Archive for July, 2011

Local Civil War Commemorations Projected to Bring in Tourism Dollars

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Known by many people as an area rich in Civil War history, Lynchburg has benefited greatly from the revenue gained as tourists travel to the area to get a glimpse of the historic 19th century sites. Now, as America steps into its 150th year commemoration of the American Civil War, Lynchburg is guaranteed to expect [...]

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Cognitive Radio Technologies: Growing with the Times

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After his phone conversation with Samsung in Korea was interrupted by two energetic dogs bolting down the stairs, barking and howling, James Neel decided it was time to move the business out of his basement. “It was very embarrassing,” Neel, founder and president of Cognitive Radio Technologies, said. “I felt so bad!” Shortly thereafter, Cognitive [...]

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Pints O’ Plenty: The Holy Grail of Home Brewing

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When Doug John, the owner of Pints O’ Plenty, a home-brewing company, hands someone a raw, still-hulled barley seed to munch on as he demonstrates his wheat-grinding mill, or cradles in his hands but insistently offers you a bottle of his national award-winning Belgian Dubbel-style brew to sample, or deftly explains how a cellophane bag [...]

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Blickenstaff & Company, Realtors: Opening Doors to Happiness

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If you asked most people what their favorite part of their job is, many might state the flexibility, the benefits or that they are able to make a comfortable living. For Jane Blickenstaff, however, “meeting the people” is her favorite aspect. The old adage, “I love my job except for the people” doesn’t apply to [...]

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Publisher’s Letter, July 2011

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A summer home with wide open spaces for an inner city child. A social media site that connects people from all over the country fighting through a disease or grief, and encourages them to share their stories. A shop devoted to the art of creating custom brews that help people unwind and enjoy the end [...]

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Wide Open Spaces: How the Fresh Air Fund is Helping Children in Need

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Children in Virginia look forward to getting out of classes and starting the summer break, when they can go swimming, hiking and run around in the beautiful, open areas. But in New York City, the noisy streets and crowded living spaces make it hard to have a summer like that. That is why the Fresh [...]

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Movers & Shakers, July 2011

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CENTRA NAMES NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO W. Michael Bryant has been named as the next president and CEO of Centra. He will replace George W. Dawson, who will retire this fall after nearly three decades at the helm of the national award-winning healthcare system, headquartered in Lynchburg. Bryant is expected to begin his new role [...]

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Sometimes, Less is More

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I could go into some elaborate article about new marketing trends, the latest “techie” method of social media marketing or the proper use of Google Analytics, but I’m not. Instead, I’m taking us back to Marketing 101 stuff in this article. Friends, colleagues, countrymen, I am here to remind you of an oldie but goodie—“Less [...]

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Do You Need an Operating Agreement?

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The Commonwealth of Virginia has made do-it–yourself business formation easier than ever before. The Virginia State Corporation Commission even provides fill-in-the-blank forms for articles of organization and most other business registration related activities. However, they do not provide any forms for operating agreements, so many new business owners proceed without one. While your business can [...]

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July 2011 LB Leader of the Month: Mark Maslow

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Name: Mark Maslow Age: 29 Occupation: Co-Owner and President of Southern Landscape Group, Inc Hometown: Lynchburg, VA According to your Web site, you founded Southern Landscape in 2003. Last year, it was named Small Business of the Year by the Lynchburg Regional Chamber. How have you grown your business to this point? Growing a company [...]

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