Mid-State Group

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Our Story

The Mid-State Group is a dynamic, innovative enterprise dedicated to comprehensive growth strategies for individuals, families and businesses. Founded in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1964, the Mid-State Group is a family-owned, independent umbrella that includes:

• Mid-State Insurance
• Mid-State Risk Management
• Mid-State HR
• Mid-State Safety
• Mid-State Wellness
• Mid-State Fitness

• Mid-State Finance
• Mid-State Wellness
• Mid-State Academy

The Mid-State Group offers a full spectrum of professional services, including insurance, risk management, human resource, safety, wellness, finance and education. Our cornerstone approach is Mid-State GPS(SM), a unique custom process based on the prestigious Beyond Insurance® risk management system. We help you discover ironclad solutions to protect and preserve the prosperity of you, your family and your business. We value and nurture personal education and professional development through the Mid-State Academy. The Academy offers enriching seminars, leadership training, newsletters, and resource libraries. Our core values drive our philosophy of service. The Mid-State Group believes strongly in universal principles of Belief in People, Empowerment, Stewardship, Integrity, Purpose and Passion. These values resonate with our employees, vendors, clients and communities as we strive for exceptional performance and service. Mission

The mission of the Mid-State Group is to serve our clients, employees, vendors, and community by educating and developing strategies that exceed beyond insurance and position them for growth. When our partners succeed, we succeed! Core Values

Belief In People
We are relentlessly optimistic about the power of human potential. We believe that each individual—be it a client, employee or vendor—is intrinsically valuable. Each person, each relationship offers distinctive opportunities to learn, prosper, teach or serve. Empowerment
Mid-State serves a higher purpose to empower others. Guided by a “servant’s heart” we promote a philosophy of H.O.P.E (Helping Other People Excel). With a strong belief in people as our foundation, we recognize that each person possesses special talents and strengths. We foster a positive environment where each person can discover, improve and express their gifts to enhance the lives of their families, coworkers, vendors and community. Stewardship
Extraordinary stewardship of valuable resources is the essence of Mid-State’s code of responsibility. We seek deep understanding to wisely shepherd the precious assets we are entrusted with to carefully manage, develop, protect and preserve. We marshal our collective strengths to serve; we strive to unleash creativity and innovation to unveil the “acres of diamonds” in each individual and organization. Integrity
Uncompromising integrity is our guiding light. We pledge to be straightforward, credible, and honest in all of our business practices and relationships. We earn trust by responsiveness and reliability. We earn credibility by keeping promises. Purpose
Without purpose, without a compass or a map, we wander aimlessly adrift. Our team approach emphasizes working together to achieve common goals. Shared focus on clear objectives ensures success. It is our purpose that gives us Passion! Passion
Passion fuels purpose, stewardship, integrity and belief. Passion is enthusiasm and excitement; passion is energy and fervor. We harness and deliver passion as a key ingredient to every action or service. www.themidstategroup.com

05/18/2026


The Mid-State Group is passionate about investing in our community through educational seminars, workplace training, and partnerships. This May and June, Mid-State HR is hosting a Roundtable Series focused on Navigating Pregnancy in the Workplace. These sessions will cover accommodations, leave requirements, compliance considerations, and workplace protections designed to help employers navigate this important topic with confidence. Check out our LinkedIn and Facebook to register!

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Our attendees said it better than we could. Here’s what they had to say after Session 1. Registration for Session 2 is n...
05/14/2026

Our attendees said it better than we could. Here’s what they had to say after Session 1.

Registration for Session 2 is now open! We’d love to have you join us for this important discussion on pregnancy accommodations, leave, and workplace protections. Join us virtually May 20th at 10:00 am. Sign up below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAAA82BA3FCCE9-62994574-roundtable

Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what attendees from Session 1 had to say!Be sure to join us for Session 2! The I...
05/11/2026

Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what attendees from Session 1 had to say!

Be sure to join us for Session 2! The Intersection of Pregnancy Accommodations, Disability, Pay, Leave, and Workplace Protections Session 2: Late Pregnancy & Navigating Leave

May 20, 2026 10:00 AM
Virtual Session
90 Minutes + Live Q&A
We’d love for you to join us for this important discussion!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAAA82BA3FCCE9-62994574-roundtable

04/23/2026

And the winner is… 🎉🏡

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Spring Home Show Raffle winner!

Thank you to everyone who entered and took the time to stop by and visit us at the Salem Civic Center this past weekend—we loved connecting with you all and appreciate your support more than you know!

Stay tuned for more events, giveaways, and ways to connect with us.

04/18/2026

Spring Home Show Weekend

Join us at the Salem Civic Center for a full weekend of home inspiration, local vendors, and fun!

🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM

🗓 Sunday, April 19, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM

Stop by The MidState Group booth while you’re there and enter our raffle for a FULL grilling set 🔥🍔

Perfect way to kick off spring—see you there!

04/18/2026
We’re excited to kick off our HR & Risk Management Education Series with an interactive roundtable:Navigating Pregnancy ...
04/08/2026

We’re excited to kick off our HR & Risk Management Education Series with an interactive roundtable:

Navigating Pregnancy in the Workplace
Session 1: Navigating Pregnancy Accommodations (Before Childbirth)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10:00 AM
90 min Session + Q & A time
The MidState Group Offices
2306 Bedford Ave, Lynchburg

This session is part of a three-part roundtable series—you’re welcome to attend one or join us for all three.

Who Should Attend:
HR Professionals, Company Leaders, and Managers

What We’ll Cover:
• Recognizing pregnancy accommodation requests
• Understanding how key laws intersect
• The interactive process for pregnant employees
• Implications of ADA, PWFA, and PDA
• Federal and Virginia employment law perspectives

Key Laws Discussed:
PDA | PWFA | ADA | FMLA | FLSA

Practical Takeaways:
• Management & supervisory training
• Handbook policy considerations
• Documentation procedures
• Consistent HR practices

Bring your questions,this is a collaborative, discussion-based session focused on real-world scenarios.

Limited to 15 participants to keep the session interactive.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5MUJSMi

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We’re proud to share that The MidState Group was honored last night as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia.This r...
04/01/2026

We’re proud to share that The MidState Group was honored last night as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia.

This recognition is a direct reflection of our incredible team, their dedication, collaboration, and commitment to excellence are what make MidState what it is today. We’re grateful to celebrate not just this achievement, but the people behind it.

Thank you to our team for the hard work you bring every day, and to our clients and partners who trust us to serve alongside you.

03/28/2026

Thanks Ash Gorman, President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia and your amazing team for supporting the children of our local community! Today's Bowl For Kids Sake was a lot of fun, including your new photo camera!!

Exciting News for The Mid-State Group!We’re proud to share that John Austin S. Basten, President, and Rusty Goodwin, Exe...
01/22/2026

Exciting News for The Mid-State Group!

We’re proud to share that John Austin S. Basten, President, and Rusty Goodwin, Executive Governance, Risk & Insurance Officer, have been formally invited to Lloyd’s of London, including access to the historic underwriting floor known as “The Room.”

This rare invitation reflects Mid-State’s continued commitment to proactive risk management, innovative solutions, and global collaboration. Through our Mid-State GPS® Risk Management Process and partnership with the Beyond Insurance Global Network, we’re exploring exclusive insurance program opportunities designed to better serve our clients in the U.S., including solutions for emerging and complex risks like professional and cyber liability.

Being welcomed into Lloyd’s, an institution that represents the pinnacle of specialty insurance, is a significant milestone for our agency and one that only a small percentage of firms nationwide experience.

We’re honored to represent our clients, our community, and our partners on a global stage.

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