Chamber Insider Blog

Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun County business and nonprofit community recently celebrated the graduation of a distinguished cohort from the Loudoun Chamber Emerging Leaders Program, a professional development initiative designed to strengthen leadership skills, foster collaboration, and prepare the next generation of community leaders. The program brings together emerging professionals from a wide range of […]

Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Class of 2026 held its 10th Annual Graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Presented by the Loudoun Chamber Foundation and the Loudoun Economic Development Authority, YEA! Loudoun is a 7-month program that teaches local middle and high school students how to develop, pitch, and […]

Thank you to Kim Ruiz, Co-founder and Life & Health Insurance Broker at Fambuli Insurance Services, for your service on the Chamber’s Ambassadors Council! ­­What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member, and what does the role mean to you? I love getting to know all the new businesses in the Loudoun […]

Thank you to Blair Ellis, Store Manager at Zwiesel Fortessa, for your service as a member of the Ambassador Council! What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member, and what does the role mean to you? I love connecting with people and have made so many wonderful connections through the Chamber, both […]

Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber honored 159 of our community’s real-life heroes, including 27 heroic citizens, at the 41st Annual Loudoun Valor Awards. The event took place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia. This long-standing community tradition honors Loudoun’s real-life heroes — including public safety personnel and […]

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 […]

Thank you to Susan Banville, Senior Loan Officer at Embrace Home Loans for serving as a Chamber Ambassador!  What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member, and what does the role mean to you? I’ve been an Ambassador since joining the Loudoun Chamber 13 years ago. I LOVE supporting local, family owned […]

Thank you to Veronica Moore, CEO/Founder of  You-nique Interior Designs for serving as a Chamber Ambassador!  What inspired you to become a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador Council Member, and what does the role mean to you? Supporting fellow small businesses within the Chamber community is a true passion of mine. As a mentor to new members, […]

Lansdowne, VA — The Loudoun Chamber’s Technology Committee Chair, Austin Harber, has been meeting with AI experts ahead of the Chamber’s hands-on AI Workshop, which will help small businesses learn practical, easy-to-use tools. As AI shifts how consumers search and discover businesses, many small business owners are asking: How is AI search affecting my business […]

Where were you born and raised and, if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in Manassas, Virginia, and Northern Virginia has been home for most of my life. I have lived in Loudoun County for the past 10 years, and over time my work […]