Lynchburg Life 2009

Ly n c h b u r g R e g i o n a l C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

Lynchburg Life Including Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell Counties.

An Ideal Environment for Every Business

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All State Michael Walker............................73 American National Bank............................21 Areva................................... inside front cover The Babcock and Wilcox Company..............1 Bank of the James.......................................65 BB&T..........................................................67 Brownstone Properties................................79 Campbell Insurance....................................73 Cardiovascular Group, Centra....................36 Centra........................................... back cover Centra Foundation......................................34 Central Virginia Community College...........32 Central Virginia Family Physicians..............34 Central Virginia Federal Credit Union.........38 Century 21 All-Service..................................3 Coleman-Adams Construction....................42 Coleman-Glass...........................................45 Complements.............................................44 Counts Realty Group....................................6 Dawson Ford Garbee..................................78 ERA Hallmark Properties............................44 First Bank & Trust Company........................26 Flippin, Bruce & Porter...............................55 Florence Elston Inn & Conference Center...56 Frito Lay.....................................................48 Genworth Financial....................................26 Heritage Green...........................................38 Holy Cross Regional Catholic School.........80 James River Day School..............................80 John Stewart Walker...................................42 Judy Frantz at John Stewart Walker.............78 Liberty University.........................................2 Lynchburg City Schools..............................28 Lynchburg College......................................31 Lynchburg Hillcats......................................52 Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Co.............45 Lynchburg Regional Airport........................18 Lynchburg Regional CVB.....inside back cover Medical Associates of Central Virginia........77 Miller-Motte...............................................68 New Covenant Schools..............................29 The News & Advance.................................13 Ntelos.........................................................14 Office of Economic Development, City of Lynchburg....................................21 Orthopaedic Center of Central Virginia.......76 Pathways Treatment Center.........................34 Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation.........33 The Pettyjohn Company.............................56 Piedmont Eye Center..................................37 Progress Printing...........................................4 Region 2000 Economic Development........16 Seven Hills Home Health...........................37 Southern Air...............................................22 State Farm Chip Harvey..............................72 The Summit...........................................40,41 Tomlin Associates.......................................10 Uncle Bob’s Self Storage.............................81 Westminster Canterbury...............................5 WSET...........................................................8 www.lynchburgchamber.org

About the Cover What makes the Lynchburg region such an ideal environment for business? Well, for starters, the local governments are extraordinarily cooperative and soundly supportive of free enterprise. What’s more, the region’s central Virginia location guarantees a mild climate, with convenient access to markets throughout the entire eastern seaboard. And finally, it’s already home to a wide spectrum of industries, giving the community a broad, secure economic base.

All in all, central Virginia is an area where the entrepreneurial spirit can flourish, as seen in our cover photo (taken in one of Lynchburg’s many historic neighborhoods)! Photo by Blair Marketing.

About the Author Lynchburg native April Moore Barney couldn’t imagine living and working anywhere other than the central Virginia area. After earning her degree from Longwood College in 1997, she made her way back home to work in the field of journalism. Her expertise is vast as she has filled the role of writer, photographer, editor and graphic designer for local newspapers and magazines. Most recently she has written for The Blue Ridge Business Journal and Central Virginia Home Magazine. April lives with her husband, Joey, and their 3-year-old son, Reagan. When she’s not creating ads or writing articles, April volunteers as the secretary of the Young Professionals of Central Virginia and is the publicity coordinator of a local Mothers of Preschoolers group.

Design Coordinator: Laverne Brown Graphic Design: Blair Marketing Printing: Progress Printing Sales Representative: Ruth Martineau

Contributing Photographers: BlackBird Images, Harrisonburg, VA Jennifer Gurchinoff LuAnn Hunt William “Bill” B. Hutter Nancy Blackwell Marion Diana McKinney Evan Puckett Roney Photography Les Schofer, Liberty University

For more information about Lynchburg and the surrounding region, contact: Lynchburg Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau 12th & Church Streets, Lynchburg, VA 24505 Phone: (434) 847-1811 Toll-Free: (800) 732-5821 Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.DiscoverLynchburg.org

Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce 2015 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Phone: (434) 845-5966 Fax: (434) 522-9592 E-mail: info@lynchburgchamber.org www.lynchburgchamber.org

This publication was created and produced by the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. While all efforts have been taken to assure accuracy of all information herein, the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce accepts no responsibility for omission or errors. © 2009 All rights reserved.

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Contents 11 Welcome

43 Housing

Something for Everyone: A stable economy and affordable living — wrapped in beautiful surroundings • Why Lynchburg Metro • Competitive Advantages

Lynchburg a ‘Best Place to Live’: Where housing options have grown with the community

15 Economic Development Staying Economically Secure: The region’s a high-tech hub and a launchpad for new businesses • Transportation • Cost of Living

19 Workforce Educational Opportunities Abound for Students and Professionals: Organizations join hands to develop the workforce of the future • Young Professionals of Central Virginia

23 Chamber of Commerce 125 Years of Leading Business and Community

27 Education Outstanding Schools: With programs as plentiful as they are diverse • Colleges

35 Healthcare Among the Best in the Nation: Tops in technology, tops in care— and so much more

39 Retirement A Great Setting for the Golden Years: Offering natural beauty, recreational fun and top-flight healthcare

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47 Greenspace Soak in the Beauty of Central Virginia: Enjoy miles of forested terrain in the heart of the city • Soulcare: The City of Churches is home to a variety of faiths

Economically Secure

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49 Tourism A Region Bustling with Activity: Central Virginia is a year-round vacation destination with much to see and experience.

• Orchards, Vineyards and Wineries

53 Recreation Outdoor Fun and Adventure Galore: A paradise for sportsmen and spectators alike • Golf List

A ‘Best Place to Live’

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57 Arts Where Creativity Thrives: Lynchburg is for lovers of dance, art, song, and so much more

59 Shopping & Dining An Impressive Variety in Shopping and Dining: And it just keeps on growing • Major Employers

Miles of Urban Greenspace

61 Key Facts & Figures

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7 Index of Advertisers 63 City Maps 65 Resource Guide 83 Membership Directory Thriving Arts

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Dr. Clifton Potter, professor of history at Lynchburg College, holds class outside in the campus Dell. Dr. Potter was named College marshal, a title conferred on the faculty member with the longest service on campus. Photo courtesy of Lynchburg College.

WELCOME

Something for Everyone

A stable economy and affordable living—wrapped in beautiful surroundings

AREVA employs more than 2,000 people in Lynchburg and is engaged in meeting the growing demand for electricity in North America and around the world. Ashok Nana (standing), Supervisor Fracture Mechanics, and Hasan Charkas, Structural Engineer III, are two of the engineers supporting the design engineering and future deployment of AREVA’s U.S. EPR, a 1,600 MW nuclear energy reactor design. Photo courtesy of AREVA.

Centra has earned the nation’s highest honor for nursing – Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Association.

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ynchburg is an attractive area to live for people from all walks of life. Whether you are a business-minded entrepreneur, retired individual or young couple looking for a safe area to raise your family, Lynchburg and its surrounding counties offer a mix of opportunities. With a stable economy, top ranking school systems, low cost of living and wealth of recreational activities, central Virginia has something for everyone.

Recent Accomplishments

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Low Cost of Living

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•R anked 71 out of 200 large metropolitan areas in the 2008 “Best Performing Cities,” published by the Milken Institute and Greenstreet Real Estate Partners. The list takes into consideration job counts, wages and salaries, and technology growth.

• I n 2008, Lynchburg ranked 24 of “200 Best Metros” by Forbes magazine of the

best metros for business and careers.

• Lynchburg ranked second-highest in the Virginia region in 2008, according to Forbes magazine, in areas such as cost of doing business, cost of living, crime rate, job growth and net migration.

• Newsweek lists Lynchburg’s two public high schools among the top public high schools in the country.

• Named one of the 2008 “Best Places to Live” by CNNMoney.com • Named by www.toptownsandcities.com as a “Top 10 Place to Live.”

• Ranked as one of the top retirement towns by Where to Retire magazine in 2009.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lynchburg’s cost of living is 21.8 percent lower than the U.S. Average. The unemployment

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rate generally tracks more than a percentage point below the national average, and the Lynchburg region had the highest job growth rate in the state during 2008, with a net of about 900 jobs. Prime industries within the area include nuclear technology, pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing.

Mix of Major Industries and Small Businesses Provide Stable Economy Prime industries within the central Virginia area include nuclear technology, pharmaceuticals and material handling. A diversity of small businesses within the region has helped maintain a stable economy and minimized the downturns of the national economy. A branch of the Region 2000 Partnership, the Young Professionals of Central Virginia is dedicated to finding new ways for young adults to connect with the community, grow personally and professionally, and to live life to its fullest.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Hill City’s strongest economic contributions came from three areas - financial activity, including real estate; professional

and business services in science and technology, places like AREVA and The Babcock and Wilcox Company; and higher education and health services, specifically Centra and Lynchburg’s area colleges and universities.

Natural Beauty of the Area Lynchburg boasts an extensive trails system, numerous community parks, and the James River. Whether you’re into hiking, biking, canoeing or just relaxing in the sun, there is a getaway for you in central Virginia. It’s no wonder National Geographic Adventure magazine picked Lynchburg to represent Virginia in its feature highlighting the “50 Top Adventure Towns” in the U.S in 2007, citing its “ideal mix of terrain, activity and opportunity.”

Now consider some of the notable attractions found in Lynchburg—its hands-on Amazement Square children’s museum, numerous historical sites, minor league baseball team the Lynchburg Hillcats and Academy of Fine Arts—and you can see why so many diverse groups call Lynchburg home.

Affordable home values make the Lynchburg Metro an attractive place to live. Photo courtesy of William B. Hutter.

Lynchburg’s Competitive Advantages • The 2008 “Best Performing Cities,” published by the Milken Institute and Greenstreet Real Estate Partners, ranks Lynchburg (one of the smallest of 200 large metropolitan areas) 71 out of 200. The city was 110th in 2007. The list takes into consideration job counts, wages and salaries, and technology growth.

• In 2008, Lynchburg ranked 24 of “200 Best Metros” by Forbes magazine of the best metros for business and careers. It ranked second in Virginia just behind Washington, D.C. • Lynchburg ranked second-highest in the Virginia region in 2008, according to Forbes magazine, in areas such as cost of doing business, cost of living, crime rate, job growth and net migration.

• In 2007, Lynchburg ranked 13 of “Top 20 Small Metros for Recruitment and Attraction,” according to Expansion Management. Making this list puts Lynchburg in a very prestigious group.

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• L ynchburg’s high schools ranked in the top 1000 for the third consecutive year in 2007. According to MSNBC. com, Newsweek lists two area high schools, E. C. Glass and Heritage, in the country’s top public high schools.

• L ynchburg was named “Cleanest Place to Live,” according to Men’s Journal in 2007. The publication lists Lynchburg as #1 in “Top Five Cleanest Places to Live” and one of the “50 Best Places to Live” in the US. •B usinessweek Online named Lynchburg among America’s best affordable housing markets in 2007.

• L ynchburg was recognized by Forbes magazine as among the top 50 places in the nation to start a business … and named one of the top 15 places in the nation to live by a 2007 edition of Cities Ranked and Rated.

• L ynchburg has been a popular stop for U.S. presidential candidates and former U.S. presidents, including President Barack Obama, who campaigned

in Lynchburg during the 2008 election.

Also, in 2008 Gov. Mike Huckabee made an appearance in the city while vying for the Republican presidential nomination. In the past, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Sen. John McCain spoke in Lynchburg.

• I n a single day’s drive, vehicles leaving central Virginia can reach every major metropolitan area on the East coast between New York and Atlanta. Other major destinations, such as Chicago, New England, and the Canadian border, are just a few hours beyond.

• Virginia’s Region 2000 is consistently ranked as having one of the highestquality, lowest-cost healthcare systems in the state. Virginia Baptist Hospital has been ranked among the top 100 orthopedic and top 100 cardiovascular centers in the nation.

•C entral Virginia is a safe place to live and work. In 2008 Lynchburg’s crime rate was ranked the eighth lowest out of 200 large metros in the nation according to Forbes.com.

Lynchburg’s Superior Qualities Exceptional Workforce

• Large, motivated workforce with positive work attitudes and a traditional, right-to-work environment • Extraordinary training and workforce development resources • Seven colleges & universities, producing thousands of new graduates each year

Solid Infrastructure

• Abundant choices of available building sites, ranging in size from 2 to 1,000 acres

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• Affordable utilities and abundant water/wastewater capacity • Broad transportation options

Low Unemployment

• H igh Job Growth Rate from 20022007 • Concentration of high-tech industries in Lynchburg is greater than the national average • Ranked 71 of 200 large metropolitan areas in the 2008 Best Performing Cities list which takes into consideration increases in job counts

Rich Quality of Life

• Outstanding schools • Nationally recognized advanced healthcare resources • Mild climate • Diverse recreational/cultural opportunities • Attractively priced housing choices

Uncommonly Cooperative Governments

• Pro-business environment (reflected in performance-based financial incentives for new and expanding businesses and moderate tax structures) • Localities with more than 20 years experience working in partnership • Government-assisted industrial parks throughout the region

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Distance to Selected Cities Lynchburg is conveniently located close to larger metropolitan areas such as Richmond, VA, and Washington, DC. It is so close to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and warm, sandy beaches that if you left the central Virginia area a little before breakfast, you can dip your toes in the ocean or your gloves in the snow before lunch.

From Lynchburg To: The Mountains • 30 minutes to Bedford, VA, home of Peaks of Otter • 45 minutes–1 hour to Wintergreen, VA, ski and golf resort Metropolitan Areas • 2 hours to Richmond, VA, Virginia’s capital • 3.5 hours to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital • 3.5 hours to Charlotte, NC, financial center of the South The Beach • 3.5–4 hours to Virginia Beach, VA, the longest pleasure beach in the world • 5 hours to Nags Head, NC, for swimming, sunning & surfing Other • 2 hours to Greensboro, NC, history, culture, & arts hub

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Lynchburg ranked among the top 200 large metros in the 2008 “Best Performing Cities” report published by Milken Institute. Photo courtesy of Evan Puckett.

Staying Economically Secure

Economic development

The region is a high-tech hub and a launchpad for new businesses

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200 large metropolitan areas, up 39 positions over last year’s ranking.

According to Virginia’s Region 2000 Economic Development Council Director, R. Bryan David, Lynchburg is one of the only “core cities” in Virginia to show job growth during the past year. He says this is due to the strong growth of local colleges and universities as well as that of energy related companies. Additionally, regional leaders put a strong emphasis on working together to strategically create a flourishing community. Local industry leaders, educators and Chambers of Commerce have joined together with the Region 2000 Partnership to implement an aggressive economic development initiative that focuses on growing a qualified workforce, establishing a university-based research presence in the region, supporting existing business and bringing in new companies that create more jobs.

With low taxes, a low cost of living, and low crime rate, the Lynchburg region is Jim Newman demonstrates 3-D Modeling tool being used by AREVA an attractive place to start a to adapt European power plant designs to U.S. codes and standards. business and raise a family. uring a time of national economic crisis, the central Virginia region remains economically stable. Thanks to growth in local high-tech industries and a high regional job growth rate, the Lynchburg region is recognized as one of the top 200 areas for sustaining economic activity. The 2008 “Best Performing Cities,” published by the Milken Institute and Greenstreet Real Estate Partners, ranked Lynchburg 71 out of

Lending assistance to fresh business minds is the Lynchburg Business Development Centre that serves as a “business incubator” providing individual management counseling and training, technical assistance, and actual office or production space at low rates for start-ups.

Central Virginia has proven to be an ideal location for manufacturers, distribution centers, and service businesses with a national or global reach. The economic strength of Region 2000 lies in its broad base of employers. These include over 200 manufacturers, two large nuclear firms with three percent of the region’s workforce and a nationally ranked medical complex.

Solid employers include the world’s leading nuclear energy company, AREVA; nuclear production facilities operators, The Babcock and Wilcox Company; financial conglomerate, Genworth Financial; the largest printing company in the world, RR Donnelley; and snack chip giant, Frito Lay. Lynchburg’s strength is evident in the mix of businesses that are already flourishing—and in the array of internationally known names that have chosen to locate here.

Photo courtesy of AREVA.

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Lynchburg City Lynchburg is a vibrant central city fostering a strong sense of community and economic opportunity for its citizens. The Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) ranked second in the state in 2008, on Forbes’s national list of “Best Places for Business and Careers.” The MSA fared well in areas such as cost of doing business, cost of living, crime rate, job growth and net migration.

The “Hill City” is a city of 50 square miles located near the geographic center of the state, bordered by the eastern edge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It is located approximately 180 miles southwest of the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Size of Area: 50 square miles Population: 69,335 Median Age: 37.6 Median Home Value: $137,300 City Hall: (434) 856-2489 • Medical Facilities: Lynchburg General Hospital, Virginia Baptist Hospital • Education: Public Schools – (434) 522-3700; 2 high schools, 3 middle schools, 11 elementary schools, Central Virginia Governor’s School for Science

and Technology; Private – a number of Christian schools and independent elementary/middle schools • Recreation: golfing, youth sports like baseball, soccer, football, swimming, basketball and tennis, minor league baseball team, miles of hiking and bike trails, Frisbee golf, horseback riding, tennis, ice skating, bowling and skateboarding.

Amherst County Amherst County blends the best of rural and suburban living with thriving businesses, agriculture, local industries and educational opportunities at Sweet Briar College. It boasts living costs that are 8% below the national average and low taxes. Amherst County is just minutes north of Lynchburg, 1 hour northeast of Roanoke, 45 minutes south of Charlottesville, 30 miles east of Lexington, and 2 hours west of Richmond.

Size of Area: 4.99 square miles Population: 32,239 Median Age: 37.8 Median Home Value: $205,885 Town Hall: (434) 946-9400

Schools in other communities have the “Three R’s.”

Region 2000 has a fourth: RoboTicS. Many communities are serious about education. But the communities of Virginia’s Region 2000 are serious about technology education.

Science and technology are woven throughout the outstanding K-12 programs in the region’s schools, and they’re the foundation of exciting hands-on events such as Vex Robotics competitions (pictured), First Robotics programs, Summer Career Academies, and high-school nuclear technology programs.

More importantly, technology education in Region 2000 is fueled by an extraordinary partnership between the region’s governments, schools, and hightech employers.The result is a community that’s a great place for technologyoriented businesses – and technology-focused students.

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Virginia’s Region 2000 is comprised of the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford, the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell, and the towns of Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox and Brookneal.

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The historic Town of Amherst lies nestled in green rolling hills that fade into the familiar hues of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Photo courtesy of Region 2000.

• Medical Facilities: Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital in nearby Lynchburg • Education: Public – (434) 946-9386; 1 high school, 2 middle schools, 7 elementary schools; Private – Christian schools • Recreation: Lake Nelson, George Washington National Forest, golf, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, youth sports and campgrounds

program based on a downtown revitalization concept that stresses design, organization and promotion as parts of economic restructuring.

The area is also the home to the National D-Day Memorial.

Size of Area: 6.81 square miles Population: 6,286 Median Age: 40.9 Median Home Value: $211,047 City Hall: (540) 587-6001 • Medical Facilities: Beford Memorial Hospital • Recreation: Liberty Lake State Park

3 high schools, 3 middle schools, 15 elementary schools and the Bedford Science and Technology Center; Private – Christian schools • Recreation: Leesville Lake, Liberty Lake State Park, golf, Smith Mountain Lake, waterskiing, boating, hiking, biking, youth sports and campgrounds

Bedford County

Appomattox Court House Complex invites visitors to relive the last day of the Civil War. Photo courtesy of Town of Appomattox.

Appomattox Nationally known for the Appomattox Court House Historical Park, Appomattox is best known for its Civil War ties. Strong local banks, new high-speed WiMAX technology, low-cost utilities, low taxes, and a wealth of local and regional training opportunities make it an appealing area to start a business.

Area residents and visitors flock to Appomattox for its annual two-day Railroad Festival held in September.

Size of Area: 2.2 square miles Population: 14,128 Median Age: 39.6 Median Home Value: $143,893 Town Hall: (434) 352-8268 • Medical Facilities: Lynchburg General Hospital (19 miles); Virginia Baptist Hospital (19 miles); and Southside Community Hospital in Farmville (25 miles) • Education: Public – (434) 352-8251; 1 high school, 1 middle school, 1 elementary school (3-5), 1 primary school (K-2); Private – Seventh-Day Adventist school • Recreation: Buckingham/Appomattox State Forest, Holliday Lake State Park, Twin Lakes State Park, Briery Creek Lake, Sandy River Reservoir, youth baseball, softball, football and campgrounds

Bedford County is one of the fastestgrowing counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Since the beginning of the decade, median home values doubled from $127,000 to $245,000. The county encompasses 764 square miles of Piedmont Plateau in the Western Central portion of Virginia and is bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, the James River on its northeast and Smith Mountain Lake to the south. A growing number of people see Bedford as a place where they can combine mountain views, good schools, quality hospital services and a relatively painless commute to the larger urban centers.

Size of Area: 764 square miles Population: 66,507 Median Age: 41 Median Home Value: $211,568 Town Hall: (540) 586-7601 • Medical Facilities: Bedford Memorial Hospital • Education: Public - (540) 586-1045;

Bedford City The city covers an area of 6.81 square miles of history, culture, outstanding architecture, boutiques and fine dining. Bedford was one of the first Virginia Main Street cities – a www.lynchburgchamber.org

Smith Mountain Lake, the largest lake in the state of Virginia, offers year-round water sports and so much more. Photo courtesy Roney Photography.

Progress Printing, located in Campbell County, is Virginia’s largest private employee family owned printer, serving 700 premier customers and shipping to 50 states and 114 foreign countries. Photo illustration courtesy Joe Swop.

Campbell County Rich in heritage, Campbell County is one of the most diverse localities in the region. It offers employment, recreation, commerce, industry, farmlands, forests, historic towns, villages and new suburban neighborhoods. The county boasts a historically strong work and family ethic, which makes it an excellent place to live and raise a family. Through the years, the county has developed from a mainly agricultural community into a mixture of the suburban and rural. The number of small businesses in the county has increased, and Campbell County’s economy relies on the growth and diversity of large industries and small businesses.

Size of Area: 504 square miles Population: 51,667 Median Age: 38.8 Median Home Value: $190,142 Town Hall: (434) 592-9525 • Medical Facilities: Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital • Education: Public - (434) 332-3458; 2 high schools, 2 middle schools, 8 elementary schools, 2 combined schools (middle/high), Campbell County Technical Center; Private – a Christian school and Mennonite school • Recreation: Staunton River State Park, Buggs Island Lake, Ooconeechee State Park, John Kerr Dam, campgrounds, fishing, boating and youth sports

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Transportation Air • L ynchburg Regional Airport - (434) 455-6090 With regional carrier service provided by Delta Connection, and US Airways Express, their affiliation with the major flagship airlines means easy connection and ticketing no matter where you’re headed.

• Virginia Aviation - (434) 237-8420 A fixed base operator of Lynchburg Regional Airport, Virginia Aviation offers services to passengers and private pilots including aircraft maintenance, flight training, charter flights and aircraft and fuel sales.

• F alwell Aviation - (434) 237-7002 A fixed base operator of Lynchburg Regional Airport, Falwell Aviation offers services to passengers and private pilots including aircraft maintenance, flight training, charter flights and aircraft and fuel sales.

Public Transit • G reater Lynchburg Transit Company - (434) 455-5080 The GLTC offers transportation throughout Lynchburg and into Madison Heights, which is part of neighboring Amherst County.

• Greyhound Bus Lines - 1 (800) 231-2222

Limo Services and Car Rentals • • • •

& J Limousine Services - (434) 385-6714 K Enterprise Rent A Car - (434) 385-7511 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Wards Road) - (434) 237-5656 There are also at least eight taxicab companies in the central Virginia area that provide transportation throughout the area.

Rail • A mtrak - 1(800) 872-7245 From the Big Apple to the Big Easy, the Amtrak Crescent stops twice a day at the historic Kemper Street Station to provide passengers transportation between New York City and New Orleans.

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Region 2000 has a skilled workforce for the 21st century, attracting young professionals who establish roots here.

Educational Opportunities Abound for Students and Professionals

Workforce

Organizations join hands to develop the workforce of the future

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A working agreement between CVCC and Tyco Electronics provides cutting edge electronic instruction for both the future workforce and current Tyco Electronics technicians and engineers. Photo courtesy of CVCC.

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uring a time when many cities face staggering unemployment, thanks to a high job growth rate, low cost of living, low crime and low taxes, central Virginia’s workforce remains strong. Lynchburg ranks high in national lists including the “2008 Best Performing Cities” and Forbes magazine’s Best Places for Business and Careers.

Young entrepreneurs are finding central Virginia to be a profitable place to set up shop with the bonus of being a safe, friendly place to call home. Dr. Joey Arthur started practicing in the chiropractic field in central Virginia so he could give back to the community in which he grew up.

“Lynchburg is small, but in a way that it is good for business,” says Arthur. “There are so many different genres of professions in this area, and they all work well together.”

Lending assistance to new business minds is the Lynchburg Business Development Centre and SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business.” The Lynchburg Business Development Centre serves as a “business incubator” to start ups, providing free individual management counseling and low cost training through its Small Business Development Center, as well as technical assistance, financing and low cost industrial/office space. SCORE is a non-profit organization made up of retired executives who are dedicated to educating entrepreneurs on matters of business planning and marketing. The local chapter of SCORE has been in existence since 1984 serving

Sweet Briar College recently implemented an engineering program—one of only two engineering programs at women’s colleges in the nation. Photo courtesy of Sweet Briar College.

companies in Region 2000. Between the two organizations, hundreds of clients are served each year at little to no cost.

Local colleges, businesses, and organizations are setting plans into action so this area remains strong in business. With initiatives from Central Virginia Community College, the Region 2000 Partnership and Young Professionals of Central Virginia, local talent is being harvested and persuaded to use their skills to benefit the region.

Developing Young Minds Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) is expanding its “Grow Your Own” project by working with the University of Virginia and area business to allow students earning an associates degree in engineering at CVCC the opportunity to obtain a bachelor’s degree from UVA’s School of Engineering and 19

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Applied Science.

CVCC has established curriculum that will satisfy UVA’s prerequisites for third-year entry into its School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Companies throughout Region 2000 are pitching in by offering sponsorships that range from full and part time tuition to covering books, providing jobs and internships, as well as mentoring opportunities. More than $2.5 million has been received by CVCC in support of the program.

The “Grow Your Own “ initiative, which is in its fifth year, provides a pipeline that begins in the elementary and middle schools promoting multiple career alternatives through education. Company-sponsored programs uncover the hidden talents of students early in their development. These programs include: • STEM Modules • Reading is Power • Lego League • FIRST Robotics • Summer Academies

At the high school level, CVCC has established the Early College program that allows juniors and seniors the opportunity to attend CVCC full time.

Approximately 100 high school students participating in the program this year will finish high school ready to start college at the junior year level. They will also earn an associate’s degree of Arts and Science in General Studies from CVCC. A number of area colleges have established satellite or on-line presences in central Virginia, including the Bluefield College’s four-year program blending liberal arts with career-oriented majors, MBA offerings from Averett University in Danville,

Liberty University and Lynchburg College, a weekend program tied to Wake Forest University in North Carolina, local Old Dominion University site, adult degree programs through Mary Baldwin College, and advanced engineering degrees through the Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program offered by UVA and the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research.

Connecting Young Professionals With its mission to attract and retain young talent in the area, the Young Professionals of Central Virginia (YPCV) is dedicated to finding new ways for young adults to connect with the community, grow personally and professionally, and live life to its fullest.

Led by a full-time Executive Director, this non-profit volunteer group, comprised of young business people, has seen increased participation at its programs that include 5:35 social gatherings, monthly business events, council meetings and charitable opportunities.

Working as a branch of Virginia’s Region 2000 Partnership, the YPCV works diligently to meet its goals. Because the mission of the organization is two-fold—organizing social activities that interest young adults and assisting local businesses in finding and keeping young professionals—the YPCV projects vary from meeting at a Hillcats baseball game to welcoming new YPs to the central Virginia region through an Ambassador program.

YP Ambassadors assist local businesses in setting up meetings with new or prospective employees to better aquaint them with the region and help them connect with their community. These activities are designed to help retain talent in the region.

LEFT: The CVCC Machine Shop trains students using hightech equipment.

Photo courtesy of CVCC. RIGHT: CVCC provides laboratories and educational courses for companies such as Tyco Electronics technical training program shown here, to support businesses and industries operating within Region 2000.

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Region 2000 Partnership conducts job fairs to promote the region while educating our young people of the numerous opportunities for skilled employees.

Photo credit Region 2000 Tech Council.

Providing Employee Opportunities Sustaining an innovative system that produces a quality workforce committed to lifelong learning is the mission of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB), a Region 2000 partner dedicated to meeting the employment needs of local businesses.

The Region 2000 Career Center is a one-stop service delivery site for the Region 2000 Workforce Investment Board. The center organizes employment, education and training services into a single system that supports regional prosperity. It completes the process of matching skilled employees with companies in need of workers. In addition, the Virtual Career Center, a free online service, was created to assist individuals in finding a job, locate suitable education, research training programs and create resumes. Employers benefit from the Virtual Center by posting job openings and reviewing the resumes of potential employees. For more information, visit www.vaworkconnect.com.

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Top 100 Best Performing Cities (for job, salary, technology growth)

National Geographic Top 50 Adventure Town

Innovative Award Winning Workforce Development

Blue Ridge Mountains Top 20 Small Metros for Recruitment and Attraction Universities and Colleges History around every corner The GorGeous Distinctive Arts & Cultural Scene dynamic

Office of Economic Development and Lynchburg Economic Development Authority

Yes indeed, look around…Lynchburg’s picking up good vibrations. From business to education, healthcare to recreation, history to Mother Nature, she is vibrant, beautiful and moving ahead. She’s offering more opportunities than ever. So settle in and live it up...

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Young Professionals of Central Virginia Vitals The Council is comprised of approximately 15 members and is assisted by an experienced board of advisors. The YPCV membership is approximately 600, with an average of 70 participating in events and socials.

Council meetings are held every first Tuesday of the month at the Region 2000 offices in the Bank of the James Building at 4 p.m.

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Commitment to Our Communities

Contact Information: Executive Director: Abe Loper Phone: (434) 847-1447 Email: info@ypcentralva.org Website: www.ypcentralva.org

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NETWORKING: The Chamber’s various networking events help members generate new leads, collect new ideas, and learn from other business associates.

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LEADERSHIP: Leadership Lynchburg offers participation in problem solving, team building, effective communication, and leadership activities.

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his past year, the Chamber celebrated its 125th Anniversary. Since 1883, the Chamber is imprinted into almost every milestone and major development that has taken place in the Lynchburg region. From launching organizations and events such as United Way, Junior Achievement, Junior League and the 10 miler annual race, to helping jet service return to the region, we get things done! It’s been said that past performance is the best indicator of future success.

On this basis, no one in our region has enjoyed more success and has more potential for leading than the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.

With nearly 1,000 members, the Chamber is a strong network reflective of our diverse economic base. From the largest employer in the region to the smallest sole proprietor, members utilize the Chamber for a variety of reasons including connections and contacts, referrals, leadership and training, marketing and visibility and recruitment and relocation information.

Throughout our 125 years in existence, the Chamber has withstood economic crisis, community decline and reinvention, tragedy and triumph. Because of our experience, our diverse programming and leadership, we help our members and the community at large succeed. By leveraging the talents and resources of members, the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce models our credo of Leading Businesses, Leading Communities.

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Commerce and industry as well as the average citizen depend on quality transportation. The Chamber continues to be the leading voice in transportation projects in the areas of air, surface, and rail travel.

Road and Rail The Chamber is one of the most visible proponents for completion of the US 29 bypass system. Calling for leaders from across the state to ensure that taxpayer dollars earmarked for this project are reimbursed or reallocated to complete this critical north/ south highway system.

We actively lead the advocacy effort for creation of the TransDominion Express, a passenger rail service in which Lynchburg will be the hub to connect Southwest Virginia to Richmond and Washington, D.C. via an upgraded national rail system.

Air The Lynchburg Regional Airport is a major economic development resource for our region and with businesses here collectively spending over 15 million in air travel, we support efforts to improve service. Our Air Service Development Partnership comprised of the largest airport users works to lower fares, increase connections and service so that there are many options to fly in and out 23

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of our region.

Other important regional economic issues are championed through state and federal advocacy including protecting Virginia’s right to work, reducing prohibitive costs related to health-care, employee benefits, and other business-related concerns. We also maintain a staff lobbying presence in Richmond for the annual General Assembly session.

We Collaborate...

There are many organizations in our region that compliment the Chamber’s efforts. To that end, the Chamber is involved in multiple partnerships. It works closely with the Region 2000 Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to ensure that the region retains its best and brightest talent. The Chamber works with the Region 2000 Technology Council’s Future Focus Expo and the Career Center’s Annual Career Fair on their efforts to assist companies with recruiting current and future talent. We co-sponsor a variety of our members’ workshops and seminars to help their businesses prosper. Sessions deal with important topics such as: • Thriving in a down economy • Workforce recruitment and retention strategies that work • How to boost your marketing efforts with e-marketing • 401K Concerns in a Bear Market

• John Maxwell’s Maximum Impact Simulcast • The benefits of worksite wellness • Financing your business • Adapting human resources to the digital revolution • Defending Virginia’s Right to Work The Chamber also champions the Young Professionals of Central Virginia’s (YPCV) mission of attracting and retaining young talent by providing leadership and volunteer support.

Additionally, the Chamber participates with:

LEGISLATIVE: The Chamber’s strong Business Advocacy program allows our legislators to work with the chamber on issues affecting the region.

Shown here, Senator Steve Newman talks with Chamber members at a Legislative Event.

• Partners in Education • The Region 2000 Partnership • The Lynchburg Regional and the State Convention and Visitors Bureau • The Virginia Leadership Association

We Promote…

Our region has a lot to brag about. And, we do just that. The Chamber spearheads several programs that keep our region strong and in the national rankings.

I. Our Workforce Yearly, between 30-40 professionals participate in Leadership Lynchburg, a nine-month program to enhance their leadership and team building skills. The program features in depth discussions, special projects, tours and presentations by local leaders. The program covers an array of subjects including networking, effective communication and experiential learning in the areas of local commerce, government, history, attractions, and contacts. The Chamber’s dynamic Leadership Lynchburg

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program has graduated more than 800 business and community leaders since its inception and was recognized this year by the Community Leadership Association as one of the best in the country. And, the Chamber’s Leadership Lynchburg Alumni Association and Leadership Council sponsor and host a variety of volunteer and community trusteeship initiatives.

We also provide valuable recruitment and relocation packets to members and regional organizations to aid their efforts in growing their workforce.

II. Our Region Tourism, a vital part of economic development, is well represented and actively marketed by the Chamber’s Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB). The Bureau focuses on attracting a variety of groups to the area including businesspeople, history buffs, and sports enthusiasts.

The LRCVB’s marketing strategy promotes the Lynchburg region and invites visitors to “Discover Lynchburg, In Every Direction!”

The Bureau has successfully recruited several major events to the region, including: • Camp Jeep • Tour of Virginia • Dixie Youth World Series Baseball The LRCVB and the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce served more than 450,000 people in the past six years. These contacts include walk-ins, phone and email requests, and web hits. Just this past year, through the LRCVB's promotional efforts and group sales activities, tourism helped to generate revenue of $1.7 Million dollars just in lodging tax, having a positive impact on the City and its residents.

How We Impacted The Region This Year nnually ...

A 475,206 Total number of referrals of member businesses

32 Total number of networking events where members expanded their contacts and grew their business

174,807 Total number of brochures distributed promoting Lynchburg as a destination Total visitor expenditures in Lynchburg: $132,823,359.00

CONNECTION: Connection is the region’s largest business-to-business trade show putting buyers and sellers together in an ideal environment.

TOURISM: Tourism staff promotes local and regional attractions and invites visitors to discover Lynchburg in every direction.

III. Our Membership Perhaps most important for its membership, the Chamber helps save its members money by leveraging our collective strength. Because of our strong membership, we can offer cost savings programs such as value-added benefits from Anthem, Employee Assistance of Central VA (EACV) , discounted products and services from OfficeMax and DHL, , PowerNet Global business communications, and CybrCollect for dealing with returned checks. Chamber membership with the US Chamber of Commerce allows members access to a portfolio of benefits and programs.

COLLABORATION: The Chamber helps bring partners together to make good things happen.

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Events That Bring Businesses Together The Chamber hosts quality events that provide members vital business connections, creating opportunities for visibility, advertising, and exhibiting; as well as training and leadership development for employees.

Chamber events include: • The Annual Meeting • Business After Hours • net@lunch • Business at Breakfast • Women’s Luncheon Series • Connection—the largest business-tobusiness tradeshow in the region

Bringing life to Lynchburg For more than 50 years, we have been proud to be part of the Central Virginia community and contribute to the area’s growth, through employment opportunities, charitable donations and educational programs.

It is our pleasure to give back to the citizens who aid in our success. To learn more, visit genworth.com.

Additionally, members enjoy the social side of business with clients and prospects at events like the annual Shrimp Festival and two annual golf tournaments.

Visibility Through several communications vehicles, the Chamber informs the public and refers its members. Publications include The Commerce Report, the Chamber’s quarterly newsletter; Lynchburg Life, the Chamber’s annual quality of life magazine; Chamber Happenings (email news update); and the Legislative Update. The Chamber website hosts an online business directory, member event posting features and vital data for assisting in the attraction of new business and talent. The Chamber’s online business directory averages more than 55,000 reviews per month.

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Local People. Real Solutions.

How to Find Us Check out the Chamber’s website at www.lynchburgchamber.org. The Chamber’s business office at 2015 Memorial Avenue is open from 9AM–5PM, Monday through Friday. The main office provides member information, relocation materials, maps, brochures, industrial data. The Chamber also operates The Visitor Information Center, located at the corners of 12th and Church Streets in the heart of downtown Lynchburg, is open seven days a week.

Left to right: H.B. Hunter, Bill Herbert, Tim Bourne, Deanne DiCaprio, and Jena Zuidema.

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Lynchburg College’s Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall, which includes Sydnor Performance Hall, is a popular site for conferences, lectures, concerts, and other public events. The high-tech building is also home to the School of Business and Economics and the communication studies and modern languages programs. Photo courtesy of Lynchburg College.

Outstanding Schools

Tenth-grade students at New Covenant Schools perform a titration experiment in chemistry class.

New Covenant offers AP courses in math and science. Photo courtesy of New Covenant Schools.

Education

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entral Virginia schools place a strong focus on educational excellence, student and staff achievements and standardized test success. Area school divisions provide local students with a variety of experiences ranging from technical-based programs to arts-centered activities. It’s no wonder that local schools are recognized for achievements in academics, athletics, arts and alternative education.

Lynchburg The Chamber spearheaded the start of Partners in Education, a program where local businesses volunteer time to mentor, contribute towards school supplies and provide incentives to help students reach their potential. Photo courtesy of Lynchburg City Schools.

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In the Lynchburg Public School system, teachers and students strive for great honors.

In 2008, both E.C. Glass and Heritage high schools made Newsweek’s competitive list of the nation’s top 1,350 public high schools. They are considered the top 5% of schools in the country. Ratings were based on a combination of Advanced Placement examinations and graduation rates. Fifteen of the 16 City public schools obtained fully accredited status on the Virginia Standards of Learning assessments for the 2008-2009 school year.

Without dedicated teachers and staff,

students would not excel. In 2008, several teachers earned awards and recognitions including: Walmart Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Career and Technical Educator, and the Virginia Council Teachers of Math Outstanding Mathematics Teacher of the Year.

Realizing that our students are the future leaders and decision makers, local businesses form alliances with Lynchburg public schools through the Partners in Education program.

Lynchburg City Schools has partnered with more than 2000 businesses, organizations and institutions in the 18-year history of the program.

915 Court Street, P.O. Box 2497 Lynchburg, VA. 24505 (434) 522-3700 http://www.lynchburg.org • 11 elementary schools • 3 middle schools • 2 high schools • Central Virginia Govenor’s School for Science and Technology • Private – Holy Cross Regional School (434) 847-5436; James River Day School 27

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(434) 384-7385; Liberty Christian Academy (434) 832-3000; New Covenant Schools (434) 847-8313; Timberlake Christian Schools (434) 2375943; Virginia Episcopal School (434) 385-3600

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School high school students have plenty of opportunities to mentor elementary students. Photo courtesy of Holy Cross Regional Catholic School.

Amherst County Amherst Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ratliff holds high expectations, strong relationships and appropriate academic rigor as critical elements in the educational process. These standards are paying off.

Eight of the 10 public schools in Amherst County are fully accredited for the 20082009 school year, according to the Virginia School Report Card. Two of Amherst’s public schools – Elon Elementary and Pleasant View Elementary – earned the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence in 2008. In 2007, an Amherst County High School teacher received the McGlothlin Award for Teaching Excellence. This award is given annually to a handful of exceptional educators within the region. Amherst County public schools serve over 4,600 students and offer Accelerated Reader and Writer's Workshop programs; AP and dual enrollment college courses; vocational studies; modern science labs; and a strong emphasis on student success and achievement.

153 Washington Street, Amherst, VA 24521 (434)-946-9387 Website: http://www.amherst.k12.va.us/

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7 elementary schools 2 middle schools 1 high school Monroe Education Center Private – Fellowship Christian Academy (434) 528-0325; Temple Christian School (434) 846-0024

Appomattox County With a theme of “Learning and Succeeding in a Caring Environment,” Appomattox County public schools focus on the education of the whole child in a secure and friendly setting. The school division has been a leader in the region in the use of technology with a fully equipped and staffed library media center as the hub of each school. Thanks to these policies, Appomattox Elementary School earned the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence in 2008. The school division as a whole earned the VIP Excellence Award for meeting all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years. The Appomattox County School division serves approximately 2,300 students.

316 Court Street, Appomattox, VA. 24522 (434) 352-8251

Distinguished Title 1 School Division in 2007, 2008 More National Certified teachers than all the surrounding schools combined Regional Teacher-of-the-Year last two years 3 Schools for Innovation and 1 Governor’s School Both public high schools ranked in top 5% in US

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1 Primary School (K-2), 1 Elementary School (3-5), 1 Middle School, 1 High School; P rivate – Appomattox Seventh-Day Adventist school (434) 352-2660

Bedford County Promoting a mission to ensure that all children receive the highest quality education appropriate to their individual needs and abilities, Bedford County Schools offer a variety of classes and learning opportunities.

Ranging from the core classes of math, science and English, programs also include Junior ROTC, marketing, agriculture, business and technology, and health and medical sciences. In 2008, the following Bedford County schools earned the VIP Excellence Award - Boonsboro Elementary, Forest Elementary, Goodview Elementary, New London Academy Elementary and Otter River Elementary. The award is given by the Virginia Governor to schools meeting all federal and state benchmarks for at least two consecutive

years. The Bedford County Public School division also received the VIP Competence to Excellence Award given by the State Board of Education. All but one of the 21 public schools received fully accredited status by the state.

310 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523 (540) 586-1045 Website: http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/ • • • •

15 elementary schools 3 middle schools 3 high schools the Bedford Science and Technology Center • Private – Blue Ridge Montessori School (434) 525-0061; Bedford Christian Academy (540)-587-5423

Campbell County Campbell County Public Schools is a technology-focused K-12 school division providing quality education to the children of Campbell County. All of its 14 public schools are fully accredited by the state,

and the school division received the VIP Competence to Excellence Award by the Virginia Board of Education in 2008.

Altavista Elementary School was also named as a “Title 1 Distinguished School” for maintaining full state accreditation under the Commonwealth’s Standards of Learning program for two consecutive years. The school met federal benchmarks in reading and mathematics and had average test scores in both subjects at the 60th percentile or higher. Serving nearly 9,000 students, Campbell County public schools are known for their Technical Center, extra-curricular activities and variety of programs.

P.O. Box 99 Rustburg, VA 24588 (434) 332-3458 Website: http://campbell.k12.va.us/main/ • 8 elementary schools, • 2 middle schools, • 2 high schools, • 2 combined schools (middle/high), • Campbell County Technical Center • Private – Bethel Mennonite School (434)283-1205 ; Clearview Christian School (434) 845-0637

James River Day School emphasizes scholarship, citizenship and leadership through its various curriculums. Photo courtesy of James River Day School.

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Colleges Serving Central Virginia

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Averett University

Center for Advanced Engineering & Research

(800) 448-5233 Lynchburg Class Facility 316 Brook Park Place, Forest, VA 24551 • www.averett.edu/gps • L iberal arts program and career programs in aeronautics, athletic training, business administration, education, criminal justice and equestrian studies.

• Enrollment: 775 full-time undergraduate • Faculty: 60 on Main Campus • C ampus Size: 25 acres in residential area of Danville, VA • Affiliation: Independent

Bluefield College (800) 817-3554 Accelerated Degree Completion Program 108 North Jefferson Street Suite 513-14, Roanoke, VA • Website: www.bluefield.edu • Accelerated Degree completion program for the working adult. The most popular majors are behavioral science, criminal justice, management & leadership.

• Faculty: 33 • Campus Size: 12 acres • Affiliation: Baptist

( 434) 832-7831, 3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA

ommonwealth Graduate Engineering C Program at CVCC 3506 Wards Rd., Lynchburg, VA • w ww.caer.us • P roviding advanced degrees and technical professional development programs for engineers and related professionals.

• E nrollment: 50-60 • F aculty: Professors from Virginia Tech, ODU, GMU and UVA • C ampus size: Class taught at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) • Affiliation: Virginia’s Region 2000 Partnership

Liberty University (434) 582-2000 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 24502 • www.liberty.edu • With 80 majors including religion, business, communications and psychology, Liberty’s professors integrate a Christian worldview into every subject area. Known for its Distance Learning

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Program, and as a magnet for foreign students from more than 74 countries.

Enrollment: over 10,000 Faculty: 353 Campus Size: more than 4,600 acres Affiliation: Private

Lynchburg College (434) 544-8100 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501 • Website: www.lynchburg.edu • A private, co-educational liberal arts college. Majors include: biomedical science, business/economics, communication studies, education, English, history, nursing and psychology.

We offer an MBA, Med and MA programs • Enrollment: 2572 • Faculty: 159 • Campus Size: 214 acres + 470 acres at Claytor Nature Study Center • Affiliation: Private, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Mary Baldwin College in Roanoke Roanoke Higher Education Center 108 N. Jefferson St. Suite 816 Roanoke, VA 24016 • www.mbc.edu/adult • A private, liberal arts college with coeducation undergraduate and graduate programs offering flexible learning options that include on-line, independent study and class sessions in Lynchburg.

• Enrollment: more than 2,000 • Faculty: 76 • Campus Size: 54+ acres in Staunton, VA • Affiliation: Private – Presbyterian

Old Dominion University (434) 386-4694 Central Virginia Site 3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA • www.cvcc.vccs.edu/odu • Located on the campus of CVCC, this site offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 32 programs including business, elementary education, human services, nursing and engineering technology through distance education.

• Enrollment: via satellite, video • Campus Size: 1 acre • Affiliation: Public

Randolph College

The Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center is at the heart of Liberty University’s beautiful campus. Photo courtesy of Liberty University.

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(434) 947-8000 2500 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA • www.randolphcollege.edu • Randolph College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts and sciences

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institution founded in 1891 as RandolphMacon Woman’s College. Today the college offers the best features of an honors education in a close-knit campus community with a global outlook.

A strong and diverse curriculum is complemented by pre-professional programs in teacher licensure, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, dual degree programs in engineering and nursing and graduate programs in education.

E nrollment: more than 700 F aculty: 94 C ampus Size: 100 acres Affiliation: Private – United Methodist

Sweet Briar College (800) 381-6001 134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA • w ww.sbc.edu • An independent, four-year, private college of the liberal arts and sciences for women. The most popular majors are business, biology, psychology, government and education.

• E nrollment: 732 • F aculty: 75 Full Time

Environmental studies is one of the many strong academic programs offered by Randolph College. Here, Randolph students examine a specimen slide with popular professor Kim Warren (right.) Photo courtesy of Randolph College.

Lynchburg College Virginia’s most comprehensive private college, nationally recognized for going above and beyond in commitment to student success 38 majors, 46 minors, 13 pre-professional programs M.A., M.Ed., M.B.A. programs 800/426-8101, ext. 8300

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• C ampus Size: 3,250 acres • Affiliation: Private

Virginia University of Lynchburg (434) 528-5276 2058 Garfield Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24501 • w ww.vul.edu • Virginia University of Lynchburg seeks to recognize the possibilities in every human being and maximize the gifts of the individual within the context of a thoroughly Christian and nurturing environment. The mission of the school is to provide a solid Liberal Arts and Christian Education program for all students.

• E nrollment: 270 • F aculty: 12 • C ampus Size: 7 acres • Affiliation: Private (affiliated with Va. Baptist Convention) Licensed by Dept. of Higher Education Com. Of Va.

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) (434) 832-7600 3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

• h ttp://www.cv.cc.va.us/ • Central Virginia Community College provides courses leading to associate degrees, certificates for individuals training for business and industry, and support for economic development in the community. CVCC has satellite centers in Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox, and Bedford. Local businesses partner with CVCC in programs that grant applied technology degrees in engineering, electronics, nuclear support technologies, and electrical and control technology. In addition, CVCC has transfer agreements with over 25 institutions of higher learning in Virginia, where interested in qualified students may continue to pursue their educations toward a bachelor’s degree.

• Enrollment: 5,300 • Faculty: 80 • Campus Size: 104 acres • Affiliation: Public

Miller-Motte Technical College (434) 239-5222 1011 Creekside Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24502 • w ww.miller-motte.edu

Miller-Motte Technical College students in the Medical Assistance program learn Venipuncture as part of their Clinical Lab Test. Photo courtesy of Miller-Motte Technical College.

• M iller-Motte offers certificate programs in Esthetics Technology and Sterile Processing, diploma programs in medical Office Assistant, Administrative Office Technology, Massage Therapy and Healthcare Technology and associate degree programs in Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy, Management, Healthcare Technology and Criminal Justice.

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E nrollment: 350 F aculty: 30 C ampus Size: 21,000 sq. ft. building Affiliation: Private

National College (434) 239-3500 104 Candlewood Court, Lynchburg, VA 24502 • w ww.ncbt.edu • O ffering one and two-year programs including courses for medical and pharmacy tech, business management and accounting, computers, and administrative office.

• E nrollment: 3,500 • F aculty: 35 • C ampus Size: 1.5 acres • Affiliation: Public

Safe Haven National College, Lynchburg campus new Information Systems Engineering program is training Corporate Networkers for the future.

Partners in Education Partners in Education is a joint venture between the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and Lynchburg City Schools. Started in 1990, the program is designed to create links between schools and area businesses and organizations.

The following Chamber Members are partnering with Lynchburg City Schools to promote a positive learning experience.

A.G Jefferson Comcast Alliance for Families and Children AREVA Bank of America: Langhorne Road Bank of America: Wards Road BB&T The Babcock & Wilcox Company Big Brother Big Sister of Central VA Campbell Insurance Carlson Wagon-lit Travel CENTRA City of Lynchburg: Department of Parks & Recreation Coleman Adams Construction Company Columbia Gas of Virginia Craddock & Cunningham Architectural Partners Domino’s Pizza Edmunds & Williams Greater Lynchburg Transit Company High Peak Sportswear Historic Sandusky Foundations International Paper James T. Davis Paint and Wallpaper Jubilee Family Development Center Junior Achievement Kids’ Haven Kroger: Boonsboro, Linkhorne Road, Wards Road

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Liberty University Lynchburg Academy of Medicine Lynchburg College Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Maier Museum of Art Papa John’s Pizza Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. PIP Printing Putt-Putt Golf & Games R.R. Donnelley Printing Co. Randolph College Region 200 Technology Council Rose Computer & Networking Solutions Schewel Furniture Company SunTrust Bank The News & Advance US Cellular Valley View Retirement Community Virginia Baptist Hospital Virginia Employment Commission Virginia School of the Arts Wachovia Bank Wal-Mart Westminster Canterbury Wiley|Wilson WSET YMCA of Central Virginia

for troubled kids.

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Some young people are simply adrift in life, battered by storms, with no reliable compass to guide them.

For these, Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation offers safe haven.

Our residential program provides at-risk children a nurturing, structured family environment—in a small cottage, under the authority of a married couple.

They attend church, go to public school, get outdoors, and get involved in social clubs. And they get daily guidance in personal conduct, manners, interpersonal skills, and grooming.

Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation is a Christ-centered ministry based in Brookneal, on land once owned by the Christian patriot Patrick Henry.

We operate seven residential homes throughout south-central Virginia.

If you know of a child who needs help, call us to find the safe harbor nearest you.

Learn more today at

www.PatrickHenry.org (434) 376-2006 Also offering counseling services in Lynchburg at our Hope for Tomorrow center.

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The Centra Foundation’s mission is to develop resources to enhance and enrich the services, programs and facilities of Centra Lynchburg General and Centra Virginia Baptist hospitals and to assist the Centra system in meeting and solving community health problems.

One major objective of the foundation is to sponsor Centra projects and programs that address community health issues,

including developing the resources to fund care for needy patients. In addition, the foundation helps provide the equipment and facilities necessary to ensure excellent health care to patients. The foundation also funds scholarships for deserving students who wish to pursue health careers in central Virginia.

If you would like to be a part of these efforts, give us a call at 434.200.4791.

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Centra’s emergency and cardiology team clocks some of the fastest times in the country for opening the blocked arteries of heart attack patients. L to R: Thomas Nygaard, M.D., Peter O’Brien, M.D., and Matthew Hanley, M.D. Photo courtesy of Centra.

Among the Best in the Nation

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Tops in technology, tops in care—and so much more

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The five-story East tower at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital includes 108 patient rooms, a conference center, and the 1901 Cafe & Grille. With the addition of the East Tower, all patient rooms at the hospital are now private. Photo courtesy of Centra.

rom advanced technology to nationally recognized quality and service, Centra provides the central Virginia region with health care that ranks among the best in the country. Centra’s comprehensive array of medical services includes 5,000 skilled health care professionals, three hospitals, a new comprehensive cancer center, health and rehabilitation centers, nursing schools and physician practices throughout the region.

Dedicated in 2008, the new Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center brings comprehensive cancer treatment services all under one roof.

“This center represents 75,000-square-feet of hope for the thousands of patients who will come through these doors seeking treatment and healing,” said George W. Dawson, Centra president and CEO. “The Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center stands as a visible symbol of our commitment to provide quality care to our region.”

Centra earned national recognition with a full accreditation with commendation for its cancer services from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer in 2008.

Centra’s Services Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is home to Centra Stroobants Heart Center, a national benchmark facility for cardiac care.

Each year heart center specialists perform more than 5,000 major cardiac procedures.

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Center, also offers emergency and critical care services, orthopaedic services including Joint Camp, neurology and neurosurgery, diabetes/renal services, pulmonary care and an outpatient surgery center.

Three miles away is Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital, home to the area’s women and children’s services, including the region’s neonatal intensive care unit. Additional services provided at Centra Virginia Baptist include skilled care and rehabilitation services, mental health services and ambulatory surgery.

Centra Virginia Baptist also provides specialty services, including the Heartburn Treatment Center, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, the Sleep Disorders Center and the Center for Pain Management.

In addition to these two hospitals, Centra also is affiliated with Centra SouthsideCommunity Hospital in Farmville, and operates Bedford Memorial Hospital in Bedford in partnership with Carilion.

Lynchburg residents have access to many of the best treatment options available anywhere. And the field of ophthalmology offers a good example. Several established local practices provide the very latest medical and surgical eye care. Piedmont Eye Center, central Virginia’s only full-time multi-specialist ophthalmology practice, is equipped to serve the advanced eye care needs of children, adults and seniors.

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entra’s innovative Joint Camp for knee and hip replacement surgery patients enables participants to recover in C a supportive environment. Photo courtesy of Centra.

oldest volunteer squad in the nation, serves as backup and helps with search and rescue efforts.

Central Virginia also has a medical helicopter service, MedFlight III, with Centra supplying the staff to transport accident victims to area trauma centers.

Recognitions Centra has long been recognized for its achievements including:

• Nurses who are ranked among the best in the country. Centra has held Magnet designation since 2005.

• Premier’s national award for quality and efficiency—placing Centra among the top 1 percent of hospitals in the country.

Centra has been honored for superior patient outcomes in quality and efficiency with Select Practice quality award from Premier CareScience, a national health care alliance.

• Rankings as one of the top heart hospitals

in the country. Centra has been named one of the top cardiovascular hospitals in the country and holds The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ highest rating for quality in cardiac surgery.

• Recognition as one of the Most Wired hospitals in the country for delivering excellent patient care by H&HN (Hospitals & Health Networks) magazine. Centra also holds a national 2008 VIP Award from McKesson Technology Solutions for its use of information technology to achieve outstanding results in the delivery of health care.

• Patient satisfaction scores that are in the top quartile in the nation.

• Awards for critical care excellence and clinical excellence in its intensive care units, having earned the Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care as well as top awards from VHA.

Centra Foundation The Foundation focuses on improving health in the entire community. The mission of the Foundation is to develop resources, to enhance and enrich the services, programs and facilities of Lynchburg General and Virginia Baptist hospitals, as well as other subsidiaries to assist the Centra system in meeting and solving community health problems. The Foundation sponsors health education programs and screenings that focus on a wide variety of health issues.

It’s a simple fact, when it comes to matters of the heart, you want the best care available. That reason alone is why you should make the Centra Stroobants Heart Center your #1 choice. Your health is our top priority. And we have the credentials to prove it.

The Cardiovascular Group of the Centra Stroobants Heart Center has practices in Bedford, Farmville, Gretna, Lynchburg and Moneta. To schedule an appointment with one of our heart experts, or to get a second opinion, call 1.877.MDLINK1 (1.877.635.4651).

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Lynchburg Parks & Recreation 50 Plus program promotes enjoyment of the great outdoors.

Retirement facilities offer fine dining and fine friends as seen here at Westminster Canterbury. Photo courtesy of Westminster Canterbury.

A Great Setting for the Golden Years

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Offering natural beauty, recreational fun and top-flight healthcare

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Retirement for some senior citizens involves giving back to the community by helping the Greater Lynchburg Habitat For Humanity since 1988 build over 250 homes and counting.

Dr. Gwynn Ramsey, professor emeritus of biology at Lynchburg College (1965-1999) and curator of the College’s Ramsey-Freer Herbarium, shares his extensive knowledge of plants with LC students.

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entral Virginia is an attractive area for retirees who enjoy soaking in the beauty of the mountains, want to remain active in community organizations and need exceptional health care at their convenience. According to Where to Retire magazine published January 2009, Lynchburg has many of the qualities that are important to today’s retirees.

When contemplating a move to a new area, seniors take a lot into consideration – climate, the area’s beauty, low taxes, recreational activities and a good health care system are a few priorities.

To meet the varying needs of retirees, the Lynchburg area offers a variety of living options - from free-standing one-story homes in low maintenance neighborhoods to assisted living communities. Recreational opportunities abound including: organized games days and shopping trips, viewings of local plays, local Parks and Recreation activities, and senior sports leagues. The Lynchburg Parks and Recreation 50+ Program has activities that include music, special luncheons, seasonal celebrations, workshops, outdoor games, blood pressure screening and more.

The chance to give back to the area is also available in the form of various service activities like Habitat for Humanity, the United Way, the American Red Cross, Amazement Square children’s museum and area humane societies.

Factor in that Lynchburg is home to the nationally ranked Centra Health Stroobants Heart Center of Virginia, and one can see why central Virginia is a prime location for those

looking to spend their retirement years in a new environment.

A complete list of member retirement communities, independent, assisted living and retirement assistance are located in the Resource Directory in the back of this publication. Or, you can go to our website at www.lynchburgchamber.org, click business directory and type “retirement.”

Retirement Resources Senior Adult Program • L ynchburg Parks & Recreation 50+ Program: (434) 455-4000

Retirement Assistance Services • Generation Solutions: (434) 455-6500

Retirement Commuities – Independent Living • Bentley Commons: (434) 316-0207 • Jefferson House Apartments: (434) 846-1800 • The Summit: (434) 582-1500

Retirement Communities – Independent & Assisted Living • H eritage Green Assisted Living: (434)385-5102 • The Summit Assisted Living: (434) 455-1699 • The Oaks of Lynchburg: (434) 846-6611 • Valley View Retirement Community: (434) 237-3009 • Westminster Canterbury: (434) 386-3500 • Williams Home: (434) 384-8780

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anked by CNNmoney.com in 2008 as one of the Best Places to Live, Lynchburg’s home sales remain sound thanks to a stable local economy. Lynchburg has seen a 9.1 % growth in population and its average home value is $147,000. As local colleges continue to grow and graduating students settle in the area, new neighborhoods are cropping up throughout central Virginia. Planned communities cater to young families and senior citizens, with many offering amenities like swimming pools, lighted cul-de-sacs, main level living and maintenance-free options.

Cornerstone Also referred to as a “traditional neighborhood development,” Cornerstone will offer 650-1,000 homes and condos and 100,000 square feet of retail, parks and open space on 113 acres. This new development, still under construction, off of Timberlake Road, sits across from more established single-family homes and townhouses. It is close in proximity to Hwy 460, restaurants, schools and shopping.

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Lynchburg boasts an abundance of historic homes and colorful architectural styles.

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Designed as a classic American small town, with its own neighborhoods, its own parks and its own town center, almost everything is within walking distance in Wyndhurst.

This community mixes the best of residential and business, offering single family homes, townhouses, and apartments all within blocks

A wide variety of apartments, townhomes and condos provide ideal accomodations for young families and older adults.

of small retail stores, gas stations, restaurants, and the Jamerson YMCA.

Downtown Lynchburg In the midst of revitalization, downtown Lynchburg offers a mix of renovated apartments and historical homes. The City Market Lofts offer 59 New York-style lofts to satisfy a growing thirst for downtown living, on-street commercial space and a year-round dormitory for the Central Virginia Justice.

Large homes dating back to the late 1800s adorn the downtown and nearby areas of town. Within walking distance of many of these homes and apartments are restaurants, the Community Market, downtown riverfront, nature trails, and City Hall.

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neighboring county of Bedford has often been considered one of the fastest growing areas in Virginia. With a 32.5% growth during the past decade, Bedford County is seeing an abundance of neighborhoods and retail centers cropping up throughout the 764 square miles of land.

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Still in its early stages of development, Thomas Jefferson Crossing in Forest, will feature high-end retail, restaurants and a number of businesses located on more than 100 acres of land. There will be 40 commercial lots along Forest Road with the balance of the property being used for residential purposes. The plan calls for a mix of townhomes, single homes and condos marketed toward older professionals, empty nesters and retired individuals who appreciate maintenance-free living.

This new planned development is one of the first of its kind allowing for mixed use, incorporating residential, commercial and multi-family growth with walking trails, ponds, streams and open spaces. It is anticipated that this type of growth will become increasingly prevalent throughout Bedford County.

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Smith Mountain Lake Originally sought after by retirees wanting to spend their final years relaxing in a lakefront home, Smith Mountain Lake has more recently become popular among younger families who have set up small businesses in the area or who don’t mind the drive to the nearby Lynchburg and Roanoke areas. The lakefront now boasts a half dozen new residential communities.

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Hiking & Biking Trails

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Map of Hiking and Biking Trails, courtesy of Lynchburg Parks and Recreation.

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has recognized the James River Heritage Trail as one of the premier urban trails in the state. Photos courtesy of Luann Hunt.

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Soak in the Beauty of Central Virginia Enjoy miles of forested terrain in the heart of the city

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hen central Virginia residents want to get outside to breathe the fresh air, many soak in the natural beauty of the area at one of the numerous parks or trails. The City of Lynchburg has a wonderful park system with 850 acres of parkland.

Lynchburg boasts an extensive trails system that connects midtown to the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and the Point of Honor Trail via the Kemper Station Trail. Many of the trails run through the Blackwater Creek Natural Area, a linear greenway, which has more than 300 acres of forested terrain right in the heart of the city. An exciting variety of trails are available throughout Lynchburg's park system; these include hiking, biking and multi-use trails that range from half a mile to five miles long on earthen, paved and gravel surfaces. With approximately eight miles of asphalt trail and over 15 miles of earthen trails, there are lots of options for everyone to explore and enjoy. (See map of hiking and biking trails on opposite page.)

City Parks & Trails • Beaver Trail • Blackwater Creek Bikeway • Blackwater Creek Natural Area • Creekside Trail • Elmwood Trail • Jefferson Park Trail • Point of Honor Trail • Ruskin Freer Interpretive Loop Trail

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Percival’s Island • RiverWalk Peaks View Park • Ivy Creek Greenway • Ivy Creek Trail Riverside Park • Alpine Trail Sandusky Park • Sandusky Park Trail • James River Heritage Trail • Blackwater Creek Bikeway • RiverWalk • Point of Honor Trail • Kemper Station Trail

stewardship and management of local natural resources.

The Nature Zone provides educational classes and activities for preschoolers through teenagers, creates volunteer opportunities with its Adopt a Trail program and Parent/ Child Volunteer Teams, and keeps its resident critters fed and healthy through the Creature Comforts Club.

For more information on the City trails, visit www.lynchburgva.gov and click on City Departments, or call (434) 455-5858. To learn more about the Nature Zone, call (434) 455-5828.

Other natural areas • Liberty Mountain Trail System • Appalachian Trail • Crabtree Falls in Nelson County • Wintergreen Mountain Resort Trails in Nelson County • Blue Ridge Parkway • Peaks of Otter in Bedford County After soaking in the beauty of the foliage and open sky, one can learn about the sights they viewed by visiting the city’s naturalist program – the Nature Zone. The program offers hands-on activities that teach environmental awareness and resource conservation with an emphasis on interpretation,

A great way to get away from it all (without ever having to leave town), greenways offer fun for families and family pets, too.

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The City of Churches is Home to a Variety of Faiths

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esides its identity as the City of Seven Hills, Lynchburg is also known as The City of Churches. This reflects not only the array of steeples topping the cityscape but also a diversity of worship that demonstrates the founding Quaker philosophy of religious tolerance.

From the traditional churches to more contemporary congregations of young people, central Virginia has a vital religious community.

Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal and Presbyterian churches abound, but there are also Catholic churches in Lynchburg and others in Bedford, Appomattox and Nelson County, Lutheran churches, a Greek Orthodox congregation, a synagogue and almost everything else you could imagine; Christian Science, Seventh Day Adventist, Pentecostal, Brethren, Unitarian, Muslim and Mormon. The area, which includes the neighboring counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell, hosts more than 150 places of worship for all faiths. Central Virginia offers churches with large congregations of thousands to smaller more intimate services of just a handful of people. Central Virginia has a variety of opportunities for you to find a church home.

For a list of churches in central Virginia, visit www.ebiblestories.com.

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he James River Batteau Festival celebrates the T community’s proud heritage as a major transportation center for tobacco and other cargo, drawing thousand of spectators.

Point of Honor was once the residence of Patrick Henry’s personal physician, George Cabell and is filled with interior and period artifacts.

A Region Bustling with Activity

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Central Virginia is a year-round vacation destination with much to see and experience

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ith its dramatic natural features and profound historical roots, central Virginia finds itself a popular getaway. Situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, central Virginia boasts beautiful panoramic views of tree-filled summits. From the traditional batteau festival to Native American powwows, Christian music concerts, craft shows and more, the central Virginia area booms with activity as families and friends find pleasure in socializing year round.

Attractions Lynchburg Amazement Square, The Rightmire Children’s Museum (434) 845-1888 Located in downtown Lynchburg, it’s a hands-on wonderland where children are encouraged to roam and learn.

summer, it’s alive for a series of concerts and block parties known as “Friday Cheers.” But it returns to its roots on Saturday mornings when local residents shop for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Miller-Claytor House (434) 847-1640 For anyone fascinated with Thomas Jefferson, the Miller-Claytor House near the entrance of Riverside Park is a must. Legend has it that this is where Jefferson first ate a tomato to prove the “new” fruit wasn’t poisonous.

Monument Terrace This newly restored and beautifully landscaped, 39-step hillside stairway is dedicated to the memory of the city’s wartime dead, from the Civil War to Vietnam. It is Lynchburg’s most recognizable architectural feature and gathering place, often serving as the scene of patriotic rallies.

Blue Ridge Parkway Less than 20 miles west of Lynchburg, the Blue Ridge Parkway passes through Bedford, Amherst and Nelson counties. Vistas are most spectacular in spring and fall.

The Community Market (434) 455-4485 Downtown Lynchburg’s Community Market is the third oldest farmers’ market in the USA. Located on the corner of Twelfth and Main Streets, the market performs double duties.

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The refurbishing of the city’s most beloved landmarks, the Monument Terrace war memorial, honors the sacrifices of veterans from the Civil War through Vietnam. Photo courtesy of the City of Lynchburg.

The Old City Cemetery consist of 26 acres and is the burial place of more than 2,000 Confederate soldiers and Union troops. There are tours with guides in period dress, three museums, and a active horticulture program. Photo courtesy of the City of Lynchburg.

Old City Cemetery (434) 847-1465 Not only does this cemetery feature an extensive section of Confederate graves, but it also offers the Pest House Medical Museum, a restored train station, a hearse museum, a chapel, diverse natural and horticultural resources, and a year-round program of lectures and tours.

Point of Honor (434) 455-6226 Named for its early reputation as a dueling site, this 19th century mansion on Cabell Street was once the residence of Patrick Henry’s personal physician, George Cabell.

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Crabtree Falls (800) 732-5821 With five separate cascades, this natural feature near Montebello is one of the more spectacular waterfalls east of the Mississippi and south of Niagara.

Monacan Indian Village and Museum (434) 946-2531 Recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Monacan Indian Nation, located in Amherst County, is a small tribe composed of 1,000 people. Its culture in the region dates back 10,000 years. The tribal museum was developed by the Monacans with grants from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, the Sweetgrass Foundation, and the Easley Foundation.

The Monacan Nation located in Amherst County preserves its past heritage and ancient customs, bringing together the Siouan language and culture.

Oak Ridge Estate (434) 263-8676 Oak Ridge is a 200-year-old estate formerly owned by a number of businessmen prominent in Virginia history. Wall Street financier and Nelson County native Thomas Fortune Ryan purchased the estate in 1901 and transformed the small, Federal-style dwelling into a 50-room Colonial Revival mansion. Much of Ryan's American Empire furniture remains in the home. The Holland family acquired the 4,800 acre estate (with 50 outbuildings) in 1989 and has been restoring it ever since.

Walton's Mountain Museum (434) 831-2000 Opened on October 16, 1992, this building formerly served as an elementary and high school. "The Waltons" creator and John-Boy's alter ego, Earl Hamner, grew up in the home across the street. Walton’s Mountain Museum offers replicas of John-Boy's bedroom, Ike Godsey's Store, "The Waltons" kitchen and living room as well as displays of hundreds of photographs and pieces of memorabilia.

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Bedford County Avenel Plantation (540) 586-1814 Historic Avenel, circa 1838, was the focal point of a 200-acre plantation that has served as the centerpiece in the social, cultural and political life of Bedford for over 150 years. It has played host to many distinguished visitors including General Robert E. Lee and Edgar Allen Poe. The unique and original architectural features of the house make it one of the region's treasures.

The Appomattox Court House National Historic Park offers a reconstructed 1860s village and performances from a battalion of re-enactors. Photo courtesy of Town of Appomattox.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (434) 332-5996 One highlight of Appomattox attractions is the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park marking the site of the original village of Appomattox Courthouse. Here, Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant negotiated the terms of surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, which led to the end of the War Between the States. The majority of the buildings are original to the site, and have been maintained just as they were on April 9, 1865. Experience Civil War History at its best....Appomattox, where our nation reunited.

Booker T. Washington National Monument (540) 721-2094 This monument honors the life and legacy of African-American leader Booker T. Washington. Born into slavery on a tobacco plantation in 1856, Washington rose to prominence as an educator, orator, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

This historic site interprets Washington's life through exhibits, film, a living history farm, guided tours, and special events.

National D-Day Memorial (540) 586-3329 The D-Day Memorial was constructed atop a sweeping hillside just outside Bedford City.

Framed by a magnificent arch, the national memorial was designed to pay homage to all the Allied soldiers who died in the Normandy invasion of 1944. It was built in Bedford to honor the community’s loss of 23 young men that day, the highest per capita sacrifice of any town in America.

Clover Hill Village (434) 352-3996 An enchanting collection of period buildings including a general store, one room schoolhouse, chapel, blacksmith shop, residence and more. The original "Clover Hill Village” served as the site of organizational meetings resulting in the formation of Appomattox County in 1845.

The Appomattox Historical Society now runs Clover Hill as a living history village.

Cub Creek Pottery (434) 248-5074 Tour this unique residential, apprenticeship pottery studio and experience how pottery is created and fired. Watch handcrafted pottery pieces being made which are also available for purchase. Located at the edge of Appomattox County, Cub Creek Pottery is a stand out, "hands on" experience in Appomattox attractions.

The National D-Day Memorial in Bedord features gardens, a reflecting pool and a series of statues depicting scenes from D-Day.

Peaks of Otter (540) 586-4496 At milepost 86 along the Parkway, twin mountain peaks rise to an elevation of 4,200 feet. In their shadows are hiking trails, selfguided wildflower walks, picnic clearings,

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campgrounds, a charming restaurant and lodging facilities.

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (434) 525-1806 Thomas Jefferson built his unique octagonal house as a getaway. Today, the home is not only open daily for tours, but is the scene of concentrated archaeological activity designed to unearth even more about Jefferson and his world.

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest home was built as a getaway retreat in Forest. Photo courtesy of Thomas Jefferson Poplar Forest.

Campbell County Avoca Museum (434) 369-1076 The home and burial place of Colonel Charles Lynch, a Revolutionary War patriot and the brother of Lynchburg founder John Lynch, Avoca also hosts a series of summer music festivals on its grounds.

Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial (434) 376-2044 Patrick Henry established his mansion and working farm near Brookneal. A pleasant 35mile drive from Lynchburg down US 501, the property has a museum dedicated to Henry’s life and features the largest Osage orange tree in the state. www.lynchburgchamber.org

The James River Batteau Festival This week-long return to the James River, which began in 1986, celebrates the flatbottomed wooden craft that hauled tobacco downstream in John Lynch’s day. Reconstructed by local communities and civic groups, these” bateaux” take a leisurely trip from Lynchburg upriver to Richmond in mid-June, stopping each night to camp and play.

Celebrate America Held during the Fourth of July weekend with activities for the entire family, festival goers enjoy carnival rides, food, tours, games and music. The grand finale of the day is the largest fireworks display in central Virginia.

The event is sponsored by Thomas Road Baptist Church.

Friday Cheers Held during the summer months, Friday Cheers is a social event featuring music and dancing provided by area bands. The weekly events help raise money for local non-profit organizations while offering a fun pastime for area people.

Kaleidoscope This is Lynchburg’s annual fall festival, a three-weekend collage of events ranging from Day in the Park to the Lynchburg Art Festival to the Lynchburg Craft Show. Another high point is the Virginia Ten-Miler, which uses Lynchburg’s challenging topography to test an annual field of runners that include both local hobbyists and world-known award winners.

Garden Day Garden Day in Lynchburg is part of Historic Garden Week in Virginia, the oldest and largest statewide house and garden tour event in the nation. The tours offered each year at the peak of Virginia’s springtime color benefit the restoration of historic grounds throughout the state. Many houses have interesting family histories intertwined with the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the Victorian era.

The Virginia Christmas Spectacular On the first two weekends of December, Thomas Road Baptist Church gives new meaning to the term “family tree.” From its simple beginnings in 1971 to today’s Broadway-style production now featuring two giant living Christmas trees, an elaborate and entertaining musical with a Christian message is put on for the public.

Winterfest Staged at Liberty University in late December, this has become one of the most popular celebrations of Christian rock in America, attracting high-profile groups like Jars of Clay and Casting Crowns.

Christmas at Point of Honor This event re-creates the celebratory style of the early 19th-century Federalists.

Amherst County Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival Every October, Rebec Vineyard in Amherst County attracts a multitude of garlic lovers, or just “fun lovers,” who eat garlic-fortified food, sample Virginia wines, listen to bands and help to crown a Garlic Queen.

Steeplechase Held at Oak Ridge Estate in Nelson County, the race is sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association and attracts top horses, riders and trainers.

Monacan Powwow The annual Monacan Powwow features Native American dancers, drummers, and artists from Virginia and across the U.S.

Appomattox County Appomattox Railroad Festival Treat the family to a full fall weekend of small-town ambiance and good old-fashioned fun that includes a parade, music, train rides and fireworks. The Good Ole Days exhibit is a festival favorite, featuring the clothing, tools, food and other products of a bygone era.

Bedford County Smith Mountain Lake Festivals Families looking for a day of games, food and fun head to Smith Mountain Lake each autumn for the Fall Festival, while house and garden enthusiasts flock to the Charity Home

The Smith Mountain Lake Annual Wine Festival draws tasters and non-tasters alike. Photo courtesy of Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce.

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Tour. Entertainment at the Annual Wine Festival draws tasters and nontasters alike.

Centerfest This old-fashioned downtown celebration is held on a Saturday in the early fall. Several of Bedford’s streets are blocked off and the area quickly fills with thousands of visitors enjoying food, music and crafters’ booths.

The Elk’s Home Christmas Lights Hundreds of thousands of Christmas bulbs are strung around the grounds of the National Elk’s Retirement Home, and the flipping of the initial switch is a landmark holiday moment.

Campbell County Uncle Billy’s Day What started as a summer flea market in the Town of Altavista has turned into a music festival, mass reunion and community block party. But, as a flea market, it remains one of the largest you’ll find anywhere.

Central Virginia is known for its wealth of Orchards, Vineyards and Wineries Orchards Amherst/Nelson County • Morris Orchard: (434) 929-2401 • The Apple Shed: (434) 263-8843 •D rumheller's Orchard: (434) 563-5036 • S aunder's Brothers Orchard: (434) 277-5455 •M ountain Cove Orchard: (434) 263-5392 Bedford County •G ross Orchard Apple Valley: (540) 586-2436 • Johnson’s Orchard: (540) 586-3707

Vineyards/Wineries Amherst/Nelson County •R ebec Vineyards: (434) 946-5168

• Mountain Cove Vineyard and Winery: (434) 263-5392 • Wintergreen Vineyard and Winery: (434) 361-2519 • Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery: (434) 361-1266 • Delfosse Vineyard and Winery: (434) 263-6100 • Veritas Winery: (540) 456-8000 • Afton Mountain Winery: (540) 456-8667 • Cardinal Pointe: (540) 456-8400 Bedford County • LeoGrande Winery: (540) 586-4066 • Savoy-Lee Winery: (540) 297-9275 • Hickory Hill Vineyards (540) 296-1393 • White Rock Vineyards & Winery: (540) 890-3359 • Peaks of Otter Winery: (540) 586-3707

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Putt-Putt Fun Center provides indoor and outdoor activities year around for all ages. Photo courtesy of Putt-Putt Fun Center.

Calvin Falwell Field, home of the Lynchburg Hillcats (AAA baseball). Photo courtesy of LuAnn Hunt.

Outdoor Fun and Adventure Galore

Recreation

A paradise for sportsmen and spectators alike

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Cyclist can enjoy various championship races held throughout the region. Photo courtesy of Jeff Haden Blackbird Media, Inc.

he Sporting News consistently ranks Lynchburg as one of America’s “Best Sports Cities.” And in 2007, National Geographic Adventure magazine picked Lynchburg to represent Virginia in its feature highlighting the 50 Top Adventure Towns in the U.S, citing its “ideal mix of terrain, activity and opportunity.” Adding to this mix of opportunity is the construction of a snow-free ski slope on Liberty University’s 5,000-acre mountain. The first snowless slope in the United States made of Snowflex, the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center will provide area residents the chance to ski, snowboard and snow tube even during the area’s warmest summer months. The Center is scheduled for an early 2009 opening.

Central Virginia’s recreation scene boasts a number of opportunities for the spectator and participant alike. Whether you want to hike a trail in the fall, watch a minor league baseball game in the spring, or ice skate year round, there is something for everyone.

For the Outdoor Adventurer Hiking and Bike Trails

Lynchburg boasts an extensive trails system that connects midtown to the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and the Point of Honor Trail via the Kemper Station Trail. Many of the trails run through the Blackwater Creek Natural Area, a linear greenway which has over 300 acres of forested terrain right in the heart of the city. Bike rentals are available at Kemper Street Station Bike rentals located on 301 Grove Street.

Hikers will enjoy the breathtaking views and scenic landscapes available in the region. Photo courtesy of Wintergreen Resort.

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• Riverside Park: (434) 455-5858 • Jefferson Park: (434) 455-5858 • Riverfront Skate Park: (434) 845-1888 Appomattox • Sailer's Creek Battlefield Historic Park: (434) 392-3435 • Holliday Lake State Park: (434) 248-6308 • Twin Lakes State Park: (434) 392-3435

The Naturalist Program offered through the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation allows participants hands-on activities that help teach environmental awareness and resource conservation. Photo courtesy of Lynchburg Parks & Recreation.

Kemper Street Station Bike Rentals (434) 455-5858 lackwater Creek Bikeway & Riverwalk B (434) 455-5858 Liberty Mountain Trail System (434) 582-2000 Percival’s Island Natural Area (434) 455-5858 Appalachian Trail (434) 263-7015

Campbell County • Staunton River Battlefield State Park: (434) 454-4312 • Staunton River State Park: (434) 572-4623 • Occoneechee State Park: (434) 374-2210 Bedford County • Smith Mountain Lake: (800) 676-8203 • Liberty Lake Park: (540) 586-7161

Horseback Riding Horse lovers are encouraged to ride their horses at a number of farms, bed and breakfasts and parks in the central Virginia area.

Local colleges also promote horseback riding and provide stables, including Randolph College in Lynchburg, and Sweet Briar College in Amherst.

Crabtree Falls (800) 732-5821

The City of Lynchburg and several nearby counties offer varied recreation programs, using a combined 12 parks, 24 playgrounds, eight community centers, 26 baseball diamonds, dozens of tennis courts, a horseshoe pitching area, frisbee golf course, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool at Miller Park.

The naturalist recreation program offered through the Lynchburg City Parks and Recreation department provides a wide variety of classes and activities for adults and children and includes caring for wildlife in the Nature Zone.

Lynchburg • Miller Park: (434) 455-5858 • Peaks View Park: (434) 455-5858

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Skiing Wintergreen Resort (434) 325-8200 About 40 minutes up the road from Lynchburg, Wintergreen Resort welcomes thousands of skiers each winter.

Not an outdoorsy type of person, check out the following venues and activities featuring sports under roof like ice skating, bowling, tennis, volleyball and more:

Blue Ridge Parkway (434) 263-7015

Local and State Parks

Located in downtown Lynchburg and run by the Amazement Square Children’s Museum.

For the Indoor Opportunist

Wintergreen Mountain Resort Trails (434) 325-8200

Peaks of Otter (434) 263-7015

Wintergreen Resort, located in Nelson County, is Virginia’s largest ski resort. Photo courtesy of Wintergreen Resort.

Waterskiers and fisherman will enjoy the 500 miles of shoreline at Smith Mountain Lake. Photo courtesy of Lynn Fisher.

Summer Fun Smith Mountain Lake: (800) 676-8203 Water lovers can take advantage of the short drive to Smith Mountain Lake and enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, fishing and sailing.

Putt-Putt Fun Center (434) 237-7888 Not only does Putt-Putt offer classic miniature golf, but it provides extreme fun through Go-Kart racing, bumper boats, batting cages and a large indoor game room.

Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skate Park (434) 845-1888

• LaHaye Ice Center: (434) 592-3953 • Downtown YMCA: (434) 847-5597 • Jamerson Family YMCA: (434-582-1900 • Fort Hill Bowling Center: (434) 239-9261 • AMF Lynchburg Lanes: (434) 528-2695 • Sports Racket: (434) 385-7534

Youth Sports Central Virginia boasts successful youth programs in baseball, soccer, football and swimming, just to name a few. In 2007, Amherst County’s community of Madison Heights was host to the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series. Lynchburg United Soccer is rallying to make its “field of dreams” a reality.

The Lynchburg Regional Soccer Complex sits on 96-acres of land with two fields in use.

After completion, the facility will consist of 10 full-sized soccer fields, adequate parking, restrooms and concessions.

Want to Sit Back and Watch?

If you’d rather watch sports than play, the options are plenty. Lynchburg City Stadium is home to the Carolina league Hillcats. After a recent renovation, the stadium features many amenities including plush skyboxes and updated concession areas.

Enjoy college football at Williams Stadium as Big South Champions the Liberty Flames play on new Astroturf. This venue recently underwent massive improvements that include large video screens at the end zone and box seats. With six local colleges, there is always a sporting event to catch.

Other Spectator Opportunities Virginia Ten-Miler Participants range from local hobbyists and marathon winners to Olympic gold medalists.

Golfing

Lynchburg has been ranked among Golf Digest’s top metro areas. Local golf clubs include:

* Poplar Grove Golf Club: (434) 946-9933; 18 holes, Par 73

Mariners Landing Golf and Country Club: (540) 297-7888; 18 holes, Par 72

Winton Golf Course: (434) 946-5134; 18 holes, Par 71

oplar Forest: P (434) 525-0473; 9 Holes, Par 72

Bedford County

olonial Hills Golf Club: C (434) 525-3954; 18 holes, Par 71

Amherst County

* Ivy Hills Golf Club: (434) 525-2680 18 holes, Par 72 * London Downs Golf Club: (434) 525-4653; 18 Holes, Par 72

Nelson County S toney Creek Golf Course at Wintergreen: (434) 325-2200; 27 holes, Par 72

Wintergreen Golf Resort – Devil’s Knob: (434) 325-2200; 18 holes, Par 7

eaks Par 3 Golf Course: P (434) 528-3458

Bull Bucking Events Northwind Stables hosts Bull Bucking in Bedford County – a Friday night bull-riding competition.

Blue Ridge Brawl A Bassmaster Elite series competition, it takes place at Smith Mountain Lake April 23-26th.

* Chamber Members Photo courtesy of London Downs Golf Course.

Steeplechase Held at Oak Ridge Estate in Nelson County, the race is sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association and attracts top horses, riders and trainers.

Point-to-Point Races Bedford County is host to horse racing, competitive team jumping, stick horse riding, and Jack Russell terrier racing.

Assault on Liberty Mountain Challenges the expert, pro and sport categories with monstrous climbs, steep and technical descents. The race is approximately 19 miles and is a part of the Virginia DeRailer Racing Series.

Investment Counsel

Portfolio Management Sound.

Disciplined.

Effective.

Retirement Plans • IRAs • Keoghs Endowments • Individuals • Mutual Funds The Appalachian Building, Second Floor 800 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 Telephone (434) 845-4900 Web site: www.fbpinc.com

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Conferences, Retreats, Banquets, Weddings, Spacious Guest Rooms • 10,000 square feet of conference/banquet space Seven conference rooms, for groups large and small • State-of-the-art audio-visual technology including 10-foot screens and mounted LCD projectors • Full catering services, executive chef • 38 spacious rooms, continental breakfast included, furnished with wireless Internet service, cable TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board • Two comfortably furnished lounges

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Conference Coordinator 434.381.6266 Inn 434.381.6207 • toll free 866.388.6207 www.elstoninn.com Sweet Briar, Virginia 24595

The Lynchburg Museum shares stories about the people and fascinating events that have shaped central Virginia and features a collection of memorabilia, fine furnishings, paintings, costumes and other treasures. Photo courtesy of Lynchburg Museum System.

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The Academy of Fine Arts brings in a variety of performers, such as the Hot 8 Brass Band, an authentic New Orleans jazz band.

The EC Glass High School Drama Department won the 2008 Virginia Theatre Association (VTA) State Secondary School Theatre Championship. This is the seventh state theatre championship for EC Glass since 1980, and they have represented the USA at the Edinburgh Arts Festival Fringe five times since 1990. Photo courtesy of EC Glass High School.

Arts

Where Creativity Thrives

Lynchburg is for lovers of dance, art, song and so much more

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ith six colleges and a variety of local theater and dance academies, Lynchburg has an abundance of creative opportunities available to art lovers.

Central Virginia’s cultural landscape includes The Renaissance Theater, Dance Theater of Lynchburg and Virginia School of the Arts. The Lynchburg Museum shares stories about the people and fascinating events that have shaped central Virginia and exhibits treasures of all kinds. With more than one dozen bookstores, Lynchburg is a frequent stop for book-signings and lectures by authors on tour. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in music, dance, theater, or visual arts, you will find an outlet in Lynchburg and its surrounding areas.

The Virginia Center for Creative Arts is an international retreat which supports the often invisible but essential creative phase of artmaking, providing the world's finest writers, visual artists and composers uninterrupted time and space, away from the distractions of daily life, for the creation of new work.

Community Theater The Renaissance Theater (434) 845-4427 www.lynchburgchamber.org

The theater, located on Commerce Street, offers an open space, excellent acoustics, and an inviting atmosphere to enjoy the best of local theatre.

Dillard Fine Arts Center Theatre (434) 544-8100 The multi-purpose building, on the campus of Lynchburg College, is the site of numerous art exhibitions and student-produced plays, as well as a variety of receptions and other special events.

Bedford Little Town Players (540) 586-5881 Founded in 1975, its purpose is to promote, organize, rehearse and present theatrical productions for the education, enjoyment, and literary enlightenment of the members of the organization and general public.

Altavista Little Theater (434) 369-9622 The Altavista Little Theatre is a group of volunteers dedicated to serving area citizens through dramatic arts. The normal season includes two performances per year, which are held at the Altavista High School auditorium.

The Little Dinner Theater (434) 239-7250 Interactive theatre that will have you dancing in the aisles. Check out this company if you are ready to have a good time and don't mind getting water splashed in your face.

Black Theater Ensemble (434) 426-0212???

Dance The Dance Theatre of Lynchburg (434) 846-6272 The Dance Theatre of Lynchburg offers accessible dance programs in Lynchburg’s revitalized downtown area.

Virginia School of the Arts (434) 847-8688 The Virginia School of the Arts, a private residential and day school, offers a comprehensive dance curriculum in which students have the opportunity to explore their creative talents as well as develop strong dance technique and pursue a full academic program.

It is the only institution of its kind in Virginia, nationally one of only six.

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Classical and Choral Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra (434) 845-6675 Since 1983, The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has added music to our lives, educated our children, and added a cultural dimension to the special quality of life that draws families and businesses to central Virginia.

The Academy of Fine Arts (434) 528-3256 Established through a merger between the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center and the Academy of Music, the purpose of the Academy of Fine Arts is to preserve the best goals and achievements of the two long-standing and respected arts organizations.

Sedalia Center (434) 299-5080 It is dedicated to cultural arts in central Virginia hosting a variety of music festivals throughout the year, spotlighting bluegrass, blues and Celtic music.

RiverFlick Film Series (434) 845-8850 RiverFlick is a free community event which shows family-friendly movies in an outdoor theater once a month throughout the summer.

Movie classics are selected from a variety of genres to appeal to a wide audience.

The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra contributes to the excellent quality of local culture.

L ynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra (434) 845-6675 The Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra is a full orchestra comprised of high school students and a few talented middle school students.

Jefferson Choral Society (434) 528-5700 The 100-plus voices that comprise the Jefferson Choral Society represent 15 different communities in and around central Virginia.

The name was chosen because of proximity to Thomas Jefferson’s summer home, Poplar Forest, and his love of classical music.

Museums and Galleries Maier Museum of Art (434) 947-8136 http://www.randolphcollege.edu Randolph College’s nationally recognized Maier Museum of Art features works by outstanding American artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Riverviews Artspace (434) 847-7277 On the revitalized Lynchburg Riverfront, Riverviews Artspace presents exhibitions of regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists.

Cantate (434) 544-8443 Cantate is an organization dedicated to bringing classical choral music to the children and youth of central Virginia.

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Avoca Museum (434) 369-1076 The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture.

It contains a unique collection of local antiques, including Native American artifacts and Civil War memorabilia.

Pest House Medical Museum (434) 847-1465 The small, white-frame "Pest House Medical Museum" building - now located in the Old City Cemetery - was originally built in the 1840s and served as a medical office after the Civil War. In 1987-88 the Southern Memorial Association restored the building to recreate and interpret medical science of the era.

L egacy Museum of African American History (434) 845-3455 This museum offers exhibitions and programs on all aspects of local African American history and culture from the first arrival of Africans in Lynchburg until the present day.

Daura Gallery (434) 544-8343 The Daura Gallery, on the campus of Lynchburg College, features an art collection that includes paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture by Pierre Daura and many other American and European artists.

Shows, Concerts and Events The Ellington Fellowship Playhouse (434) 845-2162 The Ellington is dedicated to jazz great Duke Ellington. You’ll find a mix of musical styles on the Ellington stage, and legendary performers including Doc Watson, Chuck Mangione, Taj Mahal, Junior Walker, Delbert McClinton, the Dirty Dozen, Duke Robillard and many more.

The Lynchburg Museum exhibits silver and furniture made in Lynchburg, fine art, antique toys, Civil War memorabilia, sports, artifacts from the civil rights era, aviation, music, and much more! Photo courtesy of Lynchburg Museum System.

Located on the grounds of the Virginia Center for Creative Arts, this working fountain is a site specific sculpture built in 1995 by VCCA Fellow Ivy Parsons, who lives in Baltimore Maryland. It is made from rope and slate. Photo courtesy of the VCCA.

Court House Museum (434) 455-6226 This museum is the home of central Virginia's best collection of memorabilia, fine furnishings, costumes, and industrial history.

The Community Market is the third oldest farmers market in the USA, and it also boasts an array of special events year-round. Photos courtesy of Lynchburg Community Market.

shopping & dining

An Impressive Variety in Shopping & Dining And it just keeps on growing

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entral Virginia’s shopping and dining resources are growing exponentially and include offerings from local entrepreneurs like the Farm Basket to large, national chains such as Buffalo Wild Wings.

New retail businesses and shopping centers are cropping up along Route 221 in Forest, as well as Wards Road. Recently completed in 2008, Wards Crossing West near the Lynchburg Regional Airport provides a variety of shops like Kohls, Old Navy and Ross.

Still under construction is Thomas Jefferson Crossing which will feature a number of highend retail shops and restaurants, including those already opened in the area that offer home decorative items and luxury clothing.

L ynchburg Community Market (434) 847-1499 A gathering place for commerce with regionally grown produce, quality crafters and an array of eateries.

Candlers Mountain Station Located off Route 460, retail stores include Toys R Us, T.J. Maxx, andRugged Wearhouse in this shopping center as well as a 10-screen movie theater.

The Farm Basket (434) 528-1107 Fine gifts including garden, china, specialty foods, and custom-filled gift baskets.

Boonsboro Shopping Center This upscale shopping center is home to the Silver Thistle, Talbots and Chicos, and a grocery store.

Popular Shopping Venues

Wards Crossing East This plaza is home to anchor stores including Target, Best Buy and Barnes and Noble.

River Ridge Mall (434) 237-1122 The Mall boasts four department stores– Belk, Sears, JC Penney and Macys–and more than 85 shops and restaurants. Also under construction, a Regal Cinemas theater, featuring plush stadium seating. The project is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2009. www.lynchburgchamber.org

Wyndhurst (434) 846-2333 Wyndhurst is a mixed community of residential and commercial property. It offers more than 20 specialty shops.

Wards Crossing West Recently completed in 2008, this plaza offers several stores including A.C Moore, Old Navy and Rue 21.

Central Virginia offers more than 100 restaurants to satisfy anyone’s appetite.

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Dining Central Virginia offers more than 100 restaurants ranging from cutting edge ethnic to widely-known chain restaurants like Golden Corral. You will find Asian, German, Latin American, Indian and Mediterranean, and Thai, as well as steakhouses, pizzarias, seafood eateries, coffee houses and sports bars. Below is just a sampling of what Lynchburg offers: Steakhouses • J ohnny Bull’s Restaurant/ The Imbibery Lounge (at the Kirkley Hotel): (434) 237-6333 • N ew London Steakhouse: (434) 5253826 Italian • I sabella’s Italian Trattoria: (434) 385-1660 • M onte Carlo Italian Restaurant: (434) 385-7711 • Olive Garden: (434) 237-4395 Chinese • C hina Royal: (434) 385-0011 Casual Dining • The Babcock House Bed & Breakfast Inn: (434) 352-7532 • B uffalo Wild Wings: (434) 237-8111 • C harleys: (434) 237-5988 • D epot Grill: (434) 846-4464 • G olden Corral: (434) 832-6440 • K enney’s Restaurant: (434) 846-5002 • L ynch’s Point (at the Holiday Inn Select): (434) 528-2500 • P oplar Grille (at the Holiday Inn Select): (434) 528-2500 • Terrace on the James: (434) 455-4999 Casual Gourmet • The Farm Basket: (434) 528-1107 • M agnolia Foods: (434) 528-5442 • M ain Street Eatery and Catering Co.: (434) 847-2526 • M ariners Landing Resort & Conference Center: (540) 297-4900 Barbeque • D ickey’s BBQ Pit: (434) 237-8465 • Silver Pig: (434) 846-5676 Pizza • Domino’s Pizza: (434) 385-0404 • Domino’s Pizza: (434) 237-7788 • Papa John’s Pizza: (434) 384-3800 • Papa John’s Pizza: (434) 239-8000

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Major Employers Company Aerofin Corporation American Hofmann Corporation AREVA NP Inc. Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc. Avante' Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Banker Steel Company, L.L.C. Barr Laboratories, Inc. Bat Masonry Company, Inc. Bausch & Lomb Inc. BB&T Campbell County CENTRA Central Virginia Community College Central Virginia Community Services Child and Family Services Cintas City of Lynchburg Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc. Courtland Center First Piedmont Corporation Fleet Laboratories Flowers Baking Company of Lynchburg, LLC Flowserve Frito-Lay, Inc. Generation Solutions Genworth Financial Holiday Inn Select INTERMET- Archer Creek International Paper J. Crew Jamerson Family YMCA Kirkley Hotel and Conference Center Kroger Office Liberty Christian Academy Liberty University Lynchburg City Schools Lynchburg College Lynchburg Community Action Group, Inc. Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center Lynchburg Steel Company, LLC Marvin V. Templeton & Sons Mary Baldwin College - Adult Degree Programs Medical Associates of Central Virginia, Inc. Mountain Lake Hotel Nationwide Insurance Natural Bridge of Virginia Old Dominion Job Corps Center Olive Garden Orthopaedic Center of Central Virginia Presbyterian Homes & Family Services, Inc. Progress Printing Company Randolph College Royal Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac, Inc. RR Donnelley Sam's Club Sands Anderson Marks & Miller Schewel Furniture Co., Inc. Sheetz Inc. Sonny Merryman, Inc. Southern Air, Inc. Southern Health StarTek Inc., Lynchburg Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center SunTrust Bank Sweet Briar College The Babcock & Wilcox Company The Homestead The News & Advance Thomas Road Baptist Church Thompson Trucking, Inc. Tyco Electronics Corp.

Verizon Wachovia Bank Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Lynchburg Westminster Canterbury Westover Dairy Wiley|Wilson Wintergreen Resort WSET-TV YMCA of Central VA - Downtown Branch

Type of Company Manufacturers - Coils Manufacturers - Balancing Machines Nuclear Products & Services Material Handling Equipment Nursing Homes Steel Fabricators Manufacturers - Pharmaceutical Contractors - Masonry Eyewear - Wholesaler Banking - Commercial Government - County Hospitals - General Medical and Surgical Schools - Universities & Colleges Counseling Services Medical Facility - Clinic Uniforms, Mats, Restroom Services Government - City Contractors - Commercial & Industrial Counseling Services Waste Collection Services Manufacturers - Consumer Package Goods Bakeries - Commercial Manufacturers - Valve Actuators Manufacturers - Food Products Home Health Services Insurance Agencies Hotels and Motels Manufacturers - Castings Manufacturers - Packaging Catalog Mail Order Fitness and Recreational Sports Center Hotels and Motels Grocery Stores Schools - Elementary & Secondary Schools - Universities & Colleges Schools - Elementary & Secondary Schools - Universities & Colleges Community Action Organizations Rehabilitation Centers Steel Fabricators Contractors - Paving Schools - Universities & Colleges Physicians - Internal Medicine Hotels and Motels Insurance Agencies Hotels and Motels Schools - Technical and Trade Restaurants Physicians - Orthopaedic Child and Youth Organizations Printing - Commercial Schools - Universities & Colleges Automobile Dealers Printing - Commercial Warehouse Clubs Attorneys Furniture Stores Convenience Food and Gas Stores Bus Dealers Contractors - Mechanical Health Insurance Business Process Outsourcing Nursing Homes Banking - Commercial Schools - Universities & Colleges Manufacturers - Nuclear Hotels and Motels Newspaper Publishers Churches Trucking - Heavy Hauling Wireless Communication Telephone Companies Banking - Commercial Department Stores Retirement Community-Independent/Assisted Living Dairies Engineers Resorts Television Stations Fitness and Recreational Sports Center

Employees 225 103 1600 160 180 100 487 100 157 200 333 3330 346 713 320 120 1209 108 115 125 354 160 245 436 131 1200 100 181 150 640 182 130 619 184 3216 1321 560 110 150 115 100 500 129 137 400 200 138 124 148 100 247 288 107 550 125 170 158 129 115 354 178 275 150 103 394 2060 1200 142 165 200 799 165 175 403 297 100 170 400 112 341

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Downtown Lynchburg continues its revitalization of historic buildings and residences as well as the influx of new businesses.

City of Lynchburg www.lynchburgva.gov Climate Mean annual temperature........................56ºF Average January temperature...................27.3 Average July temperature.........................86.7 Record high...........................................106ºF Record low.............................................-10ºF Average annual precipitation.................... 41” Average annual snowfall........................ 17.8”

City Hall.................................(434) 856-2489 Public Schools........................(434) 522-3700 Main Library...........................(434) 455-6300 Post Office..............................(434) 528-8900 Emergency................................................911 Police.....................................(434) 847-1602 Sheriff.....................................(434) 847-1301 Electricity............................. 1-800-956-4237 Trash......................................(434) 856-2489 Water / Sewer.........................(434) 455-3840 Voting....................................(434) 847-1609 or www.sbe.virginia.gov Licenses Business…………………....…(434) 455-3880 Automobile / DMV………......(866) 878-2582 Pet......…………………………(434) 856-2489 Hunting / Fishing....................(434) 525-7522 Hospitals and Clinics Lynchburg General Hospital...(434) 200-3000 Virginia Baptist Hospital.........(434) 200-4000 Free Clinic of Central Virginia.(434) 847-5866 Lynchburg Health Dept...........(434) 947-6785 Veterans Primary Care Clinic..(800) 827-1000

Distances To Selected Cities CITY.......................................... MILES AWAY Richmond, VA..........................................114 Norfolk, VA..............................................195 Atlanta, GA..............................................470 Chicago, IL...............................................697 Greensboro, NC.......................................110 New York, NY...........................................415 Pittsburgh, PA...........................................323 Washington, D.C......................................180 State Sales Tax State Rate..............................................4.0 % Local Rate..............................................1.0% Food.......................................................6.5% Lodging..................................................5.5% ity of Lynchburg (2006 Census Bureau) C Population...........................................69,335 Median Age.............................................37.6 Area (in square miles).................................49 Median Household Income...............$34,720* Median Home Value........................$137,340* Total Household Units.........................28,873 Real Estate (per $100)............................$1.05 Personal Property Tax Rate.....................$3.80 Automobile Decal...............................$29.50 Registered Motor Vehicles...................57,955 www.lynchburgchamber.org

Lynchburg Regional Airport is central Virginia’s premier full service airport, offering businesses and leisure travelers with turbo prop and regional jet flights connecting to major hubs on the east coast.

Photo courtesy of the City of Lynchburg.

Transportation Services Lynchburg Regional Airport....(434) 455-6090 Amtrak Train Station...............(800) 872-7245 Greater Lynchburg Transit Co.. (434) 847-7771 Informational Services Blue Ridge Poison Control......(800) 222-1222 Human Services of Lynchburg.(434) 455-5850 Information & Referral Center.(434) 845-8016

Legal Aid Society....................(434) 846-1326 Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce....... (434) 845-5966 Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau..................(434) 847-1811 or.........................................(800) 732-5821 Additional Services Better Business Bureau...........(800) 533-5501 Citizens First...........................(434) 856-2489 Crime Stoppers.......................(888) 798-5900 Crisis Line...............................(434) 947-4357 Daily Bread............................(434) 845-5703 Food Bank, Lynchburg Area....(434) 845-4099 Lynchburg Community Action Group......................(434) 846-2778 Mental Health America of Central VA...........................(434) 847-9055 Salvation Army.......................(434) 845-5939 State Police of Virginia............(800) 552-0962 United Way of Central Virginia....................(434) 846-8467

County of Amherst www.countyofamherst.com Population...........................................32,239 Median Age.............................................37.8 Area (in square miles)...............................470 Median Household Income...............$43,095* Median Home Value........................$205,885* Total Household Units.........................13,635 Real Estate (per $100)............................$0.61 .

Personal Property Tax Rate.....................$3.25 Automobile Decal (Incl. in prop tax)........ 25.00 (no more decals) Registered Motor Vehicles...................34,400 Administrators Office..............(434) 946-9400 Public Schools........................(434) 946-9386 Main Library...........................(434) 946-9488 Post Office............................ 1-800-275-8777 Emergency: Ambulance/ Fire/ Police.........911 Sheriff.....................................(434) 946-9381 Electricity............................. 1-800-956-4237 Water, Trash, and Sewer.........(434) 845-1605 Voting....................................(434) 946-9315 Licenses Pet..........................................(434) 946-9318 Business.................................(434) 455-3850 Hunting and Fishing...............(434) 525-7522 Amherst DMV Select..............(434) 946-5218 (Does not issue licenses, learners or identification cards)

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Water/ Sewer..........................(540) 587-6081 Voting....................................(540) 587-6007

State Sales Tax State Rate..............................................4.0 % Local Rate..............................................1.0% Food.......................................................4.0% Lodging..................................................2.0%

Licenses Automobile........................... (866)-878-2582 Pet..........................................(540) 587-6057 Commissioner of Revenue......(540) 587-6051

Town of Amherst www.amherstva.gov Emergency: Ambulance/ Fire/Police…….. 911 Police………………………….(434) 946-7874 Water, Trash, and Sewer.........(434) 946-7885

Appomattox County www.appomattoxcountyva.gov Population...........................................14,128 Median Age.............................................39.6 Area (in square miles)...............................342 Median Household Income...............$31,560* Median Home Value........................$143,893* Total Household Units...........................6,340 Real Estate (per $100)............................$0.66 Personal Property Tax Rate.....................$3.50 Automobile Decal..............................$ 25.00 Registered Motor Vehicles...................15,918 Commissioner of the Revenue....................(434) 352-7450 Public Schools........................(434) 352-8251 J Robert Jamerson Memorial Library.................(434) 352-5340 Post Office............................ 1-800-275-8777 Emergency/ Police/ Fire............................911 Sheriff.....................................(434) 352-2666 Electricity............................. 1-800-956-4237 Water/ Sewer/Trash.................(434) 352-8268 Voting....................................(434) 352-5302 Licenses Automobile............................(866) 878-2582 Appomattox DMV Select........(434) 352-5547 (Does not issue licenses, learners or identification cards) State Sales Tax State Rate..............................................4.0 % Local Rate..............................................1.0% Food.......................................................5.0% Lodging..................................................5.0%

Bedford County www.co.bedford.va.us Population...........................................66,507 Median Age................................................41 Area (in square miles)...............................764 Median Household Income...............$53,470* Median Home Value........................$211,568* Total Household Units.........................30,375 Real Estate (per $100)...........................$ 0.50 Personal Property Tax Rate.....................$8.50 Automobile Decal...............................$25.00 Registered Motor Vehicles...................87,000

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State Sales Tax State Rate..............................................4.0 % Local Rate..............................................1.0% Food.......................................................5.0% Lodging..................................................5.0% Forbes magazine ranks the Lynchburg metro area as the second best in Virginia for its low cost of living, low crime rate and low cost of doing business.

Above, families enjoy the Junior League of Lynchburg’s Day in the Park. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Gurchinoff.

Administration........................(540) 586-7601 Public Schools........................(540) 586-1045 Main Library...........................(434) 525-1817 Post Office............................ 1-800-275-8777 Emergency: Ambulance/ Fire/ Police.........911 Sheriff.....................................(540) 586-7827 Electricity............................. 1-800-956-4237 Trash......................................(540) 586-7656 Water / Sewer.........................(540) 586-7679 Voting....................................(540) 586-7649 Licenses Automobile........................... (866)-878-2582 Pet..........................................(540) 586-7670 Hunting and Fishing...............(434) 525-7522 State Sales Tax State Rate..............................................4.0 % Local Rate..............................................1.0% Food.......................................................4.0% Lodging..................................................5.0%

Bedford City www.bedfordva.gov Population.............................................6,286 Median Age.............................................40.9 Area (in square miles)..............................6.89 Median Household Income...............$36,739* Median Home Value........................$211,047* Total Household Units...........................2,751 Real Estate (per $100)............................$0.81 Personal Property Tax Rate.....................$1.80 Automobile Decal...............................$25.00 Motorcycle..........................................$15.00 Registered Motor Vehicles.....................6,000 City Manager..........................(540) 587-6001 Public Schools........................(540) 586-1045 Main Library...........................(540) 586-8911 Post Office............................ 1-800-275-8777 Emergency: Ambulance/Fire/ Police..........911 Police.....................................(540) 587-6011 Electricity...............................(540) 587-6047 Trash......................................(540) 587-6081

Campbell County www.co.campbell.va.us Population...........................................52,667 Median Age.............................................38.8 Area (in square miles)...............................504 Median Household Income...............$37,280* Median Home Value........................$190,142* Total Household Units.........................23,789 Real Estate (per $100)............................$0.46 Personal Property Tax Rate.....................$3.85 Automobile Decal...............................$25.00 Registered Motor Vehicles...................59,743 County Administrative Ofc.....(434) 332-9525 Public Schools........................(434) 332-3458 Main Library...........................(434) 332-9560 Post Office............................ 1-800-275-8777 Emergency: Ambulance/ Fire/ Police.........911 Sheriff.....................................(434) 332-9580 Electricity............................. 1-800-956-4237 Trash......................................(434) 332-9528 Water/ Sewer..........................(434) 239-8654 Voting....................................(434) 332-9579 Licenses Automobile............................(866) 878-2582 Pet..........................................(434) 332-9590 Business.................................(434) 332-9584 Hunting and Fishing...............(434) 525-7522 State Sales Tax State Rate..............................................4.0 % Local Rate..............................................1.0% Food.......................................................4.0% Lodging..................................................3.0% 2006 U.S. Census Bureau * Information from www.city-data.com 2007

Altavista Train Station. Photo courtesy Town of Altavista

The Perfect Experience that everyone can enjoy

DISCOVER THE LYNCHBURG REGION Whether you enjoy learning about history from visiting local museums or Civil War sites, like to spend the day biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains or on local bikeways, or want to experience fabulous dining and shopping, Lynchburg offers it all!

Email tourism@lynchburgchamber.org to learn more.

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It is, perhaps, the most beautiful place on earth.

But the real beauty of Virginia is the people who live here. They’re our family, our friends and our neighbors. They are the reason and sole purpose for Centra. It’s why we’ve built one of the top cardiovascular hospitals in the country. Why our nurses are ranked among the nation’s best.

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Why we’ve built a state-of-the-art, 150 bed patient tower. And why we’ve opened the area’s first comprehensive cancer center. From Farmville to Smith Mountain Lake and Nelson County to Danville. It’s why we’ve become Virginia’s health care leader.

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