Loudoun Chamber Supports Call for Loudoun Childcare Needs Assessment
Citing the impact on workforce availability, Chamber asks Board of Supervisors to approve study of the cost, availability of childcare services in Loudoun Loudoun County, VA –The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has thrown its support behind the proposal to have County government conduct a Childcare Needs Assessment, to determine whether the cost or the availability of childcare services is having a negative impact on Loudoun’s families. County Supervisors are currently considering a proposal from
Loudoun Chamber Honors 104 First Responders and Heroic Citizens at 37th Annual Valor Awards
Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber was pleased to honor our community’s real-life heroes, including several truly brave citizens, for their courageous, often lifesaving actions, at the 37th Annual Loudoun Valor Awards on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Lansdowne Resort & Spa. Loudoun’s top business and community leaders gathered for this proud Chamber tradition and demonstrate their respect and appreciation for these dedicated public servants and their selfless acts of heroism. The event was emceed by
Loudoun High Schooler Earns Top Honors in 2022 Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Pitch Competition
$5,000 in Investments Awarded to Six Student Businesses in 6th Annual YEA! Business Plan Competition Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Class of 2022 held its 6th Annual Investor Panel on March 24, 2022, where 22 local student entrepreneurs pitched their businesses and nonprofit startups to a panel of investors and local business leaders. Presented by the Loudoun Chamber Foundation and the Loudoun Economic Development Authority, YEA! Loudoun is a 7-month program
Loudoun Chamber Announces Community Leadership Award Honorees
Winners unveiled at 54th Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards gala Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber announced the winners for the 2022 Community Leadership Awards yesterday, Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Lansdowne Resort & Spa. Now in its 10th year, the Loudoun Community Leadership Awards honor businesses and community leaders that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to support the strength and vitality of the Loudoun community. The awards were presented at the
Loudoun Chamber praises County Administrator’s plan to create recurring funding stream for Affordable Housing
Hemstreet’s plan to dedicate a half-penny of real property tax rate will generate $5.9 million for Affordable Housing next year Lansdowne, VA – The President & CEO of the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today offered the Chamber’s support for Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet’s plan to dedicate one-half penny of the property tax rate to invest in Loudoun’s affordable housing needs. Hemstreet’s proposal would generate $5.9 million for the county’s housing program in the next fiscal year, while
Loudoun Chamber Toolkit Offers Local Businesses Expert Guidance on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Best Practices
Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today launched its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Toolkit, which offer local businesses and nonprofits access to cutting edge information and best practices on a wide variety of DEIA policies and procedures. The Toolkit was the product of the Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Initiative. The initiative was launched in 2019 to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive business environment in Loudoun County
Loudoun Chamber Foundation Awards a total of $32,000 in Grants to Eight Loudoun Nonprofits to Support Their Work in Our Community
Chamber’s charitable arm awards $4,000 to eight local nonprofits, advancing Chamber’s mission to support workers, job growth and quality of life in Loudoun Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced the Loudoun Chamber Foundation has awarded $4,000 to eight local nonprofit organizations who are supporting workforce development, economic growth and quality if life in Loudoun County. Founded in 2014, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation invests in local nonprofits that are focused on the
Loudoun Chamber Announces New Board Leadership for 2022
Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Shawn Mitchell, Founder and CEO of Modern Mechanical, LLC, as the organization’s 2022 Chair of the Board of Directors. Mitchell, who has served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors since 2015, will officially debut as the leader of Northern Virginia’s top Chamber of Commerce at the 54th Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards on January 21, 2022, at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne. “It is a great honor to serve our
Loudoun Chamber Announces 2022 Community Leadership Award Finalists
Awards Honor Businesses, Leaders for Their Commitment to Loudoun’s Community Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today announced the 2022 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards finalists. These Awards honor businesses and community leaders that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to support the strength and vitality of the Loudoun community. Now in its 10th year, the Loudoun Community Leadership Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s 54th Annual Meeting on January 21, 2022, at the
Loudoun Chamber Focuses on Economic Recovery, Workforce and Housing Affordability in their 2022 Public Policy Positions
Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today released its 2022 Public Policy Agenda, which contains a series of proposals to address Loudoun’s workforce shortages, housing affordability crisis and other challenges related to the County’s post-COVID recovery. The Loudoun Chamber’s 2022 legislative and policy agenda details the organization’s official positions on a variety of economic and quality of life issues that impact the business climate and quality of life in Loudoun and across the
Loudoun Cares, Crawley Win Top Honors at 27th Annual Loudoun Small Business Award Celebration
Lansdowne, VA – Friday evening the Loudoun Chamber announced the winners of the Loudoun’s Top Entrepreneur and Loudoun Small Business of the Year, as well as in six industry categories at the 27th Annual Small Business Awards gala, held at The National Conference Center. “So many of Loudoun’s small businesses have demonstrated remarkable resilience and made so many selfless sacrifices to support our community throughout the COVID-19 crisis. The businesses and entrepreneurs who are honored as
Loudoun Chamber Celebrates New Hires in Membership Coordinator Yasmeen Shields and Executive Assistant Dipti Rach
Leesburg, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber is pleased to announce two new members of their team. Yasmeen Shields will be the Chamber’s new Membership Coordinator and Dipti Rach will be the new Executive Assistant. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am so happy to welcome Yasmeen and Dipti to the Loudoun Chamber staff. They are joining one of the Chamber industry’s finest team of Chamber professionals, and I am excited to work with them both to create even greater value and experiences for our members,”
Loudoun’s nonprofits can begin applying for Loudoun Chamber Foundation grants on October 13th
Loudoun Chamber’s philanthropic arm supports local nonprofits focused on Chamber’s priorities: economic development, education, wellness, and public safety Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced that its charitable arm, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation, will begin accepting applications from local nonprofits, seeking financial support for their work in our community, beginning Tuesday, October 12th. All Loudoun Chamber nonprofit members are eligible to apply for a Loudoun Chamber
Loudoun Chamber Opens Nominations for 2022 Community Leadership Awards
Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber announced today that nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Community Leadership Awards. The deadline to nominate a local business or community leader for this award is Friday, October 30th, at 5 p.m. The Community Leadership Awards honor Loudoun’s business and nonprofit community leaders that have demonstrated exemplary leadership to positively impact the quality of life in Loudoun County and to serve the needs of its citizens.The top honorees will be
Loudoun Chamber 2021 BizVotes Candidate Questionnaire Results Released
Candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates Respond to Questions on Loudoun Chamber’s Economic, Quality of Life Agenda Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has released the results to their 2021 BizVotes Election Questionnaire. This year 13 candidates across the seven Virginia House of Delegates races that cover portions of Loudoun County responded to the questionnaire which focuses on economic recovery, issues facing our workforce, and right-to-work. Since 2003, the Loudoun Chamber has
Loudoun Chamber Announces Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year
Winners Announced at 2021 Loudoun Small Business Awards on October 29th Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber today announced the four finalists for the title of “Loudoun’s Entrepreneur of the Year” for 2021. The winner of this prestigious honor will be announced at the 27th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards ceremony, held on Friday, October 29, 2021, when the Chamber will announce the top honorees in nine categories in front of a live audience of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders. The
Loudoun Chamber Announces 24 Finalists for 27th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards
“People’s Choice” Award Voting Opens for One Week on Thursday, September 2 Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber today announced the names of the 24 finalists for the 27th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. These finalists are competing for top honors in six industry categories. The winner in each category will then square off for the title of the Small Business of the Year. The finalists for Loudoun’s Entrepreneur of the Year will be announced on Friday, September 10, 2021. The 27th
Loudoun Chamber supports Western Loudoun County Broadband Grant Application
Letter sent August 19, 2021 To: Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development 600 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219 Letter of Support for Loudoun County VATI Last-Mile Application The Loudoun Chamber, on behalf of the over one thousand businesses we represent in our community and the tens of thousands of business owners and employees that live in Loudoun County, would like to voice our support Loudoun County’s application for funding “last-mile” services to address this
Loudoun Chamber joins VRLTA and more than 800 Businesses & Associations Calling on General Assembly to Fully Fund Relief Request to Support Tourism & Hospitality Businesses Devastated by COVID
RICHMOND, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has joined the Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association (VRLTA) and more than 800 statewide businesses and associations to support allocating $291 million of Virginia’s American Rescue Plan funding to the tourism and hospitality industry. The VRLTA-led coalition is calling on the Virginia General Assembly to adopt this budget item during the August special legislative session, which convenes on Monday, August 2. VRLTA will lead a robust outreach
Loudoun Chamber Named Finalist for National Chamber of The Year Award
Winner of Chamber Industry’s most prestigious honor will be announced July 20th at ACCE’s Innovation Summit Loudoun County, Virginia — The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2021 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Based in Alexandria, VA, ACCE is the Chamber industry’s leading professional association, representing more than 9,000 professionals at more than 1,600 chambers of commerce and economic
U.S. Chamber Welcomes 9 New Members to Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100
Loudoun Chamber President Tony Howard among those joining elite group of top Chamber CEO’s that advise US Chamber of Commerce on economic, policy issues WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named 9 new executives to its Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100). These experienced leaders advise the U.S. Chamber’s board of directors, enhance lobbying and coalition work, recommend programming, and strengthen outreach to the business and chamber communities. Among the new Chamber of
Loudoun Chamber Foundation Awards $32,000 to Eight Loudoun Nonprofits
Loudoun Chamber Foundation Awards $32,000 to Eight Loudoun NonprofitsCharitable arm of the Loudoun Chamber awards $4,000 grants to eight local nonprofits whose work is essential to Loudoun economic growth and community vitality Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced that its Loudoun Chamber Foundation arm has selected eight local nonprofit organizations to each receive $4,000 grants to support their work in our community. Founded in 2014, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation invests