Young Professionals of Central Virginia (YPCV)

06/12/2026

Join us this upcoming Tuesday (06/16/26) at the Foster Fuels, Inc. Propane HQ to hear & learn about Amy’s experiences and how she “Failed Forward”. Secure your spot today at YPCV.org! Lunch is provided.

06/10/2026

Join us tomorrow evening at for our monthly YPCV 5:35!

Let us know if you are coming by registering at YPCV.org/Events!

05/28/2026

Nothing says “spring” like bringing a jacket to every YPCV event… in May.

It’s time for those jackets to go back into storage. Probably. Hopefully.

YPCV Summer Loading….

☀️June 535 @ 7 Rooftop - June 11
🕶️ YPCV Prod Dev Lunch - June 16
🍉 July 535 @ Iron & Ale - July 9
⚾️ Aug 535 @ Hill City Howlers - Aug 13

05/04/2026

Spring time photo dump. ☀️🌷🌻

Good people, great events, and lots of momentum.

Come join us for the next 535 - May 14 at Riverside Park!

04/04/2026

The Level Up Summit just received SILVER for Best Professional Development Workshop behind only the gold standard Leadership Lynchburg program.

And let’s be honest… if you have been to Level Up and found yourself wanting more professional development that goes beyond just one day, Leadership Lynchburg is a program you should highly consider.

Level Up is for young professionals BY young professionals. Each year, a committee of YPCV members help plan this great opportunity, and their hard work has certainly paid off!

03/13/2026

535 at !

Rain, snow, or shine…. Or all three in one day? 🥴….

We loved seeing everyone show up for a good time.

03/10/2026

What if failure is your best teacher?

This quarter's YPCV PD Lunch brings you face-to-face with Jeff Spaeth, President of Aerofin, for an honest conversation about navigating challenges, making tough calls, and moving forward with confidence. Join us on March 17th at Aerofin to learn how to fail forward.

Grab your spot for $15 at ypcv.org/events

*Lunch is provided!

02/13/2026

Yesterday's 2026 Level Up YP Summit, presented by Liberty University, brought together over 100 young professionals from across the Lynchburg Region for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration. I'm so grateful to everyone who made it happen.

Our speakers delivered outstanding sessions on using AI in real-world applications, activating our confidence with only 50% of the answers, navigating the media landscape, navigating continuous change in the workplace, leading from within and thriving through change, and using courtship to collaboration. The energy and engagement throughout the day was phenomenal, and attendees had wonderful opportunities to connect with speakers and fellow young professionals from across the region.

A highlight of the summit was honoring our 2026 Level Up Award winners. These awards recognize young professionals who embody exceptional leadership through their intentional approach to guiding others, their commitment to investing in the growth and development of those around them, and their dedication to making a real, measurable difference in both their workplaces and our broader community. These individuals don't just lead—they lift others up, create positive change, and demonstrate what it means to be servant leaders in our region. Join us in congratulating:
• Ryan Glick, Southern Air
• Sara Nelson, Love Heals
• Stephen Shumaker, Bloom Media Agency LLC
• Katharine Williams, Framatome North America

This summit was made possible by our incredible partners:
Presenting Partner: Liberty University
Signature Partner: Genworth
Corporate Partner: Delta Star, Inc.
Workshop Partner: Luper Team Mortgage - NMLS #1229598
Impact Project Partner: Bank of the James
Wifi Partner: Snap Fitness

And a huge thank you to the YPCV Leadership Council for all of their hard work in planning and executing this summit. Your dedication brought this vision to life.

If you missed the summit, we have more engagement opportunities coming up throughout the year. Visit ypcv.org/events to mark your calendar and stay connected with the young professional community in the Lynchburg Region.

Photography: Katie Alexander Photo

01/29/2026

BONUS PERK!

Attend the Level Up Young Professionals Summit, presented by Liberty University, and earn Continuing Education Units or SHRM Recertification Credits offered through Central Virginia Community College! Register now and don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Central Virginia Community College is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg Regional SHRM, Inc

01/28/2026

Our morning workshop at Level Up will be led by Professor Corinne Hoisington. We’ll open our laptops and get hands-on with practical AI tools, exploring how to make the most of their features with Corinne’s expert guidance.

We are 16 Days away from the Level Up Young Professionals Summit with Young Professionals of Central Virginia (YPCV). Join us and members of the regional Lynchburg Business Community for an interactive day of professional development, leadership, and networking. Corinne, is just one of our many talented guest speakers throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you there!

🔗 For more information on our speakers, please visit www.ypcv.org/level-up