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 […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Empower Adventures

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Joe from Empower Adventures 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/nonprofit and how it’s evolved.   In 2000-2008 I was an Infantry Officer in the Army.  It was […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: SciGenie

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Alicia McEldon, owner of SciGenie, for sharing your story. 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. As a working mother, I found myself searching for a high-quality after-school […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Loudoun Hunger Relief

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Trish McNeal from Loudoun Hunger Relief for sharing the LHR story. 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/nonprofit and how it’s evolved. Loudoun Hunger Relief (LHR) was founded in 1991 when […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Tina R. Johnson, CEO Consulting Group

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Tina Johnson, owner of CEO Consulting Group, 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/nonprofit and how it’s evolved. After 35 years of running multiple businesses, I […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Loudoun First Responders Foundation

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to the team at Loudoun First Responders Foundation 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 nonprofit and how it’s evolved. The Loudoun First Responders Foundation (LFRF) was established […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: GAM – Graphics and Marketing

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Stephen Grant from GAM – Graphics and Marketing 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. Starting out in 1976 as a mom-and-pop […]