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 &
Chamber and Visit Loudoun Urge Local and State Elected Officials to Postpone Sales Tax Due Date
Senator John Bell 13th DistrictSenator Jennifer Boysko 33rd DistrictSenator Barbara Favola 31st DistrictSenator Jill Vogel 27th DistrictDelegate Karrie Delaney 67th DistrictDelegate Wendy Gooditis 10th DistrictDelegate David LaRock 33rd DistrictDelegate Kathleen Murphy 34th DistrictDelegate David Reid 32nd DistrictDelegate Ibraheem Samirah 86th DistrictDelegate Suhas Subramanyam 87th DistrictChair Phyliss Randall At-LargeSupervisor Juli
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
Loudoun Chamber Seeks Nominations for 35th Annual Valor Awards
Tuesday, November 25, 2019 Contact: Andrea Winey awiney@loudounchamber.org O (571) 209-9034 Loudoun Chamber Seeks Nominations for 35th Annual Valor AwardsLoudoun community invited to nominate first responders or citizens whose heroism and lifesaving actions are worthy of recognition Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun Chamber is accepting nominations for the 35th Annual Valor Awards, when the Loudoun business community will honor career and volunteer emergency first responders and citizens for
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
Loudoun Chamber Foundation accepting applications from local nonprofits
November 1, 2019 Contact: Tony Howard (o) 571.209.9020 (m) 703.470.0792 thoward@loudounchamber.org Loudoun Chamber Foundation accepting applications from local nonprofits seeking financial supportEstablished in 2014, Loudoun Chamber Foundation supports nonprofit groups focused on Chamber’s priorities: economic development, education, workforce and public safety Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced that, beginning November 4th, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation will be
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
Joint Statement on Impact of May 8th Comprehensive Plan Work Session Actions On Loudoun's Data Centers
LOUDOUN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL JOINT STATEMENT ON IMPACT OF MAY 8TH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORK SESSION ACTIONS ON LOUDOUN’S DATA CENTER COMMUNITY Through the sustained efforts of our government and business leaders over the past decade, Loudoun County has distinguished itself as a global technology center and THE best place to build and expand data centers and other technology infrastructure businesses. A large part of Loudoun’s pro-technology, pro-business
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,
Acts of Valor: Loudoun Chamber to honor 62 local heroes at 34th Annual Loudoun County Valor Awards
Monday, April 1, 2019Contact: Andrea Winey, Director of CommunicationsLoudoun County Chamber of Commerce(571) 209-9034awiney@loudounchamber.org Acts of Valor: Loudoun Chamber to honor 62 local heroes at 34th Annual Loudoun County Valor Awards on April 12th Loudoun County, VA – It will be an historic day on Friday, April 12, 2019, when the Loudoun County business community gathers to honor 43 heroic first responders and 19 equally courageous civilians at the 34th Annual Loudoun Valor Awards. This
Four Local Orgs Receive Grants in Honor of Loudoun Chamber Community Leadership Award Winners
Four Local Organizations Receive Grants in Honor of Loudoun Chamber Community Leadership Award Winners Leesburg, VA – February 18, 2019 – The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties granted $5,000 to four organizations at the recommendation of the recent winners of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Awards. The Loudoun Chamber announced the 2019 winners on January 25, 2019, at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Community Leadership Awards. Each year, the
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 endorses Virginia Senate proposal to improve regulation of Dulles Greenway tolls
January 29, 2019 CONTACT: Tony Howardthoward@loudounchamber.org M (703) 470-0792 Loudoun Chamber endorses Virginia Senate proposal to improve regulation of Dulles Greenway tolls Lansdowne, VA -- The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is asking Virginia’s state lawmakers to support Senator Bill Stanley’s (R-Franklin County) bill to empower the State Corporation Commission to better regulate toll increases, including the adoption of distance-based pricing, on the Dulles Greenway. The Chamber endorsed Senator
Loudoun Chamber 2019 Community Leadership Award Winners Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, January 28, 2019Contact: Andrea WineyDirector of Communications571.209.9034 officeawiney@loudounchamber.org Loudoun Chamber 2019 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 2019 Community Leadership Awards this past Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Community Leadership Awards, at The
Chamber Hosts Loudoun Board of Supervisors’ Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, January 28, 2019 Contact: Grafton deButts O (571) 209-9021gdebutts@LoudounChamber.org Chamber Hosts Loudoun Board of Supervisors’ LeadershipLoudoun Chamber Launches 2019 PolicyMaker Series with Top County Leaders Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber will host its annual Loudoun Board of Supervisors Breakfast on Friday, February 8th to kick-off their 2019 PolicyMaker Series. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Belmont Country Club in
Loudoun Chamber Releases 2019 Public Policy Positions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact Andrea Winey, Director of CommunicationsLoudoun County Chamber of Commerceawiney@loudounchamber.org / 571.209.9034 Loudoun Chamber Releases 2019 Public Policy PositionsChamber Continues to Advocate for World Class Quality of Life in Loudoun County Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today released its 2019 Public Policy agenda, detailing the organizations official positions on a wide variety of economic and quality of life issues here in Loudoun and across the
Loudoun Chamber Foundation awards $24,000 to Six Loudoun nonprofits
January 7, 2019Contact: Tony Howard(o) 571.209.9020(m) 703.470.0792thoward@loudounchamber.org Loudoun Chamber Foundation awards $24,000 to Six Loudoun Nonprofits Chamber approves six $4,000 Foundation grants to nonprofit groups that focus on workforce, human development, health care, homeless and hunger in our Loudoun community Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced that its Loudoun Chamber Foundation arm has selected six local nonprofit organizations to each receive
Loudoun Chamber Health and Wellness Committee Launches New Programming
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, January 7, 2019Contact: Andrea WineyDirector of Communicationsawiney@loudounchamber.org571.209.9034 Loudoun Chamber Health and Wellness Committee Launches New Programming “Live, Be, Work, and Stay Well, Loudoun” Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber’s Health and Wellness Committee, known for the successful Healthy Business Challenge business scorecard, has launched a new initiative, “Live, Be, Work, and Stay Well, Loudoun.” The Health & Wellness Committee’s mission
2019 Loudoun Chamber Community Leadership Award Finalists Announced
Monday December 10, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andrea WineyO (571) 209-9034awiney@loudounchamber.org 2019 Loudoun Chamber Community Leadership Award Finalists AnnouncedCommunity Leadership Awards Honor Businesses, Community Leaders for Their Contributions to Support Loudoun’s Citizens and Strengthen their Quality of Life Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today announced the finalists for the 2019 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards, which honor the businesses and community leaders that have
Loudoun Chamber Seeks Nominations for 34th Annual Valor Awards
Tuesday, December 4, 2018Contact: Andrea Winey awiney@loudounchamber.orgO (571) 209-9034 Loudoun Chamber Seeks Nominations for 34th Annual Valor Awards Chamber asks the Loudoun public to nominate worthy first responders or ordinary citizens whose heroism and lifesaving actions are worthy of recognition Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun Chamber is seeking nominations for the 34th Annual Valor Awards, when the Loudoun business community will honor the career and volunteer emergency first responders
Northern VA Orthodontics, Community Foundation’s Amy Owens earn top honors at Annual Small Business Awards
For Immediate Release:November 5, 2018Contact: Andrea Wineyawiney@loudounchamber.org571-209-2034 office Northern VA Orthodontics, Community Foundation’s Amy Owens earn top honors at 24th Annual Small Business Awards Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber announced the winners of the Loudoun Top Entrepreneur and Small Business of the Year, as well as in seven industry categories at the 24th Annual Small Business Awards, on Thursday, November 1st at the National Conference Center. A blue-ribbon
Loudoun Chamber Opposes President’s Tariff Policy
Contact: Eric C. Johnson O (571) 209-9024 EJohnson@LoudounChamber.orgLoudoun Chamber Opposes President’s Tariff PolicyLoudoun Chamber Joins with State and National Chamber to Support S. 3013 Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber signed on to a letter to the United States Senate, along with more than 200 local and regional business organizations, to urge the passage of S. 3013 by Senator Bob Corker (R-Tennessee). S. 3013 would require the President to submit to Congress any proposal to raise tariffs in
Loudoun Chamber Hosts Leaders of Dulles Airport and Washington Metro
Loudoun Chamber Hosts Leaders of Dulles Airport and Washington Metro Chamber to Hold State of Transportation PolicyMaker Series Event Lansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber presents the “State of Transportation,” a PolicyMaker Series discussion featuring Jack Potter, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and Paul Wiedefeld, General Manager and CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Transportation is big business in Virginia and in Loudoun, and the continued
Loudoun Chamber Has Successful 2018 General Assembly Session
Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber supported a number of pieces of legislation which were approved by both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in 2018 and are now pending action by Governor Ralph Northam. The Chamber also took a strong stance against more than twenty bills which would have had a negative impact on the Loudoun economy and statewide. Seven pro-education bills were passed, including several that focused on workforce development. A package of legislation carried by Senator Dick
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 Chamber's Business Women and Health & Wellness Initiatives present ''Making Time for You''
MEDIA ALERT:February 21, 2018Contact: Andrea LucasSenior Communications ManagerLoudoun County Chamber of Commercealucas@loudounchamber.org571.209.9034 office Loudoun Chamber’s Business Women andHealth & Wellness Initiatives present “Making Time for You” Lansdowne, Virginia – With the new year in full swing, it’s beneficial for everyone to create a work-life balance that works for them and their families. The Business Women of Loudoun and the Health & Wellness Initiatives through the Loudoun
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
Virginia General Assembly Commends Loudoun Chamber
February 15, 2018Contact: Eric C. JohnsonO (571) 209-9024EJohnson@LoudounChamber.org Virginia General Assembly Commends Loudoun Chamber Loudoun Delegation Recognizes Chamber’s 50th Anniversary Lansdowne, VA - The Virginia General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution commending the
Meals Tax Bills Defeated in State Legislature
Meals Tax Bills Defeated in State Legislature Loudoun Tribune, February 8, 2018 Read More Here State legislation that would have allowed officials to add a county-wide tax on food bought in local restaurants without voter approval has been killed thanks in part to lobbying by business officials. Leesburg and other towns within the county already have meals taxes, which are collected in addition to the 6 percent sales tax. Leesburg, which has a restaurant tax rate of 3.5 percent, could have raised the
Loudoun Chamber Successfully Lobbies Against Meals Tax
January 22, 2018Contact: Eric C. JohnsonO (571) 209-9024EJohnson@LoudounChamber.orgLoudoun Chamber Successfully Lobbies Against Meal TaxLansdowne, VA - The Loudoun Chamber and other industry leaders successfully advocated on behalf of restaurants and Virginia voters while fighting against meals tax bills in the General Assembly. The Chamber applauds the Virginia Senate Committee on Finance for voting down two bills which would have authorized county governments to institute a meals tax without the consent
