Lynchburg and the surrounding area have been recognized by Forbes Magazine once again, as one of the United States’ Top 50 Best Places for Business and Careers. The Lynchburg region was ranked 49th, which beat out urban areas like Richmond, Roanoke, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Boston. Lynchburg also ranked 45th in the nation for low-cost business environment.
This important distinction is due to Lynchburg’s low-cost business environment and innovative core industry clusters of energy, technology and health care, bolstered by quality higher education institutions.
Marjette Upshur, Lynchburg’s Director of Economic Development, stated that in the past seven months the office of economic development has successfully competed against other states to secure business expansions in Lynchburg that created 457 new jobs and fostered more than $36M in new capital investment.
Who wouldn’t want to live here in Lynchburg?
For a family looking to make a move, the quality of an area’s school system can play an important role. Did you know that two Lynchburg High Schools, E.C. Glass and Heritage High, are recognized on 
While the answer to this general question is as individual as you are, here are some things to consider:
For the first time in almost 30 years, Lynchburg will be hosting a regional airshow with the world famous U.S. Navy’s elite Blue Angels. The Blue Angels will be performing at the Lynchburg Regional Airport, the same spot they put on a show back in 1982.
With every rent check you stroke, you are building equity in your landlord’s property. What if the money you were spending in rent could be going toward building equity in a home of your own? Today’s rates are so low that your house payment could be lower than your rent payment!
If you have been reading my blog recently, you’re seen my post about 
Spring looks like it’s finally here to stay. I highly recommend getting outside and exploring many of Lynchburg’s trails.
