Governor Northam has announced his Blueprint for Easing Public Health Restrictions. We look forward to helping Lynchburg's #resilient businesses get back to doing what they do best, making #LYHVA the best small city in America. Read more: hubs.ly/H0qnClV0 #IAmLYH #Recharge

As Lynchburg begins preparations to gradually reopen, let's continue to do everything we can to support our community's #resilient local businesses as they work to bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis. #BuyMadeinLYH #IAmLYH

The EDA Business Recovery Loan is now available for small businesses. We hope that this will help the #resilient local business sector of Lynchburg get back on its feet as we continue to press through this challenging time. Read more: hubs.ly/H0qB06Q0 #LYHRecharge

With the implementation of Governor Northam’s Phase 1 guidelines that began on May 15th, some Lynchburg businesses have begun to reopen. We applaud our #resilient businesses for their dedication as they continue to help Lynchburg be the best small city in America!

We are partnering with Centra Health, Lynchburg PCHP and HealthWorks to bring #LYHVA #resilient businesses best practices and recommendations for economic recharge, but we also need input from our local businesses! Read more on our blog: hubs.ly/H0qPYY80 #LYHRecharge

The Lynchburg Local Redevelopment Program has assisted in the revitalization efforts of a dozen #resilient local businesses this year by offering partial reimbursements for their qualified building and renovation expenses. Read more on our blog: hubs.ly/H0rK3R10

We're updating the City's Blueprint for Opportunity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to prepare for further redevelopment and renewal. Together we will #recharge our #resilient economy and create long-term change. Read more on our blog: hubs.ly/H0rK2bR0

We're doing all that we can to help the #resilient Lynchburg business community get the resources it needs to keep running smoothly and efficiently. Read about the various development processes that the City has adjusted to be completed virtually: hubs.ly/H0rK3V00

The Hill City Green Book is a list of Black-owned businesses in the City of Lynchburg created by Carla Wilkes-Rose of Credit Chance, LLC, and @CreativeJay434 of Blackwater Branding. Check it out here and join us in supporting local business. hubs.ly/H0tg9900

The Renew LYH project is continuing to replace and renew Lynchburg infrastructure on Main Street. In August, parts of the sidewalk on blocks 800-1100 will be closed for repair. Learn more about the project here: hubs.ly/H0t4R2Q0

"Lynchburg businesses...have had to make hard and fast decisions on how to function in this new normal.” –Marjette Upshur, director of the Office of Economic Development & Tourism. Read about Lynchburg's response to our community's economic needs: hubs.ly/H0t4RmP0

Both Starr Hill Brewery and @ThirdStBrewing recently opened in Lynchburg, and we're excited to watch as Lynchburg's beer and taproom scene continues to expand!

Governor Northam has announced that Baush + Lomb, a global eye health company, is expanding its manufacturing center in Lynchburg! Read all about the announcement and how this expansion will lead to the creation of 79 new jobs: hubs.ly/H0t4Rpz0

Thanks to the Hill City Green Book, supporting Black-owned businesses in the Lynchburg community has never been easier. This directory of local businesses has been in the works for three years, and is finally available to the whole community: hubs.ly/H0tgbcX0

The City of Lynchburg has created the Blueprint for Opportunity Reset & Recovery Initiative and Task Force to provide feedback and direction for economic development and recovery efforts to assist our community in the midst of COVID-19. Read about it here: hubs.ly/H0tgbdy0

August is Black Business Month, an observance that highlights the importance of African-American businesses to the local and national economy. According to the U.S. Census, 28.3% of Lynchburg's population is Black, with nearly 1,200 minority-owned businesses.

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While we've all been stuck indoors a little more than we're used to, you may have missed this! Check out the newly restored overlook at Riverside Park, offering some of the best views in #LYHVA ! Check out the historic restoration-- hubs.ly/H0vjZZ50

Need an activity for Labor Day weekend? Uncover four of Lynchburg’s most storied destinations, one clue at a time. hubs.ly/H0vHWw40

The two gleaming, 8-foot-tall tower sculptures Historic Presbyterian Cemetery memorialize the Twin Towers and honor those who lost their lives 19 years ago, ensuring that we #neverforget this tragic day. #PatriotDay