Archive for March, 2011

Moore & Giles—A Lesson in Aging Well

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Many people believe that most things in life get better with age. Moore and Giles, Inc., much like the leather they are known for, has aged well over the last 78 years, evolving from a shoe parts supplier during the Great Depression to a multi-faceted, elite leather supplier. Ironically located on Tannery Row, this company [...]

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Up, Up and Away: The New Era of Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics

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Four students made up Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics program at its start in 2002. Over the past nine years, the program has rapidly grown and currently includes more than 400 students. As a result of the school’s growth, the university recently purchased a new 24,000 square foot, two-story building located on Airport Road near [...]

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Lynchburg High Apartments: Upgrades Underway to Better Serve Elderly, Low-Income and Disabled Residents

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Sandra Davenport knows crews are working diligently on her and her neighbors’ residences at Lynchburg High Apartments. She has a front-row seat to the construction. “I’m excited to be able to stay on-site for the renovations. Every day I see progress being made,” said Davenport, who was relocated to a multi-family unit on the outer [...]

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So you want to be a real estate agent? Here’s how…

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So you’re driving around town and you see a few “For Sale” signs on a few street corners, and the thought crosses your mind: “Hey, I could sell houses. How hard could it be?” Maybe you’re unemployed, maybe you’re looking for a career change or maybe you’ve always liked harvest gold blazers. Whatever the reason, [...]

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Publisher’s Letter: March 2011

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Can you feel it? All around us, the earth is starting to come back to life. Bulbs that were buried in the cold are starting to sprout new greens through the dirt. Robins are starting to hold block parties in your backyard. And runners, well, they are everywhere. Just take a drive down Rivermont Avenue [...]

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Crisis Line of Central Virginia: A Voice in the Midst of Crisis

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It is an irony that is not missed on Amy Hart: A near-death experience four months ago now makes her drive to keep others from taking their own lives even stronger than before. As the Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the Crisis Line of Central Virginia (CLCV), Hart has spent the last five years training thousands [...]

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March 2011 Movers & Shakers

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PROMOTED T. Clay Davis, has been named President of Select Bank of Lynchburg. His appointment was approved by the Board of Directors and is effective immediately. Davis has been in the banking industry for over 16 years in the areas of finance and information technology. He holds a B.S. degree in Corporate Financial Management from [...]

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Do You Do Due Diligence?

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Sales and marketing can come down to a simple question and a lot of “do’s:” Are you doing your due diligence? Every professional should. NFL, NBA and NHL players do it. The FBI and CIA do it for sure … so guess what, you need to do it as well. That’s right sports fans, before [...]

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What’s in a Name? How to Legally Change Your Name

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When someone asks me about changing his or her name, I cannot help but think about the movie Catch Me if You Can. I imagine Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal of the infamous Frank Abagnale, Jr., who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars by changing his name to pose as a pilot, a doctor [...]

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March LB Leader of the Month: Donald Banker

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Name: Donald Banker Job Title: Owner and CEO, Banker Steel Age: 54 Hometown: Manassas, VA As owner and CEO of Banker Steel, tell us what your job entails. The position of CEO is not as important as owner. As an owner in these turbulent times, you have to be a cheerleader for your employees, a [...]

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