Women’s History Month Spotlight: Michele Burton

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Michele Burton, Founding Partner at Clark Nelson & Burton, PLLC, for answering our questions! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, an Official Coast Guard City located in Hampton Roads. After graduating from […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Krishna Cart

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Krishna Cart, MA Ed, NBCT of The Masterpiece Academy for answering a few of our questions! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in the Philippines, where I founded and operated my own private […]

Women’s History Month: Susan Carroll, Inova Loudoun Hospital

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Susan Carroll, President at Inova Loudoun Hospital, for taking the time to answer a few questions for Women’s History Month. Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I grew up in Northern Virginia — born in Alexandria and raised […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Therese Cashen

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Therese Cashen of Loudoun Habitat for Humanity for answering a few of our questions for Women’s History Month! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? Born in Germany, my father was stationed there during his military service. Raised in Baltimore […]

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Bernadine J. Dykes, PhD

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Chamber Board Member Bernadine J. Dykes, PhD, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor of Management at Shenandoah University School of Business, for answering a few questions for Women’s History Month! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was raised in […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Angela Carter, Carter Group Creative

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Angela Carter of Carter Group Creative for answering our questions! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. We decided to make Loudoun home to our office space due to its accessible […]

Black History Month: Ernisha Hall, VA Black Chamber of Commerce

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Ernisha Hall, President & CEO of the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, for sharing about your journey! Tell us about the VA Black Chamber, and how long you’ve been in your industry. The Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce is an organizational hub of empowerment, connection, and support for Black-owned businesses across the […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Clifton Jackson, FireVibe Web Design

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Clifton Jackson of FireVibe Web Design for answering these questions for Black History Month! Learn more about the Chamber’s DEIA Committee here. Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Takoma Park, MD, and raised in […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: POUNCE Solutions

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Brian Tinsman of POUNCE Solutions for sharing your story with us! Congratulations on being a finalist for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! View all finalists here and event info here. Tell us the story of your business and how it’s evolved. POUNCE Solutions began with a simple vision: there’s a better […]