Lynchburg EDA staff outlines events for start of United SkyWest service
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Summary
City staff told the EDA members about planned kickoff events and marketing tied to the start of United SkyWest service to LYH, including celebrations at Dulles, a Chicago site-selector meet-and-greet with LRBA, and tours at the airport.
City staff updated the Economic Development Authority on planned events and outreach connected to the start of United SkyWest service to Lynchburg.
Speaker 3 said Lynchburg will host a full day of celebrations the morning the first flight arrives from Dulles, with coordinated recognition at Dulles and activities in Chicago. Staff is partnering with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance (LRBA) to hold a site-selector meet-and-greet in Chicago and said tours of the airport and other local hospitality are planned. Speaker 3 asked board members to mark calendars and offered to provide specific kickoff details once finalized.
The briefing emphasized marketing and prospecting opportunities tied to the new service. Speaker 3 also noted city consultants completed an airport survey and that staff will meet with LRBA to discuss the survey results and next steps.
Staff did not announce specific dates for every event in the meeting transcript; members were asked to indicate interest in attending events related to the inaugural flight.
