Archive for October, 2010

Historic Tax Credits: Renovate and Rehab without Breaking the Bank

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Take a drive through downtown Lynchburg and you’ll see old becoming new again and again … and again. Aged warehouses and factories are now art galleries, retail space and spacious loft apartments. The old architectural style of the past has met design elements of the future to create the perfect blending of old and new. [...]

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A Welding Woman in a Man’s World

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For M&S Fabricators in Altavista, Virginia, a small, family operated welding company, the year 2006 was a difficult one. Melvin Allbeck, the owner and operator since the company’s beginning in 1991, lost a short battle with brain cancer in April, landing the company in the hands of his daughter, Renata Allbeck, who was five months [...]

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Seniors in the Workplace: A Growing Challenge

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“At my age I do what Mark Twain did. I get my daily paper, look at the obituaries page and if I’m not there I carry on as usual.” –Patrick Moore In 2010, at the tail end of the worst recession in decades and on the cusp of the Baby Boomer retirement age, life is [...]

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The State of Local Car Sales

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As the weather turns cooler, the news is still lukewarm on the car sales front. While national September sales came in at 11.76 million, a small improvement over the 11.47 million sold in August, individual car company’s performances varied, according to market analysis. Chrysler and Ford sales rose slightly while General Motors and Honda sales [...]

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Publisher’s Letter: October 2010

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Lions, tigers and bears….and ghouls, vampires and princesses—oh my! It’s the time of year when you never quite know what—or who—might show up at your door. And while those kind of seasonal surprises are usually welcome, others of the bull and bear variety may not be when it comes to your business and investments. As [...]

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The Kiwanis Club of Lynchburg: Living Out Its Mission

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Most of us hardly seem to have time to get everything done that we need to in any given day. Between running errands, work, family responsibilities and so much more, our time is limited and there are so many things requiring it. With many demands pulling us in so many directions, the interest and participation [...]

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October 2010 Movers & Shakers

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NEW HIRES Prototype Advertising is pleased to announce the arrival of Jack Bobbitt, Jr. He will serve as Senior Account Executive and will also assist in directing client relations. Bobbitt comes to Prototype with over 18 years of sales, advertising and strategic marketing expertise. AWARDED Stori Hull, currently a sixth grader at Linkhorne Middle School, [...]

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You Don’t Know Jack! Well, Maybe You Should…

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Knowing Jack, Carl, Tina, Kate or whomever your client or prospect might be is more important than you realize. Let’s talk for a minute about how good your relationship is with your clients and also how well you know them. In today’s business environment, more than ever, the relationship you have with your clients can [...]

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Confidentiality and Privilege: What Does it Mean?

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Confidentiality and attorney-client privilege are two of the most misunderstood terms in my business. The two are related, yet very different, and most people don’t know the differences or how they apply. For instance, everything that falls under the attorney-client privilege is confidential; however, everything that is subject to the attorney’s duty of confidentiality is [...]

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October LB Leader of the Month: Marie Martin

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Name: Marie Martin Job Title: President & CEO, United Way of Central Virginia Age: 65 Hometown: Cullman, Alabama Tell us about your job. What are your responsibilities? At the United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV), our goal is to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for everyone. We do this [...]

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