State Commerce Secretary Discusses Business Innovations
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Del. Scott Garrett and the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed State Commerce Secretary Jim Cheng to discuss the push for small business innovations. View story.
Lynchburg Regional Chamber holds 22nd District State Senate Debate
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Democrat Bert Dodson and Republican Tom Garrett discussed jobs and the economy at Lynchburg Regional Chamber debate held at Randolph College. View story.
Grant Boots Potential for Local Airport
Tuesday, 04 October 2011
The city has been awarded a $700,000 federal grant. The grant would help the city find a new carrier to replace Delta, which discontinued its service from Lynchburg last January. The new grant could be used to subsidize AirTran if it agrees to pick up where Delta left off.
Christine…
Lynchburg hopes federal grant will lure second airline
Thursday, 29 September 2011
“We still have a huge hurdle to overcome, which is the new model of air service in this country,” said Christine Kennedy of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It’s simply no longer profitable to fly small regional aircraft. You’ve got to be the right route with the right aircraft.”’…
Chambers host Candidates Forum
Saturday, 10 September 2011
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a candidate forum on September 13th from 5:00 - 8:00pm at the Liberty University School of Law. Forum is open to the news media. View story here.
This forum will provide each candidate an…
Advocacy group warns federal budget cuts culd derail Lyncbhurg Train
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Rex Hammond, President and CEO of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, another passenger-rail advocate, said "there was no reason yet for panic about the Lynchburg-to-D.C. train, called the Northeast Regional." Veiw story here.
Press Release: Chamber Chamber Announces Partnership with Virginia Manufacturers Association to Offer Vital Workforce Initiatives
Monday, 29 August 2011
Chamber Announces Partnership with Virginia Manufacturers Association to Offer Vital Workforce Initiatives
The new partnership with the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) that will provide exclusive discounts on assessments, customized training and certifications to help area manufacturers get the skilled workforce needed. Among the products is the newly created VA Career…
Chamber Supports Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization
Monday, 29 August 2011
Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce supports the Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization.
Group Gives Updates on Potential Passenger Rail Service
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Members of the Trans-Dominion Express Committee spoke with a group of Tennessee chamber executives meeting in Johnson City, seeking their support for a plan to extend passenger rail service from Lynchburg, Va., to Chattanooga, Tenn. The plan would address a recent Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation study that…
Chamber Forges Partnership to Strenthen Job Training
Thursday, 25 August 2011
The Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce has formed a partnership with the Virginia Manufacturers Association to provide job training and certification to help area manufacturers get the skilled workers they need. View story.
MPO Votes Yes on Charlottesville Bypass
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Chamber President & CEO, Rex Hammond spoke at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) final public hearing. Hammond commented, "The whole point of a national highway is to transport people from point A to point B safely and efficiently. That is not taking place in Charlottesville." View story here.
Another Big Leap Ahead for the C'ville Bypass
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce understands that a top-notch transportation system is key to economic growth and job creation. Read more here
Charlottesville Bypass Gets State Approval
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Rex Hammond, President and CEO of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, credited Newman for working with McDonnell and Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton to get the Bypass project moving again. View story here.
Chamber President Attends US29 Meeting in Albemarle County
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Rex Hammond, President & CEO of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, attended Albermarle County board meeting on Wednesday, July 13 and stressed to the board the importance of the road to his community, and to stress support outside of Albemarle County for the route. View story here
Virginia Ranks Top in the Nation for Business
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Virginia has been ranked the top state in the nation for business by CNBC. "State of the art education and then career opportunities right after you finish school," Christine Kennedy, Exec. Vice President, Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce said. Bryan David of Region 2000 said our region has helped quite a bit…
Leadership Lynchburg Graduate Promoted
Friday, 17 June 2011
Leadership Lynchburg alumni W. Garth Calhoun has been named Assistant Vice President and Amherst County Regional Business Development Officer for the Bank of the James in Amherst. He was previously located at the bank's Madison Heights office and will also relocate to the bank’s Amherst Office and divide his time between both…
Albemarle Board Drops its Opposition to US29 Plan.
Monday, 13 June 2011
View full story from The News & Advance. While it may be premature to do a victory lap, this is clearly a huge step forward in our collective effort. Many additional steps need to be taken before the US 29 Bypass of Charlottesville will become a reality. The Chamber has…
Lynchburg Regional Chamber and Central Virginia Industries Unite
Friday, 20 May 2011
Lynchburg Regional Chamber and Central Virginia Industries have merged to form Central Virginia Industries Council. View story here.
Chamber Optimistic About Amtrak Future
Friday, 13 May 2011
Rex Hammond, President & CEO of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber, says Lynchburg's Amtrak line is being touted as one of the most successful in the nation. "They've actually used us as an example nationwide of building a partnership with a state and a region to make its service successful," he…
Chamber Announces Small Business Awards Recipients
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Congratulations to the 2011 Small Business Award Recipients:
Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation
Successful Innovations, Inc.
James River Furnishings/Thomas Johnson Furniture
Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living
Tresca on 8th
View more information here.
Amtrak Ridership Continues to Rise
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Ridership on the Northeast Corridor (Lynchburg - Washington, D.C.) Amtrak train increased 40% in April over 2010! The Chamber continues to support rail travel and to campaign for extending service to Roanoke, Bristol and Tennessee. View story here.
Sue Coleman of AREVA is 2011 ATHENA Award Recipient
Friday, 25 March 2011
The Chamber held its 6th annual Women of Worth Luncheon today and presented the ATHENA Award to Sue Coleman, Project Manager, with AREVA.
The ATHENA Award program was created in 1982 by Martha Mayhood Mertz and since that time, this international award program has awarded more than 6000 awards in…
Chamber presents two prestigious awards at Annual Meeting
Monday, 21 March 2011
The Chamber honors two for their community servicet and Chamber service at its Annual Meeting:
George Dawson received the George Taylor Stewart III Award, given in recognition for service to the community. Dawson is President of Centra.
Darrel Staat is the recipient of the F.M. “Dink” Cloyd Award for Chamber service…
Chamber unveils 30th anniversary of Lyncburg Life
Monday, 21 March 2011
Lynchburg Regional Chamber unveiled the 30th anniversary edition of Lynchburg Life and the publication is available at the Chamber.
Lynchburg Regional Chamber Elects New Board of Directors
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
The Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2011 Officers. Tulane Patterson, CEO, Generation Solutions as Board Chairman, John Keith, J. Crew, Human Resource Director as Past Board Chairman, Tom Hickey, American National Bank & Trust, Vice President of Business Banking as Board Treasurer.
The following new…
Community Dialogue on
Friday, 03 December 2010
Business and community leaders met at the Chamber on Friday morning, December 3 for the Community Dialogue on the "Backpack for Kids Sake" program. Over 6,000 children in our region go home on weekends having no food to eat and end up coming back to school on Monday hungry. $200 will fill a…
Lynchburg gets #2 Ranking in Best Digital Cities
Wednesday, 01 December 2010
Lynchburg gets #2 ranking in best digital cities. Another reason we're a great city! http://bit.ly/ci2now
Chamber launches Enterprise Today
Monday, 08 November 2010
View the newest Chamber publication "Enterprise Today."
5th District Congressional Candidate Debate
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Lynchburg Regional and Danville/Pittsylvania County Chambers of Commerce have organized a 5th District Congressional Candidate Debate on Wednesday, October 27, 4:30 p.m. at host sponsor, Randolph College, Smith Hall Theatre. The debate will be held between the two major party candidates running for the 5th District Congressional seat. Congressman Tom…
Chamber and Liberty University hosting Constitutional Seminar
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
The Lynchburg Regional Chamber and Liberty University-School of Law are hosting a Constitutional Seminar: "The U. S. Constitution and the American Rule of Law,” on Tuesday, October 26, 6 – 8 p.m. at Liberty University-School of Law, Supreme Court Room. Although there is no charge for this event, reservations are requested…
PowerPoint Presentation from Linda Edwards, from September Women's Luncheon Series
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
The September Women's Luncheon Series topic, “Becoming an Overcomer: Succeeding Despite Life’s Challenges,” featured guest speakers Linda Edwards, Owner, Interiors by Decorating Den and Phyllis Baker, Banking Officer, American National Bank & Trust Co. View the PowerPoint Presentation from Linda Edwards, entitled “The Happiness of Pursuit.”
Chamber News regarding 29 bypass, Lynchburg Regional CVB win awards and more news
Monday, 07 June 2010
Lynchburg Regional Chamber asking the state to help break U.S. 29 bypass impasse Rex Hammond, president of the Lynchburg chamber, said, “The communities along U.S. 29 that have already built their bypasses,” including Lynchburg and Culpeper, “would prefer that Charlottesville keep its promise,” made when the community accepted $50 million…
VA aims to establish trade offices in China, India and U.K. Lynchburg Regional Chamber planning trip to China in October 2010
Monday, 07 June 2010
Soon, Virginia could add Shanghai, London and Mumbai to foreign-trade offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Mexico City and Brussels.
State economic-development officials are beginning to lay the groundwork for establishing three new foreign outposts to lure international business to Virginia. Read more.......
The Lynchburg Regional Chamber is planning a trip…
Broadband for America Study Shows Importance of Investment
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Major Network Providers Have Created Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Broadband for America (BfA) coalition released a new study that shows the important contributions to the U.S. economy made by private investment in information and communications technology.
The study, which was conducted by Robert…
Chamber launches 2010 China Trip
Friday, 08 January 2010
At last week’s international trade themed Business at Breakfast, the Chamber announced their 2010 trip to China in partnership with Citslinks. The trip, scheduled for October 10-18, is all inclusive for only $1,999! The first orientation meeting is scheduled for January 19 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. More details to come.
Chamber joins U.S. Chamber Free Enterprise Campaign
Friday, 08 January 2010
The Chamber has agreed to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to promote their new grassroots effort to create 20 million new jobs in the next 10 years. Learn more at www.FreeEnterpriseAmerica.com. Chamber meets with City, DRPT, and Amtrak officials on the new service. Chamber representatives met with leaders…
Chamber attends US29 Studio Session.
Friday, 08 January 2010
Chamber representatives met with leaders of the US29 Corridor study for an update on changes made to the preliminary recommendations. Three major changes have been made, including the removal of the two bypass options in Charlottesville. The Chamber will continue to fight for the protection of this important transportation asset.
Leadership Lynchburg Receives National Grant for Community Impact Study
Friday, 08 January 2010
Walden University has awarded Leadership Lynchburg Alum Jan Garfield with an $18,000 grant to study the “Impact of Community Leadership: Researching Leadership Development Outcomes.” Leadership Lynchburg will be one of three communities studied.
Chamber Day at the Capitol in Richmond
Friday, 08 January 2010
Chamber President & CEO Rex Hammond will attend Chamber Day at the Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday, January 27 with Virginia's newly elected leadership, local chamber members and executives, and members of the business community.
Virginia's top leadership will address Chamber Day at the Capitol participants about pressing legislative issues facing…
Lynchburg in Top Performing Cities by Milken Institute
Monday, 04 January 2010
Lynchburg metropolitan ranked 60 out of 200 cities based on job, salary, and technology growth.
Read more at The Milken Institute
