Posted on 4/11/18
Future Of Downtown The Focus Of Lynchburg Symposium
The Lynchburg Symposium made its way back to the Hill City after a five-year hiatus Monday to discuss economic development opportunities and future downtown growth and . . .
Posted on 4/9/18
Robot Makes Deliveries To Guests At Lynchburg Hotel
Guests staying at the Courtyard by Marriott on Murray Place in Lynchburg will notice an unusual new staff member rolling through the hallways and up and . . .
Posted on 4/5/18
New Condos Coming To Commerce Street In Lynchburg
A downtown developer plans to open condominiums next summer.The mostly two-bedroom condos will be located next to El Jéfe Taqueria Garaje at 1200 Commerce St. There . . .
Posted on 4/4/18
Lynchburg's TechHire Program Continues To Place Skilled Workforce With Tech Careers
TechHire is gaining momentum. A little over a year after the Lynchburg Office of Economic Development piloted the White House initiative aimed at helping communities train . . .
Posted on 3/26/18
Nearly 30 Years On, Lynchburg Looks At Expanding Business Development Center's Mission
After almost 30 years, the Lynchburg Business Development Center has seen its fair share of changes and has worked to evolve as entrepreneurs’ needs have changed.And . . .
Posted on 3/12/18
Bedford's New Economic Development Coordinator Seeks To Attract New Businesses
For the first time in nearly a decade, the town of Bedford has an economic development coordinator.The town hired Mary Zirkle in November with the task . . .
Posted on 2/20/18
Framatome To Relocate Nuclear Parts Center To Mt. Athos Road Facility
As part of its efforts to strengthen its competitive standing and financial performance, Framatome, formerly Areva, is taking actions to manage its facilities more efficiently by . . .
Posted on 1/24/18
Historic Lynchburg Building Eyed For Downtown Redevelopment
A century-old iconic building at the corner of Ninth and Main Streets, which has stood vacant for years, is slated for redevelopment as retail and event . . .
Posted on 1/10/18
Areva Rebrands As Framatome, Bringing Familiar Name Back To Lynchburg
Lynchburg residents who remember the Framatome name will see it around town yet again.As of Jan. 4, the nuclear-energy firm Areva has become Framatome, a name . . .
Posted on 11/29/17
Big Island To Lose Its Only Medical Practice Next Month With Closure Of Centra Clinic
Big Island’s sole medical clinic will close by the end of December.The clinic, at 10961 Lee-Jackson Highway, has about 900 patients; Centra has owned it for . . .
Posted on 10/10/17
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Move Underway
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance began moving into its new office on Lucado Place on Monday. Construction on the building, formerly the James River Conference Center, . . .
Posted on 9/6/17
Altavista-Based MidAtlantic Printers Merges With NC Firm
Altavista-based company MidAtlantic Printers merged with North Carolina firm Forbes Printing on Sept. 1.Charles Edwards, president of MidAtlantic, said the merger will result in a production . . .
Posted on 9/5/17
Seven Hills Food Company Gets $2.25M Loan To Expand In Lynchburg
Seven Hills Food Company will be expanding its Lynchburg plant and increasing its staff thanks to a $2.25 million loan from Virginia Community Capital, a Christiansburg-based . . .
Posted on 8/17/17
Area Orchards See Surge Of Early Apples Due To Warm Winter Weather
If Thanksgiving seems too far away to make apple pie, wait no longer — apples have come early this year.Area orchardists said much of their fruit . . .
Posted on 7/17/17
Silverback Distillery Expanding Into Pennsylvania
Silverback Distillery in Afton is expanding into Pennsylvania, owner Christine Riggleman said Friday.The announcement was made to employees Saturday afternoon.The distillery, which opened in 2015, has . . .
Posted on 7/5/17
Town Of Bedford, Developer: Business Class Hotel To Be Located On Us 460
Plans for a business class hotel in the town of Bedford are moving forward. The town and the developer announced Friday the hotel will be built . . .
Posted on 6/27/17
Oil Company Plans Distribution Center In Montvale
A North Carolina-based oil company plans to open a warehouse and distribution center on six acres in Montvale following approval of a special-use permit Monday night . . .
Posted on 5/23/17
Bedford Supervisors Approve 170-Home Project Off US 221 Between Forest, Goode
After much anticipation, the single-family housing development proposed to be built on neighboring properties on Everett Road and Gladden Circle between Forest and Goode off U.S. . . .
Posted on 4/24/17
Bedford Town Manager: Valley Processing Closes
Valley Processing, a company that produces custom-mixed, rubber-based compounds in the town of Bedford, has closed, according to town manager Charles Kolakowski.The company was bought out . . .
Posted on 4/21/17
Centra's Bedford Hospital Expanding, Will Open Temporary Emergency Department
A $4 million expansion project that will increase the size of the Bedford Memorial Hospital emergency department by more than 30 percent will begin in June.But . . .
Posted on 4/19/17
Bedford County Planning Commission Recommends Approval Of 200-Home Project
Developer Thomas Bell is one step closer to building 200 single-family homes between Forest and Goode on two neighboring properties off U.S. 221.The Bedford County Planning . . .
Posted on 4/17/17
200 Homes Proposed In Forest Area
A developer has proposed building 200 single-family homes on two neighboring properties off U.S. 221 in between Goode and Forest.Thomas Bell, of Thomas Builders of Virginia, . . .
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