Alvin Clements

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Alvin Clements was a prominent downtown banker who served as chair[1] of the Central City Commission, a group set up in the 1970's to explore ways to attract more people to downtown Charlottesville. Their work resulted in the creation of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall.

In 2010, Clements received the Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award for his service to the community.

Career

Clements was once president of Citizens Bank and Trust Company, which later merged with Lynchburg's Fidelity American Bank. He then became chairman of the board of Central Fidelity Bank in Richmond, which later was purchased by Wachovia. He has served as a member of the city's school board, the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, and as a member of the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area's board of directors[2].

References

  1. Goolrick, John. "Other Cities Ahead on Town Renewal." Free Lance-Star [Fredericksburg] 30 July 1973: 1. Google News. Web. 14 Apr. 2010. <http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xm4QAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BosDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4245%2C3625649>.
  2. Web. Alvin Clements honored with Chamber award, Bryan McKenzie, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved December 1, 2010.

External links

January 22, 1974 City Council meeting on YouTube