Blog Series by Brian Fauls, Government Affairs Manager, Loudoun County Chamber of CommerceTo see all of the posts in this series, click here There is legend in Washington, D.C. that the term ‘lobbyist’ was coined at the Willard Hotel when Ulysses S. Grant was in office (1869-1877). The story goes that President Grant would frequent […]
Thank you to Jennifer Brady of the Loudoun County Health Department for this informative blog post.For more information on the Health & Wellness Business Initiative through the Loudoun Chamber, click here. Over the summer, the Loudoun County Health Department wrote a post for the Chamber Insider outlining the benefits to businesses for implementing a comprehensive Lactation […]
Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue, Robert S. Wertz, Jr., recently asked the Board of Supervisors to change the Business Tangible Personal Property (BTPP) Reporting Deadline from April 15 to March 1 starting in Tax Year 2018. Why is this Important? The County’s BTPP revenues have increased significantly over the last few years, from $70 […]
Originally posted here, thank you to Timothy M. McConville, Esq. of Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C. for this post! View the Loudoun Chamber position/press release, here A federal court in Texas yesterday enjoined the United States Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing the DOL’s controversial new regulation revising white collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. […]
Blog Series by Brian Fauls, Government Affairs Manager, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce One of the most fundamentally laws of the universe is the Law of Cause and Effect. This Law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. If you’ve ever seen someone playing with a Newton’s cradle (this thing) […]
Thank you to Innovation Health COO and Executive Director, Amy Turner for this informative article!To learn more about the Loudoun Chamber’s Health & Wellness Initiative, click here. Ready for open enrollment? Starting November 1st, you can begin looking for the health plan that meets both your needs and budget. As a local health plan provider, we […]
Howard: Vote Yes for Virginia’s Right to Work Amendment This editorial was originally published in the Loudoun Now newspaper here. Information about both Constitutional Amendments on the ballot here. By: Tony Howard, President & CEO, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce On Nov. 8 Virginians will be asked to enshrine our state’s Right-to Work laws in our Constitution (Ballot […]
Constitutional Provision Will Protect Freedom and Jobs By Timothy M. McConville, Esq. For more information on the Loudoun Chamber’s public policy positions, or to get more involved, click here. Workplace choice, employee freedom, and better economic performance are part and parcel of the Right to Work package, which is why this November 8, Virginians should vote […]
Blog post written by: David Skiles, The Vectre CorporationFor more information on the Public Policy Initiatives that the Loudoun Chamber is involved in, click here. U.S. taxpayers claim nearly $10 billion in R&D tax credits each year. Large companies aren’t the only businesses that can get those tax benefits! The 2016 General Assembly Session will be […]
Blog Series by Government Affairs Manager Brian FaulsTo view previous posts in this series, click here. “Always vote on principle, though you may vote alone,and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”– John Quincey Adams An interesting satirical post popped up on my Facebook feed the other day: “America shouldn’t elect […]