MADE IN CENTRAL VA Q2 2024
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by LynchburgLiving
1w ago
HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA AREA Blakely Bath & Co. “Amidst personal hardships of losing my daughter, Blakely, and battling eczema with my son, Eli, I sought solace in therapeutic hobbies,” explained Sade Campbell, owner of Blakely Bath & Co. A wife, mother, and Registered Nurse, Campbell leveraged her healthcare and wellness background to create natural skincare and wellness solutions that are aimed at empowering women to become happier and healthier. “It’s a reflection of my own journey of tragedy to triumph,” she said. Offering produ ..read more
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When Faith, Hope, and Law Collide
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by Tobi Laukaitis
1w ago
Commonwealth Attorney Bethany Harrison on Navigating the Nature of Her Job Bethany Harrison first started her career as a Lynchburg prosecutor in 2006. Now after nearly two decades she serves as the city’s first female Commonwealth Attorney—or as her youngest son first called it: “the Mom-monwealth Attorney.” Law wasn’t her first career choice, but after working at a law office upon graduating college she decided to pivot. At law school she found her passion as a prosecutor and trial attorney where she can serve her community by fighting for justice. “The most rewarding part of the job is when ..read more
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Humility AND Hard Work
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by Olivia Carter
1w ago
Dr. Christine Chmura, CEO and Chief Economist of Chmura Economics & Analytics With a career spanning three decades, Dr. Christine Chmura knows what it’s like to have humble beginnings and work her way to both CEO of her own company and a trailblazer in the world of economics and analytics, where precision and innovation intersect. As the CEO and Chief Economist of Chmura Economics & Analytics, she not only has shaped the landscape of economic consulting but also pioneered groundbreaking approaches to workforce development. Chmura has served on the Virginia Governor’s Advisory Board of ..read more
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Leadership, Down to a Science
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by Emily Mook
1w ago
LCS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Edwards Continues to Innovate as She Leads By: Emily Mook To speak with Dr. Crystal Edwards is to know, within moments, that she is passionate about learning and devoted to cultivating a love of learning amongst Lynchburg City School students. Since taking her post as the superintendent of LCS in April 2018, Dr. Edwards has skillfully led the school district through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, established important community partnerships, and fronted and taken part in initiatives to support students in a variety of ways. Her extensive science background ..read more
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Making Legal Education Count
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by Megan Williams
2w ago
By: Ava Bear Most law students can recall the names of every Supreme Court Justice or recite the definition of subpoena, but what employers are really looking for aren’t just simple memorization skills but rather applicable abilities that will shine in the courtroom. Liberty University School of Law (LUSOL) aims to achieve this goal by incorporating practical experiences and skill classes into their degree programs. In 1992, the American Bar Association released a study called the MacCrate Report that essentially surveyed what legal employers felt about the quality of students graduating law s ..read more
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YMCA ANNOUNCES MICHAEL CASSIDY AS NEW CEO
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by Megan Williams
1M ago
The YMCA of Central Virginia has announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) Cassidy as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective mid-March 2024. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record of cause-driven leadership, Mike is committed to bringing dynamic, servant leadership to our YMCA and community. Mr. Cassidy brings over three decades of successful YMCA experience to his new role as Chief Executive Officer, having most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at the East Bay YMCA in San Francisco, CA. During his time at the East Bay YMCA, Mr. Cassidy spearhe ..read more
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2024 Top 20 Under 40 Awards
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by Bella Cleary
2M ago
Welcome to the 2024 Lynchburg Business Top 20 Under 40 Awards! Lynchburg Business Magazine is proud to recognize and celebrate the dynamic and successful young professionals who are making moves and making a difference in our greater Lynchburg community. We are seeking 20 amazing individuals under 40 years of age who are impacting their industries and their communities. We’re looking for young stars in every sector: technology, health care, professional services, education, real estate, nonprofits, arts, government, finance, etc. Know someone we should honor? Let us know. Help us hig ..read more
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Petty Livingston and SoVa Legal Merge
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by Megan Williams
2M ago
Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, P.C. and Southern Virginia Legal PLLC have announced a merger of their firms, effective January 1, 2024. As PLDR Law, the two merged entities will create a sixteen-lawyer firm with offices in Lynchburg and Danville, while serving communities across Central and Southern Virginia. “Lynchburg and Danville bookend a geographically large, growing, and vital region of the state,” said Jim Richards, Named Partner of Petty Livingston. “Attorney demographics in the region suggest that soon the businesses, individuals, and localities in the region will be si ..read more
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2024 Lynchburg BOB Voting Toolkit
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by Bella Cleary
3M ago
Were you or your business nominated in the Lynchburg Best Of Business Awards? We have created a complimentary voting toolkit to help you spread the word and encourage voting. Please share however you see fit and consider using the hashtag #lynchburgbob when sharing on social media.   QR Code (Download Here) Facebook Post (Download Here) Instagram Post (Download Here) Instagram Story (Download Here) Web Header (Download Here) Email Header (Download Here ..read more
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MADE IN CENTRAL VA JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2024
Lynchburg Business Magazine
by LynchburgLiving
3M ago
Highlighting local products and manufacturing throughout the CENTRAL VIRGINIA AREA T.C. Trotters Moose Mix There’s nothing like a rich, spicy bloody mary, a fact that Paul Webster and the team at T.C. Trotters know well. While T.C. Trotters was founded in 2007, its legacy goes back more than 30 years. Long-time Lynchburg locals will remember a restaurant on Rivermont Ave. called T.C. Trotters. “One of the Trotters restaurant’s claim to fame was a phenomenal bloody mary,” said Lonnie Hoade, who worked as a bartender at the T.C. Trotters restaurant and now works on-staff at the present day T.C ..read more
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