The Chamber is an association of business and civic organizations working through collective action to promote responsible economic growth, a positive business climate and an enhanced quality of life throughout the Greater Lynchburg community. We strive to be the voice of business at the local level. The University of Virginia Center for Executive Development provides practical educational services to enhance business productivity. Custom designed programs are delivered on site and at the convenience of the participants. The center is also able to refer University resources to assist with special concerns and questions.
Issues range from production improvements to market development.
We provide direct assistance for ISO 9000 and ISO 14000, layout of equipment, workforce issues, management training and assessments of operations . The Center for Innovative Technology's mission is to increase the Commonwealth's economic competitiveness and quality of life by advancing Virginia as a technology state and by creating and retaining technology-based jobs and businesses. CIT works with companies to bring sources of expertise and advanced technology to problems and opportunities. We make Virginia a better place to work by promoting safe and healthy work practices and places and employment practices and job training opportunities. We provide occupational safety and health enforcement, safety and health consultation, apprenticeship programs, labor law enforcement and building safety inspection and certification.