Press Release: National Civics Bee® in Loudoun returns as America celebrates 250 Years of Independence

by Andrea Winey

All Loudoun middle school students are invited to demonstrate their civics knowledge and compete for cash prizes, County, State, and National titles Loudoun County, VA—The Loudoun Chamber is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 National Civics Bee® in Loudoun, part of a national initiative designed to inspire young Americans to demonstrate their civic […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces 32 Finalists for 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Leesburg, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber has now announced the names of all 32 finalists for the 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. These finalists are competing for top honors in seven industry and one Exceptional Entrepreneur of the Year categories. Each category winner will automatically become a finalist for the 2025 “Loudoun Small Business […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Finalists for Loudoun’s Exceptional Entrepreneur of the Year Award

by Andrea Winey

The full list of 32 finalists has now been announced Leesburg, Virginia – The four finalists for the “Loudoun’s Exceptional Entrepreneur of the Year” award category have now been announced for the 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. The winners in every category will be announced at the 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards gala, […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Opens Nominations for 2026 Community Leadership Awards

by Andrea Winey

Awards Honor Business and Nonprofit Leaders for their Commitment to Loudoun Leesburg, VA – The Loudoun Chamber has announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate the individuals and organizations whose vision, dedication, and leadership have made an extraordinary impact on Loudoun County—championing its people, strengthening its […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces 28 Finalists for 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

People’s Choice Award Voting is open from September 11 to September 18 Leesburg, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber today announced the names of the 28 finalists for the 31st 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 […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Urges Congressional Action to Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

by Andrea Winey

Lansdowne, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, which represents nearly 1,100 businesses in Northern Virginia, is urging federal lawmakers to extend the enhanced premium tax credits set to expire in 2025. These tax credits have played a vital role in expanding access to affordable, high-quality healthcare while reducing financial burdens for Loudoun County residents […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Supports Virginia Supreme Court Decision to Halt Dulles Greenway Toll Hike

by Andrea Winey

LEESBURG, VA –The Virginia State Supreme Court has sided with commuters, rejecting an appeal by Dulles Greenway operator TRIP II to raise toll rates. This pivotal July 17 ruling ensures current tolls on the private road remain unchanged. The Loudoun Chamber strongly supports this decision by the State Corporation Commission (SCC) and the court. Proposed […]

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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 […]

Press Release: Leesburg Middle School student wins the inaugural National Civics Bee® in Loudoun competition

by Andrea Winey

Yousef Kiani, 8th grader at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, takes home top prize and will represent Loudoun at Virginia State Civics Bee in Williamsburg, June 7th Loudoun County, VA—Yousef Kiani, from J. Lupton Simpson Middle School in Leesburg, held off 20 other challengers to emerge as the winner of the first-ever National Civics Bee® […]

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Press Release: Loudoun High Schooler Earns Top Honors in 2025 Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Pitch Competition

by Andrea Winey

$5,000 in Investments Awarded to Six Student Businesses in 9th Annual YEA! Business Plan Competition Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Class of 2025 held its 9th Annual Investor Panel on April 8, 2025, where 22 local student entrepreneurs pitched their businesses and nonprofit startups to a panel of investors and […]

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