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

by Andrea Winey

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 […]

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Public Policy Call to Action: SCC Seeks Public Comment on Greenway Rate Hike

by Andrea Winey

We Need You! Make Your Voice Heard & Oppose the Greenway Rate Hike Theo Stamatis, Government Affairs Manager The Greenway is back again with another major toll rate increase request, and the Board of Supervisors has authorized the Loudoun County Attorney to fight this increase with the full resources of the County. The other component […]

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

by Andrea Winey

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 […]

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Op Ed: Chamber-led Coalition Influences Zoning Rewrite, Board Prepares Adoption in December Scoring Big Wins

by Andrea Winey

Board Prepares Adoption in December Scoring Big Wins This Op-Ed written by Loudoun Chamber President & CEO Tony Howard, will appear in Loudoun Now. As the multi-year process of rewriting Loudoun’s zoning ordinance nears conclusion, it is worth recognizing the unprecedented partnership that County officials have offered the Loudoun business community, to work together and greatly […]

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Letter: Help Virginia compete, adopt competitive tax reforms

by Andrea Winey

This letter was sent by Loudoun Chamber President & CEO Tony Howard to a select group of Virginia Senators and Delegates who are negotiating the final budget package for consideration by the General Assembly and approval by the Governor. Learn how to get involved with the Public Policy committee here. Date: Friday, February 17, 2023   Dear […]

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Loudoun Chamber joins the U.S. Chamber in asking Congress to invest in Broadband and Digital Infrastructure

by Andrea Winey

MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS: As Congress debates an infrastructure program, the business community urges you to enhance America’s digital infrastructure and achieve the goal of connecting all Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how critically important it is for all Americans, including healthcare providers, students, and government to embrace digital tools. The internet […]

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Op-Ed: In Opposition of the PRO Act

by Andrea Winey

Post written by Grafton deButts, VP of Membership & Government Affairs One of the greatest threats to America’s economic recovery and future growth is currently being debated in Congress. The PRO Act, a bill which seeks to undermine workers’ rights to privacy and free association, would create a one-size-fits-all rewrite of labor laws in 50 states, […]

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Loudoun Chamber Reacts to Publication of the Loudoun Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan Draft

by Andrea Winey

County housing staff unveils strategy to address housing shortage Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber, which collectively represents over 1,100 member businesses and tens of thousands of employees across the region, shared its support and initial review of the Loudoun County Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan (UHNSP) Draft published by Loudoun County Staff on April 1st, 2021. […]

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Guest Blog: Jason Stanford, President of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance

by Andrea Winey

For more on the monumental $3.7B rail agreement, we’ve asked the President of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, Jason Stanford, to give us an update on its impact and what it will mean for our region. Yesterday Virginia, CSX, Amtrak and VRE signed a historic agreement that will make Virginia’s Transforming Rail in Virginia project […]

New Dulles Greenway Legislation: What Does This Bill Mean for Your Bills?

by Andrea Winey

Post written by Grafton deButts, Vice President of Membership & Government Affairs The Dulles Greenway in many ways is responsible for shaping Loudoun into the community we have today.  Development follows permanent infrastructure.  So when a four-lane highway opens up through the middle of a primarily undeveloped section of Loudoun bordering Fairfax County and Dulles […]

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