Major Employers
Doing Business Like Nobody’s Business
The Lynchburg region boasts a diverse landscape of businesses, with high levels of employment in higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing. Whether it’s consumer product manufacturers like GLAD garbage bags and Frito-Lay chips or nuclear technology corporations that serve the U.S. government, global companies choose our region for its welcoming and pro-business environment, low cost of doing business, and access to talent from higher education institutions and CTE Academies.
A Hunger for More
The Lynchburg region’s food and beverage industry is a significant contributor to its economy, with major employers like Frito-Lay leading the way. Frito-Lay operates a 410,000 square-foot production plant in the city of Lynchburg, employing nearly 300 people and churning out approximately 775 million bags of Cheetos, Doritos, Tostitos, and potato chips annually.
Another key player in the region’s food and beverage industry is Abbott Laboratories, renowned for its pediatric and dietary products such as Similac and Pedialyte. With over $40 billion in global sales in 2023, Abbott Laboratories’ impact extends far beyond the Lynchburg region, yet its operations in the area underscore the importance of our region as a hub for high-quality food and healthcare products that rely on access to water.
BWX Technologies
BWX Technologies has been a thriving part of the Lynchburg region’s economy for decades. Hear from the company’s President & CEO on why they have been so successful throughout the years.
Tools & Resources
Why LH Region?
Whether you’re looking for an exceptional workforce or a centralized location, the Lynchburg region maintains a host of benefits for businesses.
Industrial Parks
Whether it’s food & beverage processors or nuclear technology corporations, businesses have plenty of opportunities to collaborate and share knowledge in the Lynchburg region.
Grow & Expand
Several opportunities and organizations are available to help local businesses looking to scale operations throughout the Lynchburg region.
Leading Stories in Lynchburg
Get the latest on recent business expansions, community initiatives, and developments affecting the business community in the Lynchburg region.
Air Filter Systems Relocating to Bedford County
The Bedford County Office of Economic Development, in partnership with the Economic Development Authority (EDA), is pleased to announce that Air Filter Systems, LLC (AFS) will invest more than $1.5 million in Bedford County and add up to 30 new jobs over the next three years.
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 […]
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