Op-Ed from Tony Howard: Virginia Should Not Balance Its Budget on One Industry

by Andrea Winey

By Tony Howard, President & CEO, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce After months of delay, the Virginia General Assembly and Governor Spanberger reached a budget compromise. Unfortunately, the agreement includes a new $0.011-per-kilowatt-hour tax on data centers, sending a troubling message to one of the Commonwealth’s most important economic sectors and to other employers considering investing […]

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Ambassador Council Spotlight 2026: Tim Davis

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Tim Davis of John Marshall Bank for your service on the Ambassador Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member, and what does the role mean to you? I wanted to become an Ambassador to help give back to the Chamber and help new members find their way. […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2026: Dr. Chad Parsons

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Dr. Chad Parsons, President & CEO at Advanced Corrective Chiropractic, for your service on the Ambassador Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member, and what does the role mean to you? I was interested in the opportunity to help new members of the Chamber become more involved […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber thanks Governor Spanberger for the budget amendment that will make Oak Hill in Aldie a State Park

by Andrea Winey

Leesburg, VA — Loudoun Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tony Howard applauded Governor Abigail Spanberger for amending Virginia’s budget plan to establish Oak Hill as the Commonwealth’s newest State Park. “The Governor’s leadership demonstrates a commitment to preserving one of Virginia’s most significant historic landmarks while creating a lasting economic, tourism, and outdoor recreation […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Applauds Congressional Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

by Andrea Winey

Lansdowne, VA — Loudoun Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tony Howard today praised Congress for passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Calling it the most significant federal housing reform in decades, Howard noted that the legislation is a crucial step toward solving the nation’s housing affordability crisis. The legislation moved forward with […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Urges SCC to Reject Greenway Toll Hikes

by Andrea Winey

Lansdowne, VA — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is urging the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to reject proposed toll increases submitted by Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), operator of the Dulles Greenway. The SCC will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 29, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Rock Ridge High […]

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Ambassador Council Spotlight 2026: Marija Ristic

by Andrea Winey

Thank you, Marija Ristic, owner of Mobile Steam Car Detailing, for your service on the Ambassador Council! The Ambassadors Council’s mission is to strengthen the Loudoun Chamber’s network of business and nonprofit organizations by supporting their fellow Chamber members to ensure they gain the most value from their membership investment. What inspired you to become a Loudoun […]

Ambassador Spotlight 2026: Lesli Vasquez

by Andrea Winey

Thank you, Lesli Vasquez of Northwest Federal Credit Union, for your service on the Ambassador Council! The Ambassadors Council’s mission is to strengthen the Loudoun Chamber’s network of business and nonprofit organizations by supporting their fellow Chamber members to ensure they gain the most value from their membership investment. What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Names Clement Lupton IV as Government Relations Manager

by Andrea Winey

LANSDOWNE, VA — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Clement Lupton IV as its new Government Relations Manager. In this role, Lupton will lead the Chamber’s public policy initiatives, managing advocacy efforts on behalf of Loudoun County’s premier business network and represent the interests of its members at local, regional, and state levels. […]

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Press Release: Local Professionals Graduate from Loudoun Chamber’s Emerging Leaders Program

by Andrea Winey

Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun County business and nonprofit community recently celebrated the graduation of a distinguished cohort from the Loudoun Chamber Emerging Leaders Program, a professional development initiative designed to strengthen leadership skills, foster collaboration, and prepare the next generation of community leaders. The program brings together emerging professionals from a wide range of […]