32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Madisonbelle

by Sarah Spencer

Thank you to Owner Shelley Scheerschmidt for sharing her story with us. Congratulations on being named a finalist in our Retail & Consumer Service category for the 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! Tell us the story of your business and how it has evolved. Madisonbelle opened in Historic Downtown Leesburg in 2004, and I’ve […]

32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Curata Partners

by Sarah Spencer

Thank you to Colleen Gillis Founder of Curata Partners for sharing their story with us. Congratulations on being named a finalist in our Professional Service Business of the Year category for the 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! Tell us the story of your business and how it has evolved. Just 2.5 years ago, we […]

32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Christine Gacharná

by Sarah Spencer

Thank you to Christine Gacharná for sharing her story with us. Congratulations on being named a finalist in our Exceptional Entrepreneur category for the 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! Tell us the story of your business and how it has evolved. When I started in this work, in 2019, I built an online course. […]

32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Beckner Counseling

by Sarah Spencer

Thank you to Dylan Beckner, Founder of Beckner Counseling for sharing their story with us. Congratulations to the Beckner Counseling team on being named a finalist for the 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! Tell us the story of your business and how it has evolved. I started my private practice in 2020, in the […]

32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: GoodFences

by Sarah Spencer

Thank you to Michael Timmons, Founder and CEO of GoodFences for sharing their story with us. Congratulations to the GoodFences team on being named a finalist for the 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! Tell us the story of your business and how it has evolved?  GoodFences started with my own experience as a homeowner. […]

32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Homewatch CareGivers

by Sarah Spencer

Thank you to Tim & Rebecca Bodor, owners of Homewatch CareGivers, for sharing their story with us. Congratulations to the Homewatch CareGivers team on being named a finalist for the 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! Tell us the story of your business and how it has evolved. When we first opened the office in […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight 2026: Blanca Ramirez, Executive Director of Loudoun Youth Inc.

by Sarah Spencer

This Hispanic Heritage Month, the Loudoun Chamber is proud to spotlight Blanca Ramirez, Executive Director of Loudoun Youth, Inc., whose Mexican heritage, commitment to service, and passion for empowering young people are deeply connected to the work she does every day. Blanca has called Loudoun County home for more than two decades and brings more than […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight 2026: Casa De Avila Tacos

by Sarah Spencer

September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and traditions of Hispanic and Latino communities across the country. This Hispanic Heritage Month, the Loudoun Chamber is proud to spotlight Casa De Avila Tacos, a family-owned taqueria bringing the flavors and traditions of Guadalajara, Mexico, to the heart of […]

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Fourteen Rising Professionals Selected for the Chamber’s ’26 Emerging Leaders Cohort

by Sarah Spencer

Lansdowne, VA — September 14, 2026 — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2026 Emerging Leaders Program last week, welcoming a full class of 14 rising professionals representing businesses and organizations across Loudoun County. The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to equip rising professionals with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to lead […]

National Suicide Prevention Month Spotlight: Kiss of Yoga

by Sarah Spencer

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and highlight the people and organizations working to support mental wellness in our community. Here in Loudoun County, Kiss of Yoga is helping bring those efforts directly to local youth. Led by Kirsten Shabanowitz, Kiss of Yoga specializes in curated yoga and meditation services […]

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