Loudoun County Chamber Announces Winners for 23rd Annual Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun County Chamber announced the winners of the Entrepreneur and Small Business of the Year, as well as the eight industry categories at the 23rd Annual Small Business Awards, which was held Thursday, November 2nd at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne. A blue-ribbon committee of business leaders and industry experts […]

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Small Business Finalist Spotlight: KeyLyme

by Andrea Winey

Congratulations to Jaclyn O’Brien, owner of KeyLyme, and congrats again! 1.  Tell us your story of how your company got to where it is today? It all started when my dog, Rex, and I were bit by a tick and didn’t know it.  At first, I felt a little off, but about 6 months still dealing with […]

Small Business Finalist Spotlight: KBF by Audi Contractors

by Andrea Winey

Thanks to Jamil Audi, and congratulations again! Check out their website here. 1.  Tell us your story of how your company got to where it is today?  The Audi Contractors story is based on the belief that family is the most important thing in life. It’s what makes a house a home. My family decided […]

Eye on Loudoun: Why Vote Local & State Elections?

by Andrea Winey

Blog series by Government Relations Manager, Eric C. Johnson We are less than a month away from the next Election Day in Virginia! On Tuesday, November 7th, Virginia will once again head to the polls to select our next governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. At the local level, all seven of the members of […]

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Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy returns for second year

by Andrea Winey

Contact: K.C. Repage O (571) 209-9033 krepage@loudounchamber.org Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy returns to help local middle and high school students create and launch their own businesses Loudoun Chamber, Loudoun Economic Development Authority partner on YEA! Loudoun. Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and Loudoun Economic Development Authority have launched the second year […]

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The Near Future of Drones in Loudoun and Beyond

by Andrea Winey

Written by Vanessa Wagner, Loudoun County Economic Development To see other articles by Vanessa, click here Loudoun County is working to establish itself as an early adopter in the unmanned aerial systems space by attracting companies that manufacture, operate and support drones. Although the industry focus is new for many jurisdictions, Loudoun has already had almost a dozen […]

Small Business Finalist Spotlight: Flow Yoga

by Andrea Winey

Thanks to Megan Cartier at Flow Yoga, and congrats again! Register here for the Small Business Awards on November 2, 2017. 1.  Tell us your story of how your company got to where it is today? Fourteen years ago, I was teaching yoga to my colleagues in an AOL conference room. My following of devoted yogis grew […]

GoVirginia NoVa Region Announces Deadline for Letters of Interest Submissions

by Andrea Winey

NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGION MEDIA CONTACT: Carolyn Parent, Council Chair 571.283.8714 GOVirginiaNoVaChair@gmail.com October 13 is Final Date for Consideration of Funding FAIRFAX COUNTY, OCTOBER 2, 2017: The Go Virginia Northern Virginia Region 7 Council has set is deadline for receiving submissions of Letters of Interest as Friday October 13, 2017. The Council is seeking Letters of Interest for […]

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Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Spotlight: Chris Burns, Old Ox Brewery

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Chris Burns, of Old Ox Brewery, and congratulations again! Chris Burns is nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year, and Old Ox Brewery is nominated for Rural Business of the Year. Register here for the Small Business Awards on November 2, 2017.  1.  Tell us your story of how your company got to where […]

Small Business Finalist Spotlight: Car Clinic of Virginia

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Pushp & Param of Car Clinic VA! Congrats again! Register here for the Small Business Awards on November 2, 2017.  1.  Tell us your story of how your company got to where it is today? The current ownership of this decade old business commenced via an acquisition in January 2015. At that time, […]