Hispanic Heritage Month: Veronica Duckett

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Veronica Ducket of MAVENTRI for answering our questions for Hispanic Heritage Month!  Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, but I’ve called Loudoun home since 1994 (or was it 1995? That part […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Foundation will begin accepting grant applications from Loudoun’s nonprofits on October 15th

by Andrea Winey

Loudoun Chamber’s philanthropic arm supports local nonprofits focused on these priorities: economic development, education, wellness, and public safety Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced its philanthropic arm, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation, will begin accepting applications from local nonprofits, seeking financial support for their work in our community, on Tuesday, October 15, […]

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Ambassador Council Spotlight: Andrea Johnson

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Andrea Johnson, owner of Temple Training, for being a member of the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? I enjoy meeting new people and being part of my community. Being an Ambassador allows me the opportunity to welcome new members and engage with my community. I love […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Kim Curran

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Kim Curran, of the Dulles South Soup Kitchen, for serving on the Chamber’s Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? I love welcoming new businesses to Loudoun County and seeing how I can help them flourish. What makes your business unique in your industry? We are the only […]

Hispanic Heritage Month: Cesar Rios-Villena RN

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Cesar Rios-Villena RN, Founder & CEO of VIGEO Physical Therapy, for sharing your story with us! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Lima, Peru, in 1990. My parents were successful business owners, but like many […]

Hispanic Heritage Month: Beatriz McNelly

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Beatriz McNelly, Executive Director of Loudoun Literacy Council, for being a spotlight for Hispanic Heritage Month! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Argentina, and my family moved to the United States when I was […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces 28 Finalists for 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Leesburg, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber has announced the names of the 28 finalists for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. These finalists are competing for top honors in seven industry categories. Each category winner will automatically become a finalist for the 2024 “Loudoun Small Business of the Year.” The finalists for Loudoun’s Entrepreneur […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Applauds SCC Decision on Greenway Toll Rates

by Andrea Winey

Loudoun County, VA — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today praised the Virginia State Corporation Commission for its decision to deny the request by Dulles Greenway’s parent company to increase toll rates on the roadway. The toll increase request would have raised rates to as high as $8.10 for a single trip during peak driving […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Launches National Civics Bee® in Loudoun

by Andrea Winey

All Loudoun middle school students are invited to demonstrate their civics knowledge and compete for cash prizes, and County, State, and National titles Loudoun County, VA—The Loudoun Chamber is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee® in Loudoun, a new local chapter of a national effort to encourage young Americans to […]

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Ambassador Council Spotlight: Kim Ruiz

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Kim Ruiz, Co-Owner of Fambuli Insurance Services LLC, for serving on the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? I love being able to introduce new folks to other members of the chamber and show them all the benefits the chamber has to offer. I also love attending ribbon […]