Announcement: Return to In-Person Activities

by Andrea Winey

Tony Howard, President & CEO of the Loudoun Chamber Dear Loudoun Chamber members: Can you believe it? The news we have been waiting 14 months to hear has finally arrived: the return to in-person Loudoun Chamber meetings and events, with limited restrictions, can now resume. Last Friday, Governor Ralph Northam, announced that, in accordance with […]

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Statement from Loudoun Chamber regarding violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

by Andrea Winey

The following statement is issued by Stacey Metcalfe, Chair, and Tony Howard, President & CEO, of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, regarding acts of violence, hate and bigotry towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI): “On behalf of the 1,100 members of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, our Board of Directors, and staff, […]

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Year in Review 2020

by Andrea Winey

Post written by President & CEO of the Loudoun Chamber Tony Howard, CCE, IOM It is a time-honored tradition, to look back on the year past and reflect on our triumphs and tribulations. After the year 2020, the tribulations will be far easier to count. There is no sugarcoating it: the past year was filled with […]

Announcing the Finalists for the 2021 Community Leadership Awards

by Andrea Winey

Community Leadership Awards Honor Businesses, Community Leaders for Their Commitment to Loudoun’s Citizens and Community Vitality View Photos from the 2020 Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today announced 2021 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards finalists. These Awards honor those businesses and community leaders that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and […]

Catoctin Creek Distillery, Ford’s Fish Shack’s Tony Stafford Earn Top Honors at Virtual 26th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber announced the winners of the Loudoun’s Top Entrepreneur and Loudoun Small Business of the Year, as well as in six industry categories at the 26th Annual Small Business Awards, held on Friday, November 13, 2020. This year’s gala award ceremony was converted to an entirely virtual event, to maximize […]

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A Statement by Tony Howard, President & CEO of the Loudoun Chamber Regarding the Death of Mr. George Floyd and the Issues of Racial Injustice in America

by Andrea Winey

Statement by Tony Howard, President & CEO of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, regarding the death of Mr. George Floyd and the issues of racial injustice, inequality and oppression of communities of color in America. On behalf of the 1,200 members of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, our Board of Directors, and our […]

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An Update from President & CEO, Tony Howard

by Andrea Winey

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Legendary civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   Dear Loudoun Chamber community: After observing the words and actions of so many Loudoun County business leaders, nonprofit professionals […]

An Update from President & CEO Tony Howard, 3.18.2020

by Andrea Winey

Declaration of a Local Emergency Dear Loudoun Chamber community: By now, unless you are essential personnel responsible for public health or public safety duties, you are probably working from home. So thank you! Because that means you are doing your part to defeat this nasty Novel Coronavirus. While our lives have changed, temporarily, life goes […]

Coronavirus Update from Tony Howard 3.13.2020

by Andrea Winey

Dear Loudoun Chamber members: After serious consideration of the issues involving the Novel Coronavirus pandemic facing our community and our nation, and after consultation with local public health and public safety officials, the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has decided to suspend public events and member-focused committee meetings through Friday, March 27, 2020. The Chamber office […]

Loudoun County Chamber Announces 27 Finalists for 25th Annual Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

People’s Choice Award Voting Begins Monday, September 16th Lansdowne, VA– The Loudoun Chamber today announced the names of the 27 finalists selected to compete in sevenindustry categories in the 25thAnnual Loudoun Small Business Awards.  Finalists for the Small Business Awards top honors, the Loudoun Entrepreneur and The Small Business of the Year, will be announced […]