Press Release: ECHO Wins 2025 Small Business of the Year at 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

by Andrea Winey

Leesburg, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce hosted the 31st Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards on Friday, November 7, 2025, at The National Conference Center in Lansdowne, with nearly 500 guests present. This record-setting event celebrated Loudoun’s small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs for their contributions to our community. The 2025 finalists and winners were […]

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Press Release: Northern Virginia Business Leaders Express Caution Amid Economic Uncertainty, Loudoun Chamber Highlights Regional Priorities

by Andrea Winey

Loudoun County, VA — A survey capturing the sentiments of 120 business CEO’s and executives across Northern Virginia reveals a growing caution among regional business leaders amid a shifting economic landscape influenced by federal actions, workforce challenges, and housing and infrastructure challenges. “While Loudoun’s economic engine remains strong, this report underscores the need for proactive […]

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Op-Ed from Tony Howard: Protecting Employees’ Freedom to Choose Keeps Virginia Working

by Andrea Winey

By Tony Howard, President & CEO, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce For more than 70 years, Virginia’s Right-to-Work law has stood as one of the fundamental pillars of our Commonwealth’s economic success. This simple but powerful policy protects the freedom of every employee to decide for themselves whether to join a union—without being forced to pay […]

LeadShare Spotlight 2025: Senior Resource Partners (SRP)

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Cesar Rios-Villena RN CWCP, LeadShare President of Senior Resource Partners (SRP)! Who we are Senior Resource Partners (SRP) is a Loudoun Chamber LeadShare group united by one mission: to provide complete and compassionate care that helps you achieve your best life. What we do We are a group of small businesses that […]

Op-Ed from Tony Howard: A United Loudoun will Weather a Federal Government Shutdown

by Andrea Winey

Post written by Tony Howard, Loudoun Chamber President & CEO Sadly, another federal government shutdown has occurred, further straining the Northern Virginia economy, which is already reeling from unexpected cuts in the federal workforce and contracting communities. According to projections, just a one-week shutdown could shave as much as $15 billion from national GDP. In […]

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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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LeadShare Spotlight 2025: Health & Wellness LeadShare

by Andrea Winey

Thank you, Dylan Beckner, leader of the Health & Wellness LeadShare group, for answering our questions! Tell us about your LeadShare group. The most interesting thing about our leadshare group is that we are one of the most niche leadshares in the Chamber– focusing solely on health and wellness professionals within Loudoun County. A lot […]