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Interfaith Outreach Association
Issue: November 2010 by Jennifer Schmidt.
The electric bill just arrived in the mail. The temperature outside is sub-zero. With trembling hands, the bill’s owner tears the envelope open, knowing even before seeing the total that they can’t afford to pay it. With two kids and a lost job, a cut-off notice is soon to follow. But there is one place [...]
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Education and Research Foundation
Issue: October 2010 by Jennifer Schmidt.
For over 35 years, the Education and Research Foundation, Inc. (ERS), has been a leading company focused on clinical research of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Companies from across the nation commission the ERS to manage clinical trials of products prior to major distribution for sale. The ERS was founded in 1973 by Drs. Charles and [...]
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Doing Business by the Bottle: Campbell County Wineries Attract Visitors
Issue: September 2010 by Jennifer Schmidt.
The tradition of trailblazing is inherently American, and in Southern Virginia, several boutique wineries are continuing that tradition both literally and flavorfully. In the spring of 2009, nine family-owned wineries in the Campbell County region established the Southern Virginia (SoVA) Wine Trail to promote their businesses. As Jacki Anctil of Sans Soucy Vineyards explained it, [...]
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An “Old Gem” Is Polished Up – New ownership for Carol’s Place
Issue: August 2010 by Jennifer Schmidt.
Carol’s Place Restaurant opened under new management on July 5 and in the weeks following, new owner, Rusty Goodwin, has been pleased with the results. “It’s been great,” he said. “Carol’s already has a lot of loyal . . . and active customers; word gets out when you’ve lived in the area so long like [...]
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Valley Energy Consultants-A Fresh Look at Saving Commercial Energy Costs
Issue: July 2010 by Jennifer Schmidt.
Energy efficiency has been a hot topic for quite some time. Typing it into Google garners over 31 million hits, and from the steps of state legislatures to newsstands, saving money and “going green” with energy is a top priority for Americans. One company at the forefront of energy efficient technology is Valley Energy Consultants [...]
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RR Donnelley: A Local Representation of a Global Company
Issue: June 2010 by Jennifer Schmidt.
The international influence of Lynchburg is more established than some residents may realize. The presence of an RR Donnelley operative within city limits is evidence that local work can have effects thousands of miles away. “Our Lynchburg operation is an integrated part of RR Donnelley’s global platform,” Robert Leveque, Vice President of Manufacturing, said. With [...]


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