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Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance ​

Goal: Establish an entrepreneurial center of excellence for the Greater Lynchburg region to serve as an anchor and catalyst for the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Target Industry Cluster(s): All (Advanced Materials Manufacturing; IT, Engineering Services, & Emerging Technology; Life Sciences & Biotechnology; Manufacturing for Transportation, Energy, & Autonomy) ​​
Investment Strategy: Entrepreneurship & Innovation 
Grant Type: Implementation
Grant Period: 2023 – 2027​​
Committed Outcomes:​​​
    • Formation of a Regional Advisory Board ​​
    • Online resource portal ​​
    • 42 jobs created​
    • 20 businesses served​
    • $400K capital raised by businesses served
GO Virginia Funding: $240,192
Subregion: Greater Lynchburg