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 Middle Schooler Earns Top Honors in 2021 Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Pitch Competition
$5,000 Investor Capital Awarded to Six Students in 5th Annual YEA! Business Plan Competition Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) held its 5th Annual Investor Panel on March 23, 2021, where 21 local student entrepreneurs pitched their business plans to a panel of investors and local business leaders live on a virtual presentation platform. Presented by the Loudoun Chamber Foundation and the Loudoun Economic Development Authority, YEA! Loudoun is a 7-month program that teaches
Loudoun Chamber Finance Director Linda Coffey Honored by Her Virginia Chamber Peers for 30 Years of Service
Richmond, Virginia – Linda Coffey, the Director of Finance and Administration for the Loudoun Chamber, was honored by the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) on March 3rd for reaching her 30th year with the Loudoun Chamber. Coffey was honored by her Virginia Chamber Executives peers at VACCE’s annual statewide Staff Development Conference. Long time VACCE Board member and Past Chair Sylvia Haines, with the Hampton Roads Chamber, presented the recognition. VACCE honors Virginia
Loudoun Chamber Announces VA Small Business Alliance as New Member Benefit
Partnership with VA Chamber offers Loudoun Chamber small businesses members added clout in Richmond Loudoun Chamber joins Statewide Small Business Alliance of 27,000 small firms, creating a big impact on Virginia’s Business Climate Leesburg, Virginia - The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce valuable new benefit to help Loudoun’s small businesses stay informed and get involved on the issues that are impacting Virginia’s business climate. The Loudoun Chamber has joined the Virginia Chamber of
Chamber Testifies to House Subcommittee in Support of Greenway Oversight Bill
Chamber Testifies to House Subcommittee in Support of Greenway Oversight BillSeeks greater SCC authority in toll rate approval and financial management. Loudoun County, VA –On Thursday, the Loudoun Chamber provided testimony to the House of Delegates’ Transportation Systems Subcommittee on behalf of the members of the business community in support for Delegate Suhas Subramanyam’s House Bill (HB 1832), which seeks to empower the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to better regulate toll increases on the
Loudoun Chamber 2021 Community Leadership Award Winners Announced
Loudoun Chamber 2021 Community Leadership Award Winners AnnouncedWinners were unveiled at Virtual Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber announced the winners for the 2021 Community Leadership Awards Wednesday January 27, 2021 at the Virtual Annual Meeting and Community Leadership Awards, which can be viewed on the Chamber’s Facebook page. The Community Leadership Awards honor the businesses and community leaders that have shown outstanding leadership
Loudoun Chamber Foundation Awards $10,000 in Grants to Five Loudoun Nonprofits
Loudoun Chamber Foundation Awards $10,000 in Grantsto Five Loudoun Nonprofits Chamber’s charitable arm awards $2,000 to five local nonprofits, advancing Chamber’s mission to support Loudoun’s economic growth and community health Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced that the Loudoun Chamber Foundation has selected five local nonprofit organizations to each receive $2,000 grants, each, to support their work in our community. Founded in 2014, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation
Loudoun Chamber Announces 2021 Community Leadership Award Finalists
Loudoun Chamber Announces 2021 Community Leadership Award FinalistsCommunity Leadership Awards Honor Businesses, Community Leaders for Their Commitment to Loudoun’s Citizens and Community Vitality Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today announced 2021 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards finalists. These Awards honor those businesses and community leaders that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to support the strength and vitality of the Loudoun community. Now in its 8th year, the 2021
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,
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 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 &
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,
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 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
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