Your chamber is on the cusp of making some major changes. As all of us hopefully leave the pandemic behind us, it is time to forge some new relationships and unite to form a stronger organization than what we have been able to accomplish during this difficult period.

First, and most importantly, your chamber will be under new leadership, effective Jan. 1. Mr. Steve Boyer has been elected to be my successor and will be working with me on a transition during the final two months of the year. Steve is a long-time area resident and brings both experience and talent to the position. He is a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, followed by employment by the City of Lynchburg until he retired in 2021.

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