PolicyMaker Series: Shaping Loudoun’s Workforce of Tomorrow

Belmont Country Club
Tuesday, March 10th 8:00am - 10:00am

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Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent at Loudoun County Public Schools

On March 10th, the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce will bring together key leaders from education and business to discuss how local organizations are shaping Loudoun’s and Virginia’s future workforce.

Join us for the next event in our 2026 PolicyMaker Series, featuring Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent at Loudoun County Public Schools, and Dr. Anne Kress, President of Northern Virginia Community College.

Dr. Anne Kress, President of Northern Virginia Community College

Both will share how their organizations are advancing college and career readiness, particularly for students pursuing alternatives to a four-year degree.

The event will also feature a panel discussion with local businesses investing in employee training to equip their teams with the skills they need to succeed in an evolving economy.

 

 

 

Featured Panelists

Michelle Cribbs, Workforce Development Coordinator – Northern Virginia Construction Careers Coalition

Kirk Cox, President – Virginia Business Higher Education Council (VBHEC)

Megan Healy, Chief of Talent & Workforce Strategy – Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)

Directions: The event is located at the Belmont Country Club Clubhouse – use the front gate from Russell Branch Pkwy (across from Whole Foods shopping center) to enter the Country Club and let the security guard know that you’re attending the Chamber event. After entering the main gate, turn right at the roundabout and then follow the road up to the Manor/Clubhouse. Park wherever you would like. The event is in the upstairs ballroom.

Featured Panelists

Michelle Cribbs, Northern Virginia Construction Careers Coalition (NV3C)

Kirk Cox, Virginia Business Higher Education Council (VBHEC)

Megan Healy, Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

ADVOCATE SPONSORS
Premium, Investment of $7,000

  • Logo recognition on all marketing
  • Company logo featured in post-event email sent to all attendees
  • Reserved table of 10 at six PolicyMaker events (60 total tickets)

ENTERPRISE SPONSORS
Premium, Investment of $4,000

  • Name recognition on all marketing
  • Reserved table of 10 at four PolicyMaker events of your choice (40 tickets)

SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS  SOLD
Investment of $2,000

  • Logo recognition on all marketing
  • Opportunity to introduce a speaker and provide a three-minute presentation about your business
  • Reserved table of 10 at chosen event

SIGNATURE SPONSOR  SOLD
Exclusive, One Available, Investment of $16,000

  • Logo recognition on all marketing
  • Opportunity to make opening remarks at each event
  • Company logo featured in post-event email sent to all attendees
  • Reserved table of 10 in a premium location at each of the PolicyMaker events (80 total tickets)
  • Four tickets to the Annual Legislative Reception

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