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 […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Kelly Robucci

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Kelly Robucci from the Academies of Loudoun for your service on the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? The opportunity to connect with other people, businesses, and non-profits in the local community to promote growth and development. What makes your business unique in your industry? As the […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Jack Kelly

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Jack Kelly of Loudoun United FC for being our spotlight and being a part of the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? Connecting with so many local businesses. It’s exciting to meet with businesses of all sizes, all backgrounds, and in so many different industries. What makes […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Sean Biehl

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Sean Biehl of John Marshall Bank for answering a few questions and for serving on the Ambassadors Council! What is your favorite part of being an ambassador? My favorite thing about being an ambassador is being one of the first people to welcome and congratulate a new business owner. What makes your business […]

LeadShare Spotlight: LoCo LeadShare

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to LoCo LeadShare’s President Kathleen Stakem Schwab for sharing about your group! LoCo LeadShare meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m., at Founder’s Hall Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department, FREE lunch for guests!  Why does LeadShare work for you and your group’s members?  Leadshare works for us because we have […]