Lynchburg Region VA

The Lynchburg region is located in south-central Virginia in the heart of the Eastern seaboard. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the James River, our region has caught the eye of some of the largest global employers and talent looking for unmatched connectivity.

We are home to several distribution centers that service their customers via truck transit on two of Virginia’s largest interstates, I-80 and I-64. Additionally, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway Company provide freight rail service to regional businesses, and trains pass through our Amtrak station daily for round-trip commuter service to Washington, D.C. and New York. The Lynchburg Regional Airport also offers daily nonstop service to CLT Douglas Airport in Charlotte, one of the top 10 most connected airports in the world.

We’re willing to bet that at least once a day, you encounter a product made in the Lynchburg region. We’re home to an array of companies, including the manufacturers of everyday household products, from GLAD garbage bags to Frito-Lay chips.

We like to say we produce everything from nuclear to nutrition – because we do, with companies like BWXT and Abbott Nutrition. Other major employers include Framatome, L3 Harris and Georgia-Pacific. Our diverse industries include food and beverage manufacturing, steel and metals, nuclear technology, wireless infrastructure and communication, and financial and business support services.

In the Lynchburg region, we not only welcome businesses with a warm embrace; we make great business sense. Our diverse industries continue to thrive thanks to Virginia’s favorable business climate, which ranked #1 in CNBC’s Top States for Doing Businesses in America.

Our 6% corporate income tax rate has remained one of the lowest in the country, and Virginia is the northernmost right-to-work state on the East Coast. In addition to our business-friendly climate, residents often rub elbows with small business owners, C-suite executives and community leaders – a form of connectivity that we pride ourselves on.

The Lynchburg region boasts a dynamic talent pool, with more than 126,000 employees and an extended labor market of more than 580,000 individuals. Education is a pillar of our community, with a college-student population of over 20,000. Our education continuum begins with highly ranked public and private K-12 schools and extends to eight renowned universities, including Virginia’s largest university, Liberty University.

Additionally, with Lynchburg County’s Central Virginia Community College actively responding to the needs of local businesses through its workforce training programs, it’s no wonder the City of Lynchburg ranks among the Top 25 College Towns and Cities in the U.S. The presence of these institutions enriches our academic landscape and fosters a diverse community, positioning the Lynchburg region as the leading edge for intellectual growth and talent.

With an ideal, four-season climate, little traffic, and equal access to both city life and nature, the Lynchburg region is truly idyllic. We are one of the most affordable places to live in Virginia, with housing costs 22% below the national average and a cost of living 9% below the national average. Plus, where else can you hop off the Appalachian Trail and into a front-row seat at the Academy Theatre, all within an hour?

Stroll along the Bluff Walk in revitalized downtown Lynchburg and take in mountain and river views, historic architecture, public art, and great bites throughout the entire region. Outside the city, we boast rich history, charming towns, an internationally recognized winery and views to die for.

Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing – you can do it all in the Lynchburg region, against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains and James River. Explore our extensive network of hiking trails that wind through the surrounding forests, offering everything from leisurely walks to challenging hikes with panoramic views.

With direct access to nature on the Appalachian and Alpine Trails as well as abundant urban greenspaces and trails, the region is an ideal destination for those who thrive outside. We also offer ample opportunities to get out on the water – from kayaking the James River to boating on Smith Mountain Lake, which was recently dubbed the “Lake Tahoe of the East” by Travel + Leisure.