Intercity Visit to Greenville, SC

We are excited to announce the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Intercity Visit.

We will explore one of the Southeast's most vibrant and rapidly growing cities, Greenville, SC. Known for its impressive downtown revitalization, economic growth, and forward-thinking workforce initiatives, Greenville offers rich insights into what's possible for our region. This unique experience provides an exceptional opportunity to discover and learn best practices and innovative techniques employed by one of the nation's most thriving regional communities. Additionally, this trip offers a rare chance to showcase your organization among Greenville's regional business leaders.

Together, we?ll embark on a journey of learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

Purpose of the Visit:

This unique trip aims to unite community leaders, business executives, and passionate stakeholders from the region for exclusive opportunities to foster discussion, promote innovative ideas, and inspire learning of best practices for community advancement.

During the 2025 intercity visit, representatives from our region will embark on a journey of discovery to learn from one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Greenville, a vibrant and forward-thinking community will offer opportunities for collaboration and learning. Greenville offers experience as a leader in riverfront development, progress in innovation and entrepreneurship, and boasts a thriving downtown and arts district which has been recognized nationally for its placemaking work. By seeing firsthand the accomplishments and effective strategies employed by Greenville leaders from our region hope to gain valuable insights that galvanize new opportunities in our local markets.

Cost:
Cost to participate is $1,400 per person ($1,200 with Early-Bird Rate) and includes two nights stay at the Grand Bohemian Lodge, meals, industry tours and presentations. Transportation to Greenville is not provided but we'll be coordinating ride share for those interested.

Schedule:
The details of the schedule specifics are being confirmed but the topics include housing, industrial development, workforce initiatives, downtown development, education and entrepreneurship; however, the schedule overview follows:

Wednesday, March 26

5:30 PM     Downtown Walking Tour - John Boyanoski, author of Reimagining Greenville: Building the Best Downtown in America

6:30 PM   Casual Dinner at New Realm Brewery speakeasy located in an old tobacco warehouse

Thursday, March 27

7:30 AM      Breakfast

8:00 AM     Opening Remarks & Introduction

8:15 AM     Welcome to GVL - Mayor Knox H. White

9:15 AM     Greenville Regional Overview - Aimmee Redick, Director of Global Engagement

10:00 AM     Break

10:15 AM     `Greenville's Renaissance Panel
        Russell Stall, Greenville City Council
        Bryan Brown, Greenville Housing Fund
        Dorothy Dowe, Greenville City Council

11:15     AM Airport Briefing - Tom Tyra, VP, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

11:30     AM Roundtable Discussion - Megan Lucas & Christine Kennedy

12:30     AM Lunch dine around at five local restaurants

2:30     Building a Strong Workforce Pipeline Panel
        Dr. Larry Miller, Greenville Technical College System
        Dr. Burke Royster, Superintendent, Greenville Public Schools
        Cheryl Garrison, Greenville COC

3:15 PM     Tour of Prisma Health Center for Health and Life Sciences at Greenville Technical College

4:00 PM     Tour of Center for Manufacturing Innovation at Greenville Technical College

6:30 PM     Business Casual dinner at Up on the Roof

Friday, March 28

8:00 AM     Breakfast at Flywheel

8:30 AM     Briefing & Tour of Flywheel

9:00 AM     Entrepreneur Ecosystem Panel
        Sydney Cook, NextGen
      Kamber Parker Bowden, owner of YoPro Know

10:15 AM     Site Consultant Briefing

11:30 AM     Wrap Up

Participating Companies in the Intercity Trip To Date:
Atlantic Union Bank
Central Virginia Community College
Central Virginia Planning District Commission
Cultivate For Good
Forest Hill Endodontics
Georgia Pacific
Handy Distribution
HR Factor
Hurt & Proffitt
Jamerson-Lewis Construction
Karl Miller Realty
Liberty University
Loper Financial
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
Office of Economic Development & Tourism, City of Lynchburg
Pyle Solutions
Runk & Pratt
Scott Insurance
Small Business Development Center
Southern Air
Superior Paving Corporation

Interested in Sponsorships? Please Contact Heath Barret at (434) 515-3365 or at hbarret@lynchburgregion.org