Chamber Insider Blog

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight 2026: Casa De Avila Tacos

September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and traditions of Hispanic and Latino communities across the country. This Hispanic Heritage Month, the Loudoun Chamber is proud to spotlight Casa De Avila Tacos, a family-owned taqueria bringing the flavors and traditions of Guadalajara, Mexico, to the heart of […]

Fourteen Rising Professionals Selected for the Chamber’s ’26 Emerging Leaders Cohort

Lansdowne, VA — September 14, 2026 — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2026 Emerging Leaders Program last week, welcoming a full class of 14 rising professionals representing businesses and organizations across Loudoun County. The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to equip rising professionals with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to lead […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces 28 Finalists for 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards

People’s Choice Award Voting open from September 10 to September 17 Leesburg, Virginia – The Loudoun Chamber today announced the names of the 28 finalists for the 32nd Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards. These finalists are competing for top honors in seven industry categories. Each category winner will automatically become finalists for the 2026 “Loudoun […]

National Suicide Prevention Month Spotlight: Kiss of Yoga

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and highlight the people and organizations working to support mental wellness in our community. Here in Loudoun County, Kiss of Yoga is helping bring those efforts directly to local youth. Led by Kirsten Shabanowitz, Kiss of Yoga specializes in curated yoga and meditation services […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Applauds Member Data Center Companies for Signing Ratepayer Protection Pledge

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 […]

Small Business Awards Application Tips 2026

10 Tips from Past Winners & Judges to Strengthen Your Small Business Awards Application Applying for the Loudoun Chamber Small Business Awards is an opportunity to showcase your business and the impact you’re making in our community. Here are ten of the top takeaways shared by past winners, finalists, and judges during our Small Business […]

Health & Wellness LeadShare Spotlight 2026

Thank you, Dylan Beckner, LCSW, PMH-C of Beckner Counseling, the leader of the Health & Wellness LeadShare group, for answering a few questions! Tell us the most unique or interesting thing you’d want us to know about your LeadShare group. The most unique or interesting part of our group is that we really are like […]

Press Release: NoVA Business Leaders Survey – Confidence Improving, More Pro-Growth Policies Needed

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 […]

Op-Ed from Tony Howard: Virginia Should Not Balance Its Budget on One Industry

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 […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2026: Tim Davis

Thank you to Tim Davis of John Marshall Bank for your service on the Ambassador Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member, and what does the role mean to you? I wanted to become an Ambassador to help give back to the Chamber and help new members find their way. […]