The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is a Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Office located in Central Virginia. Our “region” combines the counties of Appomattox, Amherst, Campbell, and Bedford, and the City of Lynchburg. As of 2019, the Alliance is the only organization of its kind in the Commonwealth of Virginia (being both a Chamber and Economic Development Office). Being founded in 1883 and formally known as the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce, the Alliance was one of the first Chambers of Commerce in Virginia and a founding member of the U.S. Chamber. The Alliance is also one of nearly 115 Chambers in the nation who have earned Five-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber, putting the organization in the top .03% of all Chambers! The Alliance focuses on promoting entrepreneurial start-ups, business expansion and retention, and new job creation; advocacy; workforce development; connecting people and businesses; community, minority, and small business development; and the cultivation of local and regional leadership. Our Mission is to lead regional economic development through: I. Enhancing the Business Climate II. Cultivating Talent III. Generating Jobs & Investment IV. Promoting our Brand & Image Globally. We invite you to JOIN our organization by contacting Heath at hbarret@lynchburgregion.org or by calling 434-845-5966. If you are a member, happy networking!