Ambassadors Council Spotlight: Colleen Lovelace 2025

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Colleen Lovelace, co-founder of Lighthouse Mental Health Network, for your service on the Ambassadors Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? I truly enjoy my other Ambassadors, the camaraderie, energy, and support. I love meeting my new mentee each month, supporting their journey as a new Loudoun Chamber member, […]

Ambassadors Council Spotlight: Allison Shannon 2025

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Allison Shannon, owner of 37MMG, for your service on the Ambassadors Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? My favorite part of being on the Ambassador Council is being able to share the mission and vision of the Chamber with new businesses and helping our mentees to realize their […]

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: 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: 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: Rey Banks, Equinix Data Center

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Rey Banks, a Chamber Board Member and team member at Equinix, 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 Kansas City, MO. I ended up going to college in Richmond, […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Kevin Watkins, SDL Creative Studios

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Kevin Watkins of SDL Creative Studios for sharing about you and your business! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Kingston, Jamaica. I moved to Northeast Washington DC at 8 years old. I recently moved to […]

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 […]

Native American Heritage Month: Frank Watson, RavenTek

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Frank Watson from RavenTek for answering these questions in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Check out the RavenTek website here. To learn more about the Chamber’s DEIA Committee, click here. Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I […]

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 […]