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Virginia’s Proposed Budget Update – Courtesy of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Tony Howard, President & CEO January 3, 2024 Just before Christmas, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin presented his proposed budget for the 2024-2026 fiscal years, a spending plan that includes numerous investments in a wide variety of economic and workforce development initiatives long championed by the Virginia business community. The Virginia General Assembly will open its […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces New Board Leadership for 2024

Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Angela Mitchell, President & CEO of ARM Consulting LLC, as the organization’s 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors. Mitchell, who has served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors since 2020, will officially debut as the leader of Northern Virginia’s top Chamber of […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Foundation Awards $48,000 in Grants to support the work of 12 Loudoun Nonprofits

Loudoun Chamber’s charitable arm supports local nonprofits that focus on the Chamber’s priorities: economic and workforce development, education, wellness, and public safety Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced the Loudoun Chamber Foundation has awarded $4,000 each to twelve local nonprofits who are working to support workforce development, economic growth, and quality […]

Press Release: Bear Chase Brewing Wins 2023 Small Business of the Year at Loudoun Chamber’s 29th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce hosted the 29th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, with over 500 guests present.  This sold-out event was a celebration of Loudoun’s small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs and for their contributions to our community. The 2023 finalists […]

Spotlight on the 2023 SBA Finalists: MAVENTRI

Congratulations to MAVENTRI, a finalist for Home Based Business of the Year! Check out all of the finalists here. This spotlight was written from the perspective of Veronica Duckett, CEO of MAVENTRI. Tell us the story of your business and how it’s evolved. Our journey began when our founder, Wanda Medina, recognized the challenges that […]

Spotlight on the 2023 SBA Finalists: Mama’s Canine Mix

Congratulations to Mama’s Canine Mix, a finalist for Home Based Business of the Year! Check out all of the finalists here. These responses are written by Mary Hayes, owner of the business. Tell us the story of your business/nonprofit and how it’s evolved. The story of Mama’s Canine Mix is a testament to entrepreneurship, a love […]

Spotlight on the 2023 SBA Finalists: Casa de Avila Tacos

Congratulations to Casa de Avila Tacos for being a finalist in the Main Street Business of the Year category! Check out all of the SBA finalists here. Tell us the story of your business and how it’s evolved. We began this amazing journey in September of 2020 as a dream of what could be. One […]

Press Release: Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Northern Virginia Chambers Partner to Support Federal Employees/Contractors Impacted by Potential Government Shutdown

Local businesses are invited to offer discounts or special offers to support the families of affected federal workers or contractors Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber and Northern Virginia’s other major chambers of commerce, together with the Northern Virginia Regional Commission are teaming up to support Federal government employees and government contractors that will suffer […]