Campbell Connects Recap: Altavista Event Draws Crowd
The latest Campbell Connects networking event was held in Altavista on Thursday, March 7th at The Tuscan Italian Grill. Over 35 attendees mingled with one another, exchanging stories, talking business, and building relationships.
“Campbell Connects events in Altavista have been our most well attended events,” said Nina Rezai, Director of Economic Development. “I think having such a strong sense of community reveals alot about the small town lifestyle Altavista offers.” Rezai updated attendees about the ongoing CEDS process and how community input will be used to develop strategic goals. She also mentioned two building projects the county is pursuing: a 100,000 sf industrial shell building at Seneca Commerce Park and the 10-bay hangar building at Brookneal-Campbell County Airport, the construction of which is currently up for bid.
Economic Development hosts these business-to business networking events each quarter in a different location in areas all around Campbell County with guest speakers to inform attendees about various topics in Economic Development. Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance's CEO Megan Lucas spoke at this event, describing some of the region’s success stories over the past year. Lucas emphasized that regional success is good news for all localities in the region as increased manufacturing employment drives increased in local spending.
Lucas added, “Altavista will always have my heart,” recalling her time as the Altavista Director of Economic Development.
Heard Around the Room
- FriYAY Cheers is back at the end of the month at Avoca with a St. Patrick's Day party. To focus on months with the most accommodating weather, Avoca will be holding two FriYAY Cheers events in the Spring and two more in the Fall. Avoca has also acquired a party tent to offset weather-related troubles on event days.
- Patrick Henry's Red Hill and the Moton Museum are partnering up for a two-day event (one day at each location) called From Resistance to Resilience: Black Virginia's Path to Freedom. Admission is free both days and a shuttle bus will be available to help with transportation from one location to the other.
- Liberty University's College of Osteopathic Medicine is planning a one-day summer camp for high school students to introduce them to osteopathy. The workshop will be led by current students and include some exciting hands-on activities.
- Construction continues on the Home2Suites hotel in the Wards Crossing area with a late spring opening.
- Anyone looking to have karyoke at an event should contact Mike Norfield at Visiting Angels. As a regular on the local karyoke circuit, he has all the industry contacts!
The next event will be held in May in the Town of Brookneal. Economic Development is firming up details of date and location. Follow Campbell County Economic Development on Facebook or Instagram (@campbellcountyecondev) to stay updated!