All For Business

Join Christine Kennedy and David Cheatham as they sit down and discuss all things business with strategic messaging strategies for you and your business to implement!

Join us for Episode 02 of Second Chances in Recovery, where we will continue our conversation in exploring methods to support individuals in their recovery journeys from substance use disorders. Today we dive into critical issues that many in recovery face when overcoming their substance abuse.

Join us for Episode 01 of Second Chances in Recovery, where we will explore how to support individuals in their recovery journeys from substance use disorders. Today we will learn about the Central Virginia addiction & recovery resources, also known as the CVAR coalition.

Ula Kauppi became the Executive Director of the LSO on June 1, 2024. Ula comes to the LSO with an extensive background in resource development, marketing, and communications at the Free Clinic of Central Virginia, E.C. Glass Theatre, and United Way of Central Virginia. She has also served on the Board of Trustees at the Academy Center of the Arts for five years. Ula holds the CFRE (Certified Fund...

Alliance COO, Christine Kennedy sits down with local business owner, Rick Scruggs, CEO of Financial Designs to discuss his new book: "What's Wrong With My Thinking?" Hear real-world success stories of local businesses fueled by abundance thinking and learn more about how you can achieve your business goals.

How well do you know small business? Stephanie Keener and Jawansa Hall of the Small Business Development Center - Lynchburg Region join us for a trivia podcast for National Small Business Week! Learn how small businesses are the backbone of our national and local economy and test your knowledge. Learn more about the SBDC - Lynchburg Region here. Celebrate National Small Business Week with us from...

Our host, Chal Nunn, sat down with new Liberty University President Dondi Costin to talk about who he is and how his career has led him to the Lynchburg region. Listen in to get to know the president of one of our region's largest employers and educators. About Dr. Costin Dr. Dondi Costin began serving as Liberty University’s sixth president on July 1, 2023. He returned to Liberty, his alma ma...

On this episode we chatted with Etta & DD - the co-owners of the historic Timberlake Tavern. Etta & DD describe what its like running an event venue, their journey to becoming business owners, and how the Timberlake Tavern continues to serve guests today. Listen in and hear their story! What is the Timberlake Tavern? When Edley Craighill and Fred Showalter conceived of Timber Lake in 1926...

On this episode of All For Business, we strike up a conversation with Melissa Lucy, CEO of Horizon Behavioral Health. Horizon was recently recognized as a 2023 Best Place To Work by Lynchburg Business magazine and plays an important role in serving the mental health needs of our region. Listen in! About Melissa Lucy Melissa L. Lucy, LPC, QMHP is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Horizon Beh...

On this episode of All For Business, we chatted with Craig Ranson of Framatome about the future of nuclear and how they are investing towards a bright future through new projects, research, and education. Lynchburg has the potential to not only be a hub for the energy industry in Virginia but also continue to grow as America's Nuclear City. Listen in as we discuss state and national energy pla...

On this week's episode we sat down with Jared Hesse, owner of Gentleman John's Classic Barbershop in Downtown Lynchburg. You'll hear about Jared's journey from cutting hair in his parents basement to opening several locations across the Lynchburg region. You'll also hear about Jared's recent travels and trainings with master barbers and his own advice for starting your own...

Happy National Small Business Week! On this episode of All For Business, we sit down with Megan Lucas, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, and Stephanie Kenner, Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center - Lynchburg Region, to discuss the resources available for small businesses here in the Lynchburg region. From the Start Smar...

Who’s ready for OKTOBERFEST ???? Grab your fellow beer lovers and join The Water Dog on Saturday, October 22 at Riverfront Park in Downtown Lynchburg to “Prost like a Pro!” for this years Oktoberfest celebration. We sat down with Dave Henderson for a mini episode of All For Business and get the scoop on the German-inspired feasting, dancing, axe throwing, music from, costume and mustache contests...

In this week's episode of the Alliance's All4Business podcast, join retired physician, Dr. Chal Nunn, as he sits down with Amy Carrier, President & CEO of CENTRA, the largest healthcare organization in the Lynchburg region. During the episode, Amy shares her experience of leading CENTRA more than a year after the onset of the pandemic, providing leadership and resilience that has improved the...

For this week's episode of the Alliance's All4Business podcast, join the Alliance's Executive Vice-President & COO Christine Kennedy and Carrie Wright, Executive Director of Strategic Development for Chick Fil A Wards Rd and River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg, VA. As an industry expert in customer relations, executing planning, development, talent training & development, as well as leadership a...

In our final Mental Health Awareness Month podcast, we sit down with the new CEO of Horizon Behavioral Health, Melissa Lucy. We hope this series has been helpful for you and your employees. Stay tuned for our next episode!

Our fourth Mental Health Awareness Month episode explores ways you can help yourself and your teams manage stress and improve mental health with Corporate Trainer, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Behavioral Consultant, Jen Rowland.

Now in the third week of our Mental Health Awareness Month series, let's examine mental health from a legal standpoint. How can employers and employees tackle this challenge? Big thanks to Leah and Patrick of Woods Rogers for speaking with us on this important topic.

In the second episode of our Mental Health Awareness Month series, we speak with two experts from Centra on the clinical side of things. How do we impact our mental health for better or worse? What can we be doing to keep ourselves mentally healthy?

As we all know mental health is often intricately tied together with our working lives. Stress, conflict, poor environments, and relationships all impact our mental health and whether we can feel at the top of our ability and happy. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll be diving in with local leaders and experts on mental health and what we can be doing to ensure both employees and em...

Laura is the founding Executive Director of Lynchburg Beacon of Hope.  As the idea for Beacon of Hope originated, she came on board to help build the model. She was tasked with building the structure, focus, and 501(c)3 organization status of Beacon of Hope. She naturally merged into the Executive Director as Beacon of Hope launched our Future Centers in 2012.  Laura spent decades in pub...

On this episode of All For Business, our host, Ryan, sits down with Amy Seipp, the Principal Engineer of Accupoint Surveying & Design. We talk about the world of surveying, designing, engineering, and all the infrastructure we use everyday, yet often take for granted. Amy also shares her experience working full-time, being a mom, and going back to school to complete her MBA. Sit back, listen, and...

On this episode of All For Business, Anna Bentson, Assistant Director of Economic Development for the City of Lynchburg, joins Jamie Glass, Director of Economic Development at the Alliance, to discuss the City of Lynchburg's exciting new brand campaign: "LYH Loves You".  The new place brand strategy for the Office of Economic Development is the next step in the implementation of the Blueprint...

All For Business is back for our second season! We're excited to kick it off with another "Around The Table" mini-series with Leadership Lynchburg in honor of Black History Month. Leadership Lynchburg believes that creating opportunities for healthy conversation builds awareness, trust and ultimately relationship. Relationships can create productive action and relationships enable you to "go there...

All For Business is back for our second season! We're excited to kick it off with another "Around The Table" mini-series with Leadership Lynchburg in honor of Black History Month. Leadership Lynchburg believes that creating opportunities for healthy conversation builds awareness, trust and ultimately relationship. Relationships can create productive action and relationships enable you to "go there...