Black History Month Spotlight: Angela Carter, Carter Group Creative

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Angela Carter of Carter Group Creative for answering our questions! 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 Alexandria, Virginia. We decided to make Loudoun home to our office space due to its accessible […]

Black History Month Spotlight: Rey Banks, Equinix Data Center

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Rey Banks, a Chamber Board Member and team member at Equinix, for answering our questions! 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 Kansas City, MO. I ended up going to college in Richmond, […]

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 […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight: Susan Banville

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Susan Banville, of Embrace Home Loans, for your dedication to the Ambassador Council! What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador? I LOVE helping and supporting local and family-owned Loudoun County businesses. I feel like I’m making a difference in their success What makes your business unique in your industry? As […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: SciGenie

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Alicia McEldon, owner of SciGenie, for sharing your story. 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. As a working mother, I found myself searching for a high-quality after-school […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Tina R. Johnson, CEO Consulting Group

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Tina Johnson, owner of CEO Consulting Group, 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/nonprofit and how it’s evolved. After 35 years of running multiple businesses, I […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Enlighten Nutrition, Counseling and Care

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Helena and Alison from Enlighten Nutrition, Counseling and Care 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. Enlighten Nutrition, Counseling and Care began […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Dr. Suzanne Nixon, Integrative Counseling & Relationship Therapy, Inc.

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Dr. Suzanne Nixon, Integrative Counseling & Relationship Therapy, Inc. 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 evolved. Growing up in a family of […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Reneé Ventrice

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Reneé Ventrice of ReneeVentrice.com 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. ReneeVentrice.com started as simply a way to stay busy during the […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: The Sophisticated Teacher

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Jenna Myers from The Sophisticated Teacher 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/nonprofit and how it’s evolved. The Sophisticated Teacher began as a tutoring business, while […]