SML businesses and leaders honored at annual awards dinner
Outstanding area businesses and community advocates were honored at the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner on March 21 at Mariners Landing Resort and Conference Center. "This yearly gathering, which honors our outstanding leaders, supporters, Chamber staff, directors, ambassadors, and volunteers, is among our most cherished occasions, said SMLRCC Executive Director Andy Bruns. ”Their dedication and hard work not only elevate our organization but also enrich the
SML Regional Chamber announces 2024 Leadership Academy class
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC) announced today that 17 emerging business leaders have been accepted into its Leadership Academy for 2024. The 12-month program aims to cultivate a well-rounded group of informed and dedicated individuals ready to take on leadership roles in Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties. According to SMLRCC Executive Director Andy Bruns, the initiative is designed to address the region's future needs. "We're thrilled to introduce the
SML Wine Festival returning to Bernard's Landing
Hook Lines and Singers, Inc., which is in its second year of organizing the popular and long-running Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, announced today it will relocate the event to Bernard’s Landing for at least the next five years. After getting its start at the former Manor at Taylor’s Store B&B near Burnt Chimney in 1989, the Wine Festival moved to Bernard’s in 1992 where it flourished through 2007 before transitioning to LakeWatch Plantation, Crazy Horse Marina and Mariners Landing over the
Mariners Landing Golfer to Compete at US Open
Mariners Landing is excited to announce that its very own, Isaac Simmons, qualified for the US Open, one of the world's most prestigious golf championships.The competition will take place at the esteemed Los Angeles Country Club next weekend. Regarded as a pinnacle in global golfing and conducted by the United States Golf Association (USGA), the US Open tests players with its rigorous courses and intense competition. Only the most talented individuals get the honor to participate in this event. Isaac, a
SML Leadership Academy students learn about local tourism initiatives
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy held its most recent class on May 3 at Mariners Landing where students learned about the critical role tourism plays in the region’s economy. Nicole Johnson, Director of Tourism for Bedford County, presented an update on local tourism initiatives and Jen Rowland, owner of Rowland Leadership Training & Consulting, facilitated a variety of related workshops. “The students were also treated to a presentation by Mariners Landing, as