Hispanic Heritage Month: Cesar Rios-Villena RN

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Cesar Rios-Villena RN, Founder & CEO of VIGEO Physical Therapy, for sharing your story with us! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Lima, Peru, in 1990. My parents were successful business owners, but like many […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces 28 Finalists for 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Leesburg, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber has announced the names of the 28 finalists for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. These finalists are competing for top honors in seven industry categories. Each category winner will automatically become a finalist for the 2024 “Loudoun Small Business of the Year.” The finalists for Loudoun’s Entrepreneur […]

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Ambassador Council Spotlight: Carol A. Kearney

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Carol Kearney of Momentum Realty, LLC for being our spotlight and for serving on the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? Leading the tables at the Business @ Breakfast events to guide people on how to most efficiently build their businesses and make the most of being […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Rick Van Dyke

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Rick Van Dyke of PuroClean Emergency Restoration Services for being our spotlight and for serving on the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? As a more deeply invested member of the business community through the position, I feel more empowered to help fellow members navigate the challenges businesses […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Deborah Leben

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Deborah Leben of DL Coaching for being our spotlight and for serving on the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? My favorite part of being an Ambassador is being an advocate for businesses and fellow Chamber members by sharing insights, concerns, and feedback from the business community […]

Press Release: Nominations Open for 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Loudoun’s Premier Business Award Celebrates Local Businesses, Nonprofits & Entrepreneurs Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. Since 1995, the Loudoun Small Business Awards have been Loudoun’s most prestigious honor, celebrating our community’s finest small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. The finalists and winners […]

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Allan Nguyen

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Allan Nguyen, Owner of CycleBar Ashburn, for being a spotlight this week! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Dayton, OH but grew up in the Northern Virginia area. I went to Chantilly High School, […]

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Nupur Panjabi

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Nupur Panjabi, Founder of Anna Sudha Kitchen Community Kitchens, for being a spotlight for AAPI Heritage Month! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in the vibrant state of Rajasthan, India, and moved to Loudoun […]

Jewish American Heritage Month: Valerie Pisierra

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Valerie Pisierra, Executive Director of Loudoun Cares, for being our spotlight for Jewish American Heritage Month this week! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and mostly raised in Tucson AZ. I […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Rod Williams, The Williams Center for Wellness & Recovery

by Andrea Winey

Thank you Rod Williams for being a Black History Month spotlight! Check out The Williams Center for Wellness & Recovery and the great work they do on their website. 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? […]