This year’s Best Places to Work represent businesses who are committed to their employees and the overall health and wellbeing of their workforce. They represent organizations that prioritize employee growth; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and maintaining a positive work environment. They represent businesses whose leadership are champions of positive change. In short, they are the businesses that make living and working in the Lynchburg region such a positive experience.
On the following pages, we are highlighting local businesses that strive to retain happy, empowered employees. Each was nominated by a current employee and selected for its incredible culture.
Precision Therapy PLLC
Precision Therapy PLLC
Precision Therapy, a woman-owned company based in Lynchburg, was founded in 2022 by Lauren Ross, a dual-certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Behavior Analyst. The team empowers adults with disabilities to achieve greater independence by providing Therapeutic Consultation Services across Virginia. Through training for individuals, families, and caregivers, Precision Therapy supports behavior management in homes, communities, and workplaces. Recognized with Best of Business awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025, the company is proud of its leadership and community impact.
What core values guide your company culture?
Our culture is guided by commitment, professionalism, compassion, and integrity. We support clinicians through ongoing education, weekly collaboration, and open communication. Team successes are celebrated through company-wide and regional events, while client progress is honored as shared achievement. Every interaction reflects our dedication to supporting both staff and clients.
How does your company promote a positive work environment?
Precision Therapy fosters a supportive, positive work environment by prioritizing clinician well-being. We offer mental health days, flexible scheduling, and team-building events across regions.
Weekly check-ins ensure clinicians feel competent and supported with their caseloads, while collaboration and company-wide events strengthen connection, balance, and professional growth.
How do you support work-life balance for your employees?
At Precision Therapy, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling and allowing clinicians to set caseloads that align with personal goals. We encourage time off throughout the year, with some clinicians choosing summers with family. By meeting employees where they are, we help prevent burnout and support well-being.
How do you foster diversity and inclusion within your company?
At Precision Therapy, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion make us stronger as a team and better for the people we serve. We invest in DEI trainings, provide fair pay and accommodations, and create space for every clinician’s voice. Our culture is rooted in respect, belonging, and shared growth.
What specific accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of as a company?
This year, we celebrated tremendous growth—welcoming three new clinicians, onboarding our 100th client, and proudly maintaining 100% employee retention. Our team also shared the joy of six new babies! We’re equally honored to be recognized with multiple Best in Business awards, highlighting both our community impact and company culture.
Legacy Wealth Management
Legacy Wealth Management
Legacy Wealth Management Group was founded in 2016 by Jake Dawson, Josh Stamm, and Branden Bosch with a mission to help families and make genuine client care the foundation of every relationship. They provide a full spectrum of wealth management services, covering financial, insurance, and tax planning—not only developing strategies, but also executing them through active investment management, coordinated insurance solutions, and integrated tax services.
From their 14,000-square-foot facility, they host client events, seminars, and celebrations, offering families a true one-stop resource for financial guidance.
What core values guide your company culture?
At Legacy, our core values are excellence, integrity, investment in people, and purpose over profit. We believe “good enough” is never good enough—our commitment is to the highest standards in all we do. We choose what is right over what is easy. We prioritize investing in our team and the families we serve, recognizing that true success is not measured by revenue, but by helping all individuals, whether internal team members or external clients, achieve the goals that matter most to them.
How does your company promote a positive work environment?
We believe the best client experience begins with a thriving team. That’s why we foster a positive work environment built on growth, wellness, and purpose. Our employees enjoy unlimited time off, a weight room and library for health and reflection, and an industry-leading 401(k) match of 7.5 percent to their 6 percent contribution. We host family-inclusive events and team activities that strengthen connections beyond the office. Most importantly, we hire for passion and talent, then shape roles around individual strengths—ensuring our team members love what they do and bring that energy to the families we serve.
How do you support work-life balance for your employees?
At Legacy, we are more than coworkers—we are a family.
We genuinely care for one another and grow together physically, emotionally, professionally, and spiritually.
Team-building events and family-inclusive activities create bonds that are both unique and lasting. Our unlimited time off policy, along with resources like our weight room and library, allows employees to recharge and maintain balance between work and home. By valuing people first, we empower our team to bring their best to clients.
How do you foster diversity and inclusion within your company?
Inclusion is lived out daily through mutual respect and genuine appreciation across our team. We focus on hiring the best person for each role, investing in their growth, and rewarding them with equitable compensation. By leading with fairness and integrity, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
What specific accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of as a company?
We are proud to be recognized as the premier advisory and financial planning firm in our region, built on a foundation of care for both clients
and employees. Over the past year, we launched Legacy Vision and its subsidiaries to meet the rising demand for authentic, human-centered service. This milestone reflects not only our growth, but also the truth that people crave genuine connection and empathy. Our success is measured in the trust we build and the lives we positively impact.
Miriam’s House
Miriam’s House
Miriam’s House, founded in 1994, works to end homelessness for families and individuals in Central Virginia. Recognized for innovative, compassionate solutions, the nonprofit has received local and statewide accolades for impact and leadership such as the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Housing Award for Best Housing Program. Services include permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, and wraparound supports such as case management, life skills, and employment assistance—helping hundreds each year secure stable housing and rebuild their lives with dignity.
What core values guide your company culture?
At Miriam’s House, our culture is driven by innovation, integrity, excellence, inclusion, and collaboration.
We celebrate team successes with shared recognition and reflection on impact, foster professional growth through ongoing training and learning opportunities, and ensure every voice—staff, partner, and client—is valued. Together, we pursue bold, ethical, and inclusive solutions to homelessness.
How does your company promote a positive work environment?
Miriam’s House fosters a healthy work environment through generous paid time off, clear and manageable roles, responsive leadership support, and strong supervision. Monthly team-building activities and annual retreats strengthen connections, ensuring staff feel valued, supported, and equipped to thrive personally and professionally while working toward our mission to end homelessness.
How do you support work-life balance for your employees?
Miriam’s House understands that the work to address homelessness is challenging and as such greatly values work-life balance for our employees. This is supported through flexible scheduling for many positions, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, clear job expectations, professional development within work hours and encouraging disconnect from work during non-work times.
How do you foster diversity and inclusion within your company?
Miriam’s House fosters diversity and inclusion by conducting regular pay studies to ensure equitable compensation across all positions. We actively recruit diverse candidates, provide ongoing training in cultural humility and equity, and create spaces where every voice is heard and respected. Our policies and practices prioritize fairness, dignity, and belonging for all staff.
What specific accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of as a company?
Miriam’s House is proud to have achieved 100 percent employee retention over the past year, reflecting our supportive culture, mission-driven work, and commitment to staff well-being. This accomplishment underscores our success in fostering an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and inspired to remain part of our team.
Liberty University. Photo by: Jessie Jordan.
Liberty University
Founded in 1971, Liberty University has grown into one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, serving more than 140,000 students on campus and online. Beyond academics, Liberty is equally dedicated to investing in its employees. With more than 11,000 faculty and staff, the university provides meaningful career opportunities, professional development, and a supportive Christ-centered environment. To help cultivate Christ-centered leaders, Liberty provides its team members with comprehensive benefits, leadership training, and a mission-driven workplace where their labor directly impacts students and the community.
What core values guide your company culture?
Liberty’s culture is shaped by its core values also known as EPIC: Excellence in every initiative, Potential in every student, Integrity in every action, and Christian in every way. Employees are encouraged to collaborate across departments, celebrate shared wins, and grow personally and professionally.
How does your company promote a positive work environment?
Liberty strives to create a supportive workplace where it emphasizes engagement, teamwork, and recognition. Staff can participate in leadership events, employee convocations and town halls, as well as employee appreciation events. The university fosters unity through shared mission and faith, while also prioritizing an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and equipped to flourish in their roles.
How do you support work-life balance for your employees?
Liberty promotes balance by offering flexible work options, generous paid leave, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Employees also have access to tuition assistance for themselves and dependents, encouraging lifelong learning without financial strain. Liberty emphasizes cultivating a healthy workplace culture where employees can thrive professionally, personally, and spiritually.
How do you foster diversity and inclusion within your company?
Liberty seeks to create a welcoming workplace where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. Staff are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives, talents, and experiences to help strengthen the university community as a whole. Liberty’s Office of Opportunity and Enrichment fosters an inclusive workplace by hosting cultural celebrations, mentorship programs, and DEI workshops.
What specific accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of as a company?
In June of 2025, Liberty launched its first Leadership on the Mountain Summit, a two-day immersive event based on the LEADERS framework that brought together cross-departmental leaders for vision-building, spiritual renewal, and strategic leadership development. The university also expanded employee training and engagement initiatives, reflecting investment in staff growth. These milestones demonstrate Liberty’s commitment to cultivating a thriving, empowered workforce.
Delta Star, Inc.
Delta Star, Inc.
Founded in 1908, Delta Star is the trusted leader in providing “Power At All Times”. With over 1,200 dedicated employees and four manufacturing facilities, Delta Star is an industry-leading manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations with a focus on reliable and future-ready energy.
Their passion is connecting communities to one of life’s most essential needs—electricity—while continually advancing the performance, delivery, and reliability of the North American grid.
What core values guide your company culture?
At Delta Star, our culture is built on POWER—Progress, Ownership, Worth, Excellence, and Responsibility. We innovate for the future, take pride in our work, value every individual, strive for the highest standards, and uphold our commitments. These values shape how we serve our customers, communities, and each other every day.
How does your company promote a positive work environment?
Delta Star fosters a positive work environment by living our POWER values—Progress, Ownership, Worth, Excellence, and Responsibility. We encourage innovation, recognize achievements, and value every voice. Through collaboration, respect, and shared purpose, we create a culture where employees feel supported, empowered, and inspired to contribute their best every day.
How do you support work-life balance for your employees?
Delta Star supports work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling, competitive benefits, and a supportive culture grounded in our values. We prioritize employee well-being, encourage time for personal needs, and foster an environment where team members can excel professionally while maintaining a healthy, fulfilling life outside of work.
What specific accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of as a company?
As a 100 percent employee-owned company, Delta Star’s growth is powered by our people. With healthy business units, market diversity, and a culture of innovation, we’re resilient and customer-focused—delivering exceptional value today while staying poised for the future in an evolving energy landscape.
Lauren Bell Real Estate
Lauren Bell Real Estate
Lauren Bell Real Estate is a full-service boutique style brokerage company. They aim to provide the highest level of honesty and integrity to their clients throughout their entire real estate experience. Home to Lynchburg’s top agents, they specialize in the sale of residential, land, and commercial property in Central Virginia. They strive to be the real estate brokerage you can trust when it comes to one of your biggest financial investments. They know what it takes to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar using cutting edge technology, strong negotiating skills, and a strategic marketing plan.
What core values guide your company culture?
At Lauren Bell Real Estate, our culture is built on communication, integrity, and service. We host quarterly team meetings to celebrate agent successes and highlight individual accomplishments, fostering a supportive and motivating environment. Ongoing professional development ensures our team continues to grow, while shared achievements strengthen our commitment to excellence.
How does your company promote a positive work environment?
We strive to foster an uplifting work environment by creating a welcoming collaborative space that encourages our agents to meet together frequently as well as holding company events and supporting local nonprofits. Our company values open communication with supportive leadership and highlights agent achievement.
How do you support work-life balance for your employees?
We encourage our agents to invest in time with their families by making work accessible remotely, allowing them to use their time more efficiently based on their own personal needs and goals. Our leadership team is accessible and available to strategize with our agents to find solutions to creating the best daily practices that suit their own individual objectives.
How do you foster diversity and inclusion within your company?
Our company cultivates diversity and inclusion by ensuring every voice is heard and valued. With Fair Housing certification, our agents demonstrate a strong commitment to equality. We encourage open feedback, welcome concerns, and create an environment where all feel purposeful, respected, and supported in their professional growth.
What specific accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of as a company?
In 2024, Lauren Bell Real Estate achieved over $96 million in sales volume, a milestone that reflects our dedication to excellence and client service. We are especially proud to be recognized as the top boutique brokerage in sales volume, celebrating both company-wide success and the remarkable achievements of our agents.
