Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces 2026 Community Leadership Award Finalists

by Andrea Winey

Awards Honor Business and Nonprofit Leaders for their Commitment to Loudoun Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today announced the 2026 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards finalists. These Awards honor businesses and community leaders who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to support the strength and vitality of the Loudoun community. Now in its 13th year, […]

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Press Release: ECHO Wins 2025 Small Business of the Year at 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Leesburg, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce hosted the 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards on Friday, November 7, 2025, at The National Conference Center in Lansdowne, with nearly 500 guests present. This record-setting event celebrated Loudoun’s small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs for their contributions to our community. The 2025 finalists and winners were […]

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Press Release: Northern Virginia Business Leaders Express Caution Amid Economic Uncertainty, Loudoun Chamber Highlights Regional Priorities

by Andrea Winey

Loudoun County, VA — A survey capturing the sentiments of 120 business CEO’s and executives across Northern Virginia reveals a growing caution among regional business leaders amid a shifting economic landscape influenced by federal actions, workforce challenges, and housing and infrastructure challenges. “While Loudoun’s economic engine remains strong, this report underscores the need for proactive […]

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Op-Ed from Tony Howard: Protecting Employees’ Freedom to Choose Keeps Virginia Working

by Andrea Winey

By Tony Howard, President & CEO, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce For more than 70 years, Virginia’s Right-to-Work law has stood as one of the fundamental pillars of our Commonwealth’s economic success. This simple but powerful policy protects the freedom of every employee to decide for themselves whether to join a union—without being forced to pay […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Leslie Recinos Lovos

by Andrea Winey

­­­­­Thank you to Leslie Recinos Lovos, co-owner of Local SEO, LLC, for all you do on the Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? I love connecting with people and helping people connect with others. Being an ambassador is the perfect way to meet new people in various industries. […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Carol Kearney

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Carol A. Kearney, Momentum Realty, LLC, Owner/Broker/Realtor, for all you do on the Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? I love helping people navigate the chamber and build their business. How does your business contribute to the local Loudoun community? I help people buy, sell, and […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber joins regionwide effort to help displaced Federal and contracting employees find new careers

by Andrea Winey

TalentCapital.ai Launched by the Greater Washington Council of Governments Loudoun County, VA — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the Washington region’s top business and government groups to launch TalentCapital.ai, a powerful AI-driven tool designed to help transitioning workers pivot, reskill, and find new career opportunities. Led by the Metropolitan Washington […]

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LeadShare Spotlight 2025: Senior Resource Partners (SRP)

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Cesar Rios-Villena RN CWCP, LeadShare President of Senior Resource Partners (SRP)! Who we are Senior Resource Partners (SRP) is a Loudoun Chamber LeadShare group united by one mission: to provide complete and compassionate care that helps you achieve your best life. What we do We are a group of small businesses that […]

Op-Ed from Tony Howard: A United Loudoun will Weather a Federal Government Shutdown

by Andrea Winey

Post written by Tony Howard, Loudoun Chamber President & CEO Sadly, another federal government shutdown has occurred, further straining the Northern Virginia economy, which is already reeling from unexpected cuts in the federal workforce and contracting communities. According to projections, just a one-week shutdown could shave as much as $15 billion from national GDP. In […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight 2025: Jack Vega, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Board Member Jack Vega of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation for answering a few questions about your journey. Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Medellin, Colombia, and was raised there until the age of […]