A statement released today by Loudoun Chamber President & CEO, Tony Howard. “A three-year statewide moratorium on data center development – regardless of the merits of a prospective application and a local community’s willingness to embrace the benefits of the project – would send jobs and investment to other states and damage Virginia’s reputation as […]
13 Chamber members commit to paying for their own energy needs, protecting residential and business ratepayers LEESBURG, Va. — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce applauds its members who signed the White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, promising to pay for their own energy needs while protecting homeowners and small businesses from higher energy costs. The Loudoun […]
LEESBURG, VA — The latest Northern Virginia Business Leader Survey shows rising employer confidence, but a continued demand for state and local policymakers to prioritize pro-growth policies related to housing, workforce, permitting, and taxes. Conducted with nine regional business organizations, including the Loudoun County Chamber, the Q2 2026 NVC/Pinkston Northern Virginia Business Leader Survey gathered […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Lansdowne, VA — The Loudoun Chamber today welcomed Governor Abigail Spanberger’s amendments to Paid Family and Medical Leave legislation to reflect the concerns raised by Virginia’s business community, including the Loudoun Chamber. The Loudoun Chamber was one of 40 statewide and regional business groups that urged the Governor to amend Senate Bill 2 and House […]
Loudoun Chamber Launches Management Readiness Training Survey Lansdowne, VA — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is calling on local employers to participate in its Management Readiness Training Survey, a crucial new initiative to strengthen our community’s workforce and leadership development efforts. The Chamber recognizes that Loudoun’s continued economic success depends on informed, collaborative partnerships between businesses and […]
