The Lynchburg Region continues to accelerate, with ongoing investments in infrastructure, business development, and workforce innovation, the region is positioned as one of Virginia’s most promising hubs for growth. For entrepreneurs seeking a place where opportunity meets community — where business and lifestyle align — the Lynchburg Region stands ready to welcome you. ENTREPRENEURIAL MOMENTUM
Ali Berger Founder + CEO The Spark Co. Co-Founder of LYH Women in Business
INSIDE LOOK
I was a 2015 LU grad and launched my career in MD. In 2021, I moved back to Lynchburg on the promise of opportunity! I connected with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance before I decided to officially move back to Lynchburg — they provided me with many resources as a small business owner and connected me to other business owners locally! LYH was a good place for me because as a small business, I could afford to lease a downtown office and keep my operating costs low while living out my “dream office scenario” I moved officially in October and by December had started meeting core business relationships turned friendships through Alliance opportunities. The Alliance connected me to relationships that helped me launch a second business locally, that has created opportunity to connect even more Central Virginia women with opportunities to build the right connections and celebrate. I have built some incredible relationships — people who are extremely relational and overflowing with generosity! I have never enjoyed more coffee in my life before moving here — so many new connections built over coffee! I have built intentional community through relationships forged through the Alliance of business owners and entrepreneurs who meet together and encourage each other in our faith and businesses. I cherish doing life with this community!
If you’re looking for intentional community, unwavering support, advocacy for your business — the Lynchburg Region is the place to be! Not only will the LRBA be your personal cheerleading squad, but the Alliance community will champion you and help you find new opportunities and encourage you to succeed! There’s a spot for everyone — whether you are a woman in business, non-profit, young professional — there’s an experience tailored just to you!
“LYNCHBURG IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE INVEST IN ONE ANOTHER. ENTREPRENEURS DON’T JUST LAUNCH BUSINESSES — THEY BECOME PART OF A COMMUNITY.” 28
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