Leveraging Conscious Capitalism

by Andrea Winey

This post originally appeared on the UnifiedLine3 website by Chris PowellJoin us on January 24th from 8-10 a.m. at the Chamber office to hear from Chris on “Aligning Your Business with Your Values” The phrase leveraging conscious capitalism speaks to the triple bottom line; doing good in business while doing good in the community.  Ideally, […]

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

by Andrea Winey

Janet Southward, Nerium International January is the quintessential time to improve health, break old habits and recommit to achieving goals. January first always recharges me. I’m extra fired up when I know change is within my grasp. Excitement and passion feel amazing! However, these emotions generate enthusiasm, but lack the muscle to implement lasting change. […]

5 Ways to Deal with a Pain in the Neck

by Andrea Winey

Dr. Betsy Scudder, PT DPT Cert MDT, Restore Physical Therapy & Wellness  Pain in the neck…  And, no, I’m not talking about your annoying neighbor or co-worker! I’m talking about a legitimate neck pain – the kind that makes you stop what you are doing, rub your neck and roll your head around.  Or, one that […]

How Can New Working Mothers Feel Immediate Work-Life Balance?

by Andrea Winey

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 […]

Should This Tax Deadline Change?

by Andrea Winey

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 […]

Court Enjoins DOL Overtime Rule on Nationwide Basis

by Andrea Winey

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. […]

Giving Tuesday! Make Your Gifts Count

by Andrea Winey

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. There are many ways to give gifts that really count this holiday season. Thanks to quite a few of our Chamber […]

5 Ways to Make Your Membership Pay for Itself with the Office Depot Chamber Discount

by Andrea Winey

By: Grafton deButts, Director of Membership & Brand Strategy Most members know about the discounts received on Office Supplies just for being a Chamber Member.  Through your membership you can save hundreds and thousands off of your annual office purchases all you have to do is sign up.  Here’s 5 ways to save each year […]

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2016 Small Business Awards Winners & Finalists!

by Andrea Winey

  Celebrating the Best-of-the-Best of Loudoun for 22 years!November 4, 2016, The National People’s Choice Award Winner Mobile Hope – Meet the Finalist! Entrepreneur of the Year Allen Kabiri, Select Construction – Meet the Finalist! — Winner!Geoff Crawley, Champagne Services – Meet the Finalist!Kamal Gill, the Zone – Meet the Finalist!Rusty Foster, Bow Tie Strategies – Meet the Finalist! Finalists for Nonprofit of the Year: […]

Worry About Trolls After You Cross the Bridge

by Andrea Winey

Blog post by Vanessa Wagner, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Manager, Loudoun County, Va Department of Economic Development Many organizations worry about the process, costs or probability of receiving protection from the United State Patent and Trademark Office.  While there are factors to consider before pursing intellectual property protection, the USPTO still remains a leader in protecting inventors in […]