Loudoun Chamber Pushes Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Recovery with 2021 Public Policy Positions
Loudoun Chamber Pushes Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Recovery with its 2021 Public Policy Positions Lansdowne, VA – Advocating for legislative and policy solutions that will hasten Virginia’s post-COVID economic recovery, while integrating the values of diversity and inclusion throughout the organization’s priorities are hallmarks of the Loudoun Chamber’s 2021 Public Policy agenda. Released this week, the Chamber’s 2021
Catoctin Creek Distillery, Ford’s Fish Shack’s Tony Stafford Earn Top Honors at Virtual 26th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards
Catoctin Creek Distillery, Ford’s Fish Shack’s Tony Stafford Earn Top Honors at Virtual 26th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Lansdowne, VA - 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 26th Annual Small Business Awards, held on Friday, November 13, 2020. This year’s gala award ceremony was converted to an entirely virtual event, to maximize safety for the finalists and other guests
Loudoun’s nonprofits can begin applying for Loudoun Chamber Foundation grants on November 2nd
Loudoun’s nonprofits can begin applying for Loudoun Chamber Foundation grants on November 2, 2020 Loudoun Chamber Foundation supports 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 Monday, November
Loudoun Chamber Opens Nominations for 2021 Community Leadership Awards
Loudoun Chamber Opens Nominations for2021 Community Leadership Awards Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber announced today that nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Community Leadership Awards. Nominations will remain open until Friday, October 30, 2020 at 5 p.m. The Community Leadership Awards honor Loudoun’s business and nonprofit community leaders that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and community engagement to positively impact the quality of life in Loudoun County and to serve the
Loudoun Chamber Announces Finalists for Top Honors at 2020 Small Business Awards
Loudoun Chamber Announces Finalists forTop Honors at 2020 Small Business AwardsContenders for Loudoun’s Top Entrepreneur of the Year Named Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber today announced the names of the finalists for a top honor at the annual Loudoun Small Business Awards, the “Loudoun’s Top Entrepreneur” award. The 26th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards ceremony will be held on Friday, November 13, 2020. To ensure maximum safety for the award finalists and other guests, the Small Business Awards
Acts of Valor: Loudoun Chamber to honor 109 local heroes at 35th Annual Loudoun County Valor Awards
Acts of Valor: Loudoun Chamber to honor 109 local heroesat 35th Annual Loudoun County Valor Awards on October 2nd Loudoun County, VA – It will be a historic day on Friday, October 2, 2020, when the Loudoun County business community gathers to honor 92 heroic first responders and 17 equally courageous civilians at the 35th Annual Loudoun Valor Awards. Though the event will look different this year, with some in-person and some virtual elements, the
Loudoun County Chamber Announces 24 Finalists for 26th Annual Small Business Awards
Loudoun County Chamber Announces 24 Finalists for26th Annual Small Business AwardsPeople’s Choice Award Voting Begins Monday, September 21st Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber today announced the 24 finalists for the 26th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. These finalists are competing for top honors in six industry categories, as well as for the title of Loudoun’s Entrepreneur of the Year and The Small Business of the Year. Loudoun’s Entrepreneur of the Year finalists will be announced on
Loudoun Chamber Commends Board of Supervisors Investment in Business Interruption Fund
Loudoun Chamber Commends Board of Supervisors Investment in Business Interruption FundLansdowne, VA – The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce would like to commend the members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for the additional allocation of over $4 million in CARES Act funding to the Business Interruption Fund. The Board of Supervisor’s leadership along with the Department of Economic Development’s execution of the Business Interruption Fund provides a much-needed lifeline for so many of
1,300 meals, 13 Restaurants: Feed Loudoun’s Health Care Heroes Campaign to Salute Local Health Care Workers a Success
1,300 meals, 13 Restaurants: Feed Loudoun’s Health Care Heroes Campaign to Salute Local Health Care Workers a Success Lansdowne, Virginia – In just the first few weeks of the coronavirus crisis in Loudoun County, it was apparent that local hospital workers were under a lot of stress and long hours caring for the first wave of COVID-19 patients. At the same time, local restaurants saw an immediate 80%-90% drop in revenues, as sit-down dining was banned and they were forced to rely on delivery or
Loudoun Chamber Seeks Nominations for 26th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards
Loudoun Chamber seeks nominations for26th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Celebrating entrepreneurship and contributions of small businesses in Loudoun, Chamber plans re-imagined gala for the COVID-19 era Lansdowne, VA -- The Loudoun Chamber is seeking nominations for the 26th Annual Small Business Awards, where Loudoun’s business community will celebrate the contributions local small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits have made to Loudoun County, especially during the COVID-19
Statement by Tony Howard, President & CEO of the Loudoun Chamber, regarding the death of Mr. George Floyd
Statement by Tony Howard, President & CEO of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, regarding the death of Mr. George Floyd and the issues of racial injustice, inequality and oppression of the African-American community On behalf of the 1,200 members of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, our Board of Directors and staff, I wish to first express my sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. George Floyd, who lost his life in a clear criminal act carried out by officers of the
Loudoun Chamber Asks Board of Supervisors to Temporarily Lift Business Regulations on Outdoor Seating, Signage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2020 Loudoun Chamber Asks Board of Supervisors to Temporarily Lift Business Regulations on Outdoor Seating, SignageChamber sends formal request to Board of Supervisors to temporarily allow for expanded patios, waive temporary sign permitting during Phased Reopening Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is asking the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to temporarily suspend certain regulations to help Loudoun’s hardest hit businesses and employees begin the
As Loudoun Businesses Endure Continued COVID-19 Restrictions, Loudoun Chamber Launches “Loudoun: Open for Business” Toolkit
Governor Northam delays Northern Virginia’s Phase I reopening until May 29 Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Northern Virginia’s largest Chamber, responded to today’s announcement that Governor Ralph Northam will maintain his restrictions on many business and social activities in Northern Virginia by releasing it’s “Loudoun: Open For Business” Tool Kit. The “Loudoun: Open For Business” Tool Kit was created to help every business in Loudoun County craft their own unique plan for reopening,
Loudoun Chamber Launches “Feeding Loudoun’s Health Care Heroes” Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, April 20, 2020Contact: Andrea Winey, Communications Directorawiney@loudounchamber.org(571) 243-2953 Loudoun Chamber Launches “Feeding Loudoun’s Health Care Heroes” Campaign Loudoun businesses and residents can show nurses, doctors, other local hospital employees how much they appreciate their sacrifices during the COVID-19 crisis by buying them lunch Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today launched the “Feeding Loudoun’s Health Care Heroes” campaign,
Take Loudoun Home: Countless Ways to Support Loudoun Businesses
Loudoun Economic Development has joined forces with Visit Loudoun and the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce with an important call to action for consumers: Take Loudoun Home. This comprehensive marketing campaign, initially launched to promote farms and rural businesses in spring 2019, has grown significantly in its second year to include all Loudoun County businesses affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. “In the face of a global pandemic, Loudoun County’s business community has shown incredible courage
Loudoun Chamber Foundation Hosts Virtual Young Entrepreneur’s Academy Investor Pitch with $5K Awarded to Student Entrepreneurs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, April 14, 2020Contact: Andrea WineyDirector of Communicationsawiney@loudounchamber.org571-209-9034 office Loudoun Chamber Foundation Hosts Virtual Young Entrepreneur’s Academy Investor Pitch with $5K Awarded to Student Entrepreneurs Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) held its 4th Annual Investor Panel online on April 7th, when 22 local student entrepreneurs pitched their business plans to a panel of investors live via a virtual presentation
Loudoun Chamber Foundation Announces Matching Gift Pledge to Support Local Hospitality Industry
Monday, March 23, 2020Contact: Andrea WineyDirector of Communicationsawiney@loudounchamber.org571-209-9034 Loudoun Chamber Foundation Announces Matching Gift Pledgeto Support Local Tourism and Hospitality Workers Lansdowne, VA -- The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has launched a matching pledge campaign to raise funds for the Tourism & Hospitality Relief Fund established by the Visit Loudoun Foundation. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation will match every donation it receives on behalf of the Tourism &
Letter: Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Coronavirus/COVID 19
The Honorable Mark Warner United States Senate 703 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Tim Kaine United States Senate 231 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Jennifer Wexton. United States House of Representatives 1217 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Coronavirus/COVID 19 Dear Senators Warner and Kaine, and Congresswoman Wexton: On behalf of the 1,200 members of the
Loudoun Chamber Postpones 35th Annual Loudoun Valor Awards in Response to Coronavirus Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andrea WineyDirector of Communicationsawiney@loudounchamber.org571-209-9034 Loudoun Chamber Postpones 35th Annual Valor Awards in Response to Coronavirus Crisis Chamber acted on advisement by public health officials to postpone mass public gathering; all other Loudoun Chamber activities remain as scheduled Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce today announced that in response to the coronavirus global pandemic facing Loudoun County and the region, it
Loudoun Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Class of 2021 Applications Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 4, 2020Contact: Andrea WineyDirector of CommunicationsLoudoun County Chamber of Commerceawiney@loudounchamber.org571-209-9034 office Loudoun Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Class of 2021 Applications Now Open Lansdowne, VA – Applications are now open for the Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class of 2021, and will close Friday, June 12, 2020. Launched in October of 2016, the Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA! Loudoun) is a 30-week program that
Loudoun Chamber Voices Support For Additional Funding to Address Housing Needs in County Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andrea WineyDirector of Communicationsawiney@loudounchamber.org571-209-9034 office Loudoun Chamber Voices Support For Additional Funding to Address Housing Needs in County Budget Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber is calling on the Board of Supervisors to provide increased funding for the County’s Housing Trust in next year’s budget, to provide additional resources to address Loudoun’s housing
Loudoun Chamber 2020 Community Leadership Award Winners Announced
Loudoun Chamber 2020 Community Leadership Award Winners AnnouncedWinners were unveiled at Loudoun Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber announced the winners for the 2020 Community Leadership Awards this past Friday, January 24, 2020, at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Community Leadership Awards, at The National Conference Center. The Community Leadership Awards honor the businesses and community leaders that have shown outstanding leadership
Northern Virginia’s largest coalition of Chambers of Commerce reunites for the 2020 edition of the Virginia General Assembly
Northern Virginia’s largest coalition of Chambers of Commercereunites for the 2020 edition of the Virginia General Assembly Now in its 12th year, the Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership is region’s largest Chamber-led collaborative working in Richmond to keep Virginia’s economy strong and growing Lansdowne, VA -- For the 12th consecutive year, the Loudoun Chamber is joining forces with Northern Virginia’s other top chambers of commerce to work together during the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session
Chamber Supports Subramanyam Bill to Better Regulate Greenway Tolls
Chamber Supports Subramanyam Bill to Better Regulate Greenway Tolls Urges officials to focus on graduated tolling and operational cost analysis Loudoun County, VA –Today, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce issued a statement of support for Delegate Suhas Subramanyam’s House Bill (HB 523), which seeks to empower the State Corporation Commission to better regulate toll increases on the Dulles Greenway. “The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the efforts of Delegate Subramanyam
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
Loudoun Chamber Announces 2020 Community Leadership Award Finalists
Thursday, December 12, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andrea WineyO (571) 209-9034awiney@loudounchamber.org Loudoun Chamber Announces 2020 Community Leadership Award Finalists Community Leadership Awards Honor Businesses, Community Leaders for Their Support of Loudoun’s Citizens and Community Vitality Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today announced its finalists for the 2020 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards, which honor those businesses and community leaders that have demonstrated effective
Comfenergy, No. VA Orthodontics’ Dr. Zach Casagrande Earn Top Honors at 25th Small Business Awards
For Immediate Release:Tuesday, November 12, 2019Contact: Andrea WineyDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 571-209-2034 Comfenergy, Northern VA Orthodontics’ Dr. Zach Casagrande Earn Top Honors at 25th Annual Small Business Awards Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber announced the winners of the Loudoun’s Top Entrepreneur and Loudoun Small Business of the Year, as well as in seven industry categories at the 25th Annual Small Business Awards, held on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the National
Internship Fair connects NOVA-Loudoun students with local government contractors
For Immediate Release October 29, 2019 Contact: Tony Howard, Loudoun Chamber of Commercethoward@loudounchamber.org 571.209.9020 Dana Fallon, NOVAdfallon@nvcc.edu703-323-4577 Internship Fair connects NOVA-Loudoun students with local government contractors NOVA students met with 16 local firms to discuss internships and learn the value of security clearances Sterling, VA – More than 100 Northern Virginia Community College students attended the first Fall GovCon Jobs and Internship Fair,
Top Business Leaders from World’s Fastest Growing Data Center Hub to Provide Industry Outlook
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Top Business Leaders from World’s Fastest Growing Data Center Hub to Provide Industry Outlook, Economic and Social Opportunities Loudoun’s Data Center Market Attracted $13 Billion in Economic Investment in Last Years WHAT On October 17, some of the top business leaders in the world’s fastest growing data center hub, Loudoun County, will be providing insights on what the future holds for the industry, and how it is generating jobs and economic opportunity, while strengthening
Loudoun Chamber BizVotes Candidate Questionnaire Results Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Andrea Winey, Director of CommunicationsLoudoun County Chamber of Commerceawiney@loudounchamber.orgoffice: 571-209-9034 Loudoun Chamber BizVotes Candidate Questionnaire Results ReleasedCandidates for General Assembly, Loudoun Board of Supervisors 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 2019 BizVotes Election Questionnaire, which focuses on the Chamber’s
Loudoun Chamber Announces Finalists for Top Honors at 2019 Small Business Awards
Loudoun Chamber Announces Finalists for Top Honors at 2019 Small Business AwardsContenders for Loudoun’s Top Entrepreneur of the Year and Small Business of the Year named Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber today announced the names of the finalists for the top two honors at the annual Loudoun Small Business awards, The “Small Business of the Year” and “Loudoun’s Top Entrepreneur” awards. The 25th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards ceremony, where the honorees in 10 categories will be announced,
Loudoun County Chamber Announces 27 Finalists for 25th Annual Small Business Awards
For Immediate Release: Monday, September 16, 2019Contact: Andrea WineyDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 571-209-2034 Loudoun County Chamber Announces 27 Finalists for 25th Annual Small Business AwardsPeople’s Choice Award Voting Begins Monday, September 16th Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber today announced the names of the 27 finalists selected to compete in seven industry categories in the 25th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. Finalists for the Small Business Awards top honors,
Loudoun Chamber’s 25th Annual Small Business Awards Celebration Opens with a Call for Nominations
For Immediate Release June 13, 2019Contact: Andrea WineyDirector of Communicationsawiney@loudounchamber.org571-209-9034 office Loudoun Chamber’s 25th Annual Small Business AwardsCelebration Opens with a Call for Nominations Loudoun’s most prestigious small business honor celebrates its Silver Anniversary; Winners will be announced at Awards Gala in November Lansdowne, VA -- The Loudoun Chamber has opened the nomination process for the 25th Annual Small Business Awards, Loudoun’s premier event
Loudoun Chamber Applauds Unmet Housing Need Strategic Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact Andrea Winey, Director of CommunicationsLoudoun County Chamber of Commerceawiney@loudounchamber.org / 571.209.90345.9.19 Loudoun Chamber Applauds Unmet Housing Need Strategic PlanBoard of Supervisors Strategic Motion Moves Housing Discussion Forward Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber would like to applaud the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for the accepted amendment in the 2019 Loudoun County Draft Comprehensive Plan to prioritize Loudoun’s unmet housing
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program Manager Receives Trailblazer Award at National Conference
Tuesday, May 7, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrea Winey O (571)-9034Loudoun’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program Manager Receives Trailblazer Award at National ConferenceLoudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program Manager Named Top Performing out of 60+ Programs WorldwideLoudoun County, VA - Over the last three years the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Economic Development Authority to bring the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) to Loudoun students who seek to create,
Loudoun Chamber partners with Direct Energy to offer Loudoun Businesses more choice and competition
Thursday, January 31, 2019 Contact: Tony Howard O (571) 209-9020 M (703) 470-0792 thoward@loudounchamber.org Loudoun Chamber partners with Direct Energy to offer Loudoun businesses more choice and competition to meet their energy needs Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has announced a new partnership with Direct Energy Business to offer Chamber members more options and opportunities to cost effectively meet their energy needs. Direct Energy Business will serve as the Loudoun
Loudoun Chamber applauds VA Gen Assembly for approving $154 million in permanent funding for metro
March 12, 2018 Contact: Tony Howard Work (703) 777-2176 Cell (703) 470-0792 thoward@loudounchamber.org Loudoun Chamber applauds Virginia General Assembly for approving $154 million in permanent funding for Metro Loudoun Chamber’s top priority for 2018 session will, when matched by Maryland and D.C., provide first dedicated funding source to ensure Metro’s safety and reliability Leesburg, VA – Loudoun Chamber President Tony Howard today praised the Virginia General Assembly for reaching a
Loudoun Business Groups Denounce Racially Divisive Messages
Article published by Loudoun Now, Monday, February 19, 2018 The conversation among Loudoun business leaders began in the days after the Charlottesville riot last year and it stepped up as anti-Semitic and racist fliers appeared in the driveways of Loudoun homes. How should they react if these extremists sought to infiltrate Loudoun? This week, they released a formal statement denouncing the “malignant messages” and declaring a united effort to promote equality and respect for all. Among the
