Key Industries
Nuclear to Nutrition
Check your kitchen or pantry — we’re almost certain you’ll find at least one item that’s been made in the Lynchburg region. That’s because our key industries are diverse and made up of global leaders, covering everything from pediatrician-recommended formula to trash bags.
Grow within the Financial & Business Services industry, where talent gravitates from a mass of regional higher education institutions. Or join one of the many manufacturers in the region, anchored by major corporations like BWX Technologies and Framatome. From nuclear to nutrition, the Lynchburg region strengthens leading key industries with talent and a pro-business environment.
Food & Beverage
Food and Beverage processing is a billion-plus-dollar industry in the Lynchburg region, facilitated by a centralized location with access to major markets.
Steel & Metals
With the second largest location quotient for talent in plate work manufacturing in the U.S., the Lynchburg region knows its metals.
Financial & Business Services
From thousands of finance and business graduates annually to the knowledge sharing at collaborative industry events, this industry thrives in the Lynchburg region.
Wireless & Communication
Wireless & Communication businesses can rely on our region’s robust manufacturing heritage and industry-specific training programs at local universities and colleges.
Nuclear Energy & Technology
Global leaders like BWX Technologies and Framatome create a viable business cluster in the Lynchburg region with an abundance of engineering talent.
Leading Stories in Lynchburg
Get the latest on recent business expansions, community initiatives, and developments affecting the business community in the Lynchburg region.
Source4 to expand operations in Bedford County investing $4.5 million and creating 30 jobs
The Bedford County Office of Economic Development, in partnership with the Economic Development Authority (EDA), is pleased to announce that Source4, an integrated business and marketing solutions provider, will invest more than $4.5 million and add 30 new jobs in Bedford County over the next five years. “We have enjoyed our experience in Bedford County […]
Huge Win for CVTC Master Redevelopment Plan
On June 8, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance held a press conference at the former Central Virginia Training Center, featuring Senator Steve Newman, to announce the General Assembly has included $25 million in the state budget to fully defease all outstanding bonds associated with CVTC. Additional speakers at the event included Megan Lucas, CEO and […]
Lynchburg EDA selected to receive $500K from EPA for brownfield redevelopment
Lynchburg’s Economic Development Authority again has been selected to receive $500,000 in assessment grants from the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to assist businesses and property owners to identify, assess and begin redevelopment of brownfields. According to a news release, funding dedicated to the assessment of sites potentially affected by hazardous substances and petroleum will […]
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