Business View Magazine | January 2020

246 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JANUARY 2020 We’re also doing a lot of reinvestment in our parks and our multi-use trail system. We recently held the groundbreaking for about a mile extension to our main Blackwater Creek Trail, which is a bike and pedestrian trail that runs as a spine through the middle of the city. “City staff is focused on creating a thriving economy but also supporting workforce development and community partnerships. Strong neighborhoods and strong families need the best service delivery in the City, regardless of demographics; neighborhoods that are beautiful and safe and are places people can thrive. Importantly we believe, very strongly, that the long-term success of our community depends on the success of our public school system. Lynchburg has traditionally had an extremely strong public school system and we want that to continue long into the future. “Like a lot of organizations, we certainly have some areas needing improvement, so we’re focusing on making sure we are attracting highly-competent, creative, and thoughtful people, and that we’re managing our finances and organization in the most effective way we can. We think that a responsibly managed and proactive local government helps drive economic development activities.” If Thomas Jefferson were to visit present-day Lynchburg, he would likely still maintain that it’s “the most interesting spot in the state.” PREFERRED VENDORS n Lynchburg Regional Airport www.lynchburgva.gov/airport For Over 80 years the Lynchburg Regional Airport has been providing access to one of Virginia’s fastest growing economic regions. And, with jet service to one of America’s largest hubs, you know that economic opportunity is a short flight away! n Innovative Wireless Technologies www.iwtwireless.com/en-us n Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance www.lynchburgregion.org