Ambassador Council Spotlight 2025: Veronica Duckett, MAVENTRI

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Veronica Duckett, CEO of MAVENTRI, for all you do in serving on the Chamber’s Ambassadors Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member? As a longtime Loudoun resident and small business owner, I’ve always believed in the power of community and connection. Becoming an Ambassador felt like a […]

Press Release: The Survey Says: NoVA Business Leaders Are Nervous About Regional Economy

by Andrea Winey

Federal policies on tariffs, government spending, and layoffs lead many local CEOs and business owners to consider job and capital investment cuts Loudoun County, VA — A confidential survey of nearly 300 Northern Virginia CEOs, senior executives, and business owners showed that local business leaders are pessimistic about the regional economy in 2025 and are […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Kevin Watkins, SDL Creative Studios

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Kevin Watkins of SDL Creative Studios for sharing about you and your business! Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Kingston, Jamaica. I moved to Northeast Washington DC at 8 years old. I recently moved to […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Clifton Jackson, FireVibe Web Design

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Clifton Jackson of FireVibe Web Design for answering these questions for Black History Month! Learn more about the Chamber’s DEIA Committee here. Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Takoma Park, MD, and raised in […]

Press Release: Chamber Honors Loudoun’s Top Community Leaders 

by Andrea Winey

Community Leadership Award honorees announced at Loudoun Chamber’s 57th Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards Gala Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber announced its 2025 Community Leadership Awards honorees on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Chamber’s 57th Annual Meeting at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly. View all photos from the event Now in […]

Native American Heritage Month: Frank Watson, RavenTek

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Frank Watson from RavenTek for answering these questions in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Check out the RavenTek website here. To learn more about the Chamber’s DEIA Committee, click here. Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces 2025 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 2025 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 12th year, […]

Press Release: Loudoun Hunger Relief Wins 2024 Small Business of the Year at Loudoun Chamber’s 30th Annual Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce hosted the 3oth Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards on Friday, November 8, 2024, at The National Conference Center in Lansdowne, with nearly 600 guests present. This record-setting event celebrated Loudoun’s small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs for their contributions to our community. The 2024 finalists and winners were […]

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30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: POUNCE Solutions

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Brian Tinsman of POUNCE Solutions for sharing your story with us! Congratulations on being a finalist for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! View all finalists here and event info here. Tell us the story of your business and how it’s evolved. POUNCE Solutions began with a simple vision: there’s a better […]

National Disability Employment Awareness Spotlight: Didlake – Rachel Payne, PhD

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Rachel Payne, PhD, VP of Advocacy & Public Policy for Didlake, for answering a few questions to spotlight National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Tell us a little about yourself and what you do for work. I am the VP of Advocacy & Public Policy for Didlake, a nonprofit that creates and […]