Chamber Insider Blog

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. […]

Ambassador Council Spotlight 2026: Dr. Chad Parsons

Thank you to Dr. Chad Parsons, President & CEO at Advanced Corrective Chiropractic, 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 was interested in the opportunity to help new members of the Chamber become more involved […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber thanks Governor Spanberger for the budget amendment that will make Oak Hill in Aldie a State Park

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 […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Applauds Congressional Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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 […]