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Publisher’s Letter, June 2011
Issue: June 2011 by Lynchburg Business.
We have all been there. A coworker of ours is under our skin. It may involve a project, a poorly worded email, or a too-loud, open door phone conversation in their office that faces ours. Whatever the case, trying to decide what to do about it—if anything at all—often comes down to our natural personality [...]
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Publisher’s Letter: May 2011
Issue: May 2011 by Lynchburg Business.
Here’s a little local tourism trivia for you: How much money did visitors to Lynchburg spend in 2010? The answer: $139 million just within the city limits alone. Of these monies, $5.6 million contributed to local taxes, which has an $840 per household benefit. Additionally, tourism supports 1,500 jobs in Lynchburg. We often take tourism’s [...]
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Publisher’s Letter: April 2011
Issue: April 2011 by Lynchburg Business.
Watching a piece of history shut its doors is always a tough thing, even from an outsider’s perspective. But when that institution is both local and arts influencing, it is even more bitter to witness. For those inside the Virginia School of the Arts (VSA) in Lynchburg, the decision to close its doors at the [...]
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Publisher’s Letter: March 2011
Issue: March 2011 by Lynchburg Business.
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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Publisher’s Letter: February 2011
Issue: February 2011 by Lynchburg Business.
One is hot and helps you strike a mean pose. Another keeps your coif in tip-top shape, while yet another fuels your body and the local farming community. We are talking about businesses that keep you looking good and well-fed—and all are featured in this month’s issue of Lynchburg Business. Whether you choose to try [...]
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Publisher’s Letter: January 2011
Issue: January 2011 by Lynchburg Business.
It’s halfway through January, which begs the question: How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? If you made a few pertaining to business and need fresh inspiration, look no further than our story on Coleman-Adams, a local company now celebrating—and flourishing—in their 40th year. Despite an economy that hit the construction industry with [...]
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Publisher’s Letter: December 2010
Issue: December 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
It was almost like a collective, audible gasp. The reaction from business leaders and frequent fliers in the Lynchburg area was less than enthused at the news that Delta plans to pull service from Lynchburg Regional Airport in January. Some, in fact, were downright mad after what seemed like a sudden announcement, pointing fingers at [...]
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Publisher’s Letter: November 2010
Issue: November 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
With “the most wonderful time of the year” soon upon us, many of us are taking a moment to pause with gratitude, while also trying to determine how to make the holiday season fruitful, both professionally and personally. For some, this means a frenzy of to-do lists, for others, a marking down or incentivizing of [...]
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Publisher’s Letter: October 2010
Issue: October 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
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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Publisher’s Letter: September 2010
Issue: September 2010 by Lynchburg Business.
We love this time of year here at Prototype Media. The leaves begin changing from their crisp green to a multitude of hues—blanketing the landscape with vibrant reds, subdued oranges and cheerful yellows. Not only are our senses treated to a fresh canvas, but the fall introduces one of our favorite pastimes: football. This year, [...]
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