As the cultural capital of the Lynchburg region, Downtown Lynchburg Association aims to create a business community that continues to thrive and grow through marketing initiatives, public space improvements, placemaking projects, and addressing the needs of our residents. Downtown provides a supportive environment for businesses of all sorts, including start-ups, emerging entrepreneurs, and seasoned owners.
Launch LYH
Facade Improvement Grant
Available Property Database
Co-Working Spaces
Downtown Services
Small Business Resources
Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism
The Office of Economic Development and Tourism is the City of Lynchburg’s economic development and tourism agency. With a focus on developing people and place, staff leads business retention, expansion and attraction efforts, entrepreneurship and tourism initiatives, and business marketing and promotion for the City. Learn about their incentives and programs on their website.
Small Business Development Center
The SBDC is an effective provider of customized counseling and education for small businesses in the region. You can meet in private with a certified business analyst to discuss your specific issues. Or you can attend small-group trainings for in-depth presentations on critical management topics.
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is the region’s largest business association whose mission is to provide programs and services that strengthen member businesses and stimulate regional prosperity.
Central Virginia Business Coalition
The CVABC, originally known as the Lynchburg Retail Merchants Association, began helping small businesses in our area as early as 1906. Support Local, Shop Local, Buy Local. It is the mission of the Central Virginia Business Coalition to build a strong local economy and showcase the unique characteristics of our business community.
