In Partnership with: Mason Enterprise Center-Leesburg, Loudoun County Public Schools, Loudoun County’s Department of Economic Development, Loudoun Youth, Inc.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking program that transforms middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch their plans to investors, and launch and run their own companies.
- Parent & Student Orientation
- Investor Panel Event – Students present their business plan to a “Shark Tank” panel of judges. Investors will allocate funding based on the quality of the sales pitch and presentation.
- CEO Roundtable – Local CEOs meet with students to discuss their roles, companies, backgrounds, and offer helpful business and networking advice to the students.
- Media Meet & Greet – Local media professionals will come in and speak with the students about the power of the press, how to get stories covered, interviewing tips, and so much more.
- Trade Show – Students demonstrate and sell their business/product.
- Graduation Ceremony
Platinum Partners | $5,000
- Logo on all marketing materials and on signage at every YEA Event and student application form
- Company featured prominently on all electronic and printed marketing materials
- Company logo featured prominently on the program webpage, social media
- Recognition as partner in all newsletters and press releases related to the program
- Speaking opportunity at Parent/Student Orientation, Graduation or Investor Panel events
- One company rep on Investor Panel ($500 investment capital included in sponsorship)
- Four attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
YEA! Investor Panel Sponsor | $2,000
Multiple Sponsorships available
- Company logo on signage at every YEA Program Event
- Company name on all promotional materials for the event
- One company representative on Investor Panel ($500 investment capital included in sponsorship)
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
- Opportunity for representative to speak at the Investor Panel event
Scholarship Sponsors | $1,500
Multiple sponsorships available
- Scholarships used to fund tuition of underrepresented student populations
- Company name on signage at every YEA Program Event
- Company name on promotional materials for the program
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
- Opportunity for company rep to serve as class volunteer (guest speaker, web developer, etc.)
CEO Roundtable Sponsor | $1,000 SOLD
Exclusive sponsorship
- Company logo on signage at CEO Roundtable event
- Company name on promotional materials for entire YEA program
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel event
- Opportunity for company rep to serve as class volunteer (guest speaker, web developer, etc.)
Signature Events
Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards
The Loudoun Chamber will celebrate its 57th Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards on January 24, 2025. We will honor top community leaders as well as celebrate the success of the 2024 Board of Directors Chair, Angela Mitchell, owner of ARM Consulting LLC. We will also welcome our 2025 Board and the new Chair Scott Loftis, of Atlantic Union Bank. Event Page Here
Annual DEIA Summit
The Loudoun Chamber will host its 3rd Annual DEIA Summit on October 17, 2024. Keynote speakers and workshops will focus on helping your business or nonprofit gain competitive advantages by leveraging diversity and accessibility tools. Event Page Here
Chamber Classic
In the Summer of 2025, the Annual Chamber Classic will be held at The Club at Creighton Farms. This event has been Loudoun County’s premier business golf tournament for over four decades. The Chamber Classic offers our sponsors tremendous marketing exposure and an incomparable day of golf on this Jack Nicklaus-designed course. View the Event Page
Small Business Awards
For 30 years, the Loudoun Small Business Awards have been the most prestigious honors celebrating the best small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations in our Loudoun community. We hope you join us on November 8, 2024, to congratulate finalists and winners in 10 categories, including the top prize, at the 2024 Loudoun Small Business of the Year. Winners are announced in front of a live audience of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders. Event Info Here
Valor Awards
In the Spring of 2025, the Loudoun Chamber will celebrate 40 years of honoring our community’s real-life heroes, including several truly heroic citizens, for their courageous and often lifesaving actions. Join us at the 40th Annual Loudoun County Valor Awards. Event Page Here
State of the Loudoun Market
The Loudoun real estate market has rarely experienced the number of challenges and opportunities it does today. It is difficult to make sense of these current market conditions and their impact on economic conditions. In 2025, the Loudoun Chamber will bring together the region’s top economic and real estate experts to examine how the economic and cultural forces influencing this market will impact your business. Stay tuned for more information.