Throughout the pandemic, local economic developers heard from business leaders that it was critical locally owned, small businesses not only survive, but thrive.
In good and bad times, it is more important than ever to support small, local businesses whenever you can, said Marjette Upshur, director of economic development & tourism for Lynchburg.
“These are the people and the experiences that not only contribute to our economy but they make Lynchburg unique, make our neighborhoods stronger and support a quality of life that makes people want to live and invest here,” she said.
Lynchburg is an economically resilient place, built on the diversity of its business community, from manufacturing to health care to higher education, she said. During the pandemic, no manufacturers closed and many took the time to innovate, improve and expand.
“We worked closely with the health department, the city of Lynchburg and our…
