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In the News, March 2011

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TECH COUNCIL TO FEATURE 25-YEAR-OLD, WELL-KNOWN ENTREPRENEUR AT TENTH ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT Virginia’s Region 2000 Technology Council will hold its premier networking event and awards banquet on Tuesday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Main Street in Lynchburg. In celebration of its 10th Annual Awards Night, the Tech Council [...]

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In the News, February 2011

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DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA HOME & GARDEN EXPO 2011 The Home Builders Association of Central Virginia is proud to present the Central Virginia Home & Garden Expo 2011 at the Lynchburg City Armory from Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13. Vendor space is still available. To learn more about hours or to [...]

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In the News, January 2011

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CENTRA ALAN B. PEARSON REGIONAL CANCER CENTER BREAST PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT AND CHECK FOR CANCER PATIENT SUPPORT FUND Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center’s Comprehensive Breast Program has been selected as a 2011 grant recipient of the Central Virginia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. After an in-depth review process, the grant [...]

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In the News, December 2010

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CENTRA AGAIN NAMED ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP CARDIOVASCULAR HOSPITALS Centra Lynchburg General Hospital has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Thomson Reuters. For the first time in the study’s history, Thomson Reuters has singled out 50 hospitals instead of the traditional practice of naming 100 winners. This is the [...]

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In the News, November 2010

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LYNCHBURG MSA MOVES UP FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR IN “BEST CITY” RANKINGS The Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has moved up 25 positions over last year in The Milken Institute / Greenstreet Real Estate Partners Best Performing Cities Index. The MSA includes the four-county Region 2000 geographic area, surrounding the City of Lynchburg. Lynchburg ranked [...]

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In the News, October 2010

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EDISON2’S PRIZE-WINNING VERY LIGHT CAR FEATURED AT THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION The City of Lynchburg holds a unique place in Virginia’s automotive history, which the Virginia Museum of Transportation will celebrate on Saturday, October 23. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the Very Light Car developed by Lynchburg-based Edison2, which recently won the [...]

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In the News: September 2010

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VIRGINIA NAMED MOST PRO-BUSINESS STATE IN AMERICA Virginia is the “most pro-business state” in America, according to the Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States for 2010 rankings. This marks the fourth time the Commonwealth has held the top spot, with previous top rankings garnered in 2003, 2007 and 2009. In the official release from Pollina, [...]

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Volunteers Needed to Become Child Advocates

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CASA of Central Virginia is seeking volunteers who are interested in becoming Court Appointed Special Advocates. Currently, the greatest need for CASA volunteers is in Bedford County. The next training program will begin on September 2 and will be held on Thursdays through November 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New Hope Academy [...]

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Media Trade Show

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The Lynchburg Retail Merchants Association invites you to their Media Trade Show on August 31 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the James River Conference Center. This strictly informational tradeshow (no selling) allows attendants to learn from the experts about how to market your business for the holiday and New Year. Meet local radio, TV, [...]

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Tennis Legends Andre Agassi and Stephanie Graf to Kick Off Virginia 10 Miler

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Tennis stars, Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf will visit Lynchburg on Friday, September 24, as guests of honor to help launch the 37th annual Virginia 10 Miler festivities. Genworth Financial, title sponsor of the Virginia 10 Miler, announced that Agassi will deliver the keynote address at 6:30 p.m. in Riverfront Park in downtown Lynchburg. Agassi [...]

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