Business 201: Tools & Resources
Presented by the Black Business Empowerment Committee
In this course, we will discuss tools and resources for small businesses that aim to help with sustainability, maintenance and growth during and after the Pandemic. We will discuss strategies for success and conclude with a Q&A, takeaways and challenges for follow-through.
Featured Speaker, Vanessa Maddox
Founder & Executive Consultant, V.R. Maddox Consulting LLC
Born and raised in Washington, D.C. as the youngest of 5 children, Vanessa Maddox began her career in the information technology field in the 11th grade. Since then, she has evolved into a visionary advocate for women, servant leader and influencer.
Vanessa began her career as a staff assistant and trainer for the U.S. House of Representatives, and went on to work for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations, federal government agencies, federal contractors and the U.S. Congress.
Speaker
Vanessa Maddox
V.R. Maddox Consulting LLC Founder & Executive Consultant
Signature Events
Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards
The Loudoun Chamber celebrated its 55th Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards on Friday, January 20, 2023. We honored top community leaders as well as celebrate the success of the 2022 Board of Directors Chair, Shawn Mitchell. We will also welcomed in our 2023 Board and the new Chair Carol Barbe, owner of Backflow Technology. 2023 Event Photos
Chamber Classic
On Monday, August 21, 2023, the 41st Annual Chamber Classic will be held at The Club at Creighton Farms. This event has been Loudoun County’s premier business golf tournament for four decades. The Chamber Classic offers our sponsors tremendous marketing exposure, and an incomparable day of golf on this Jack Nicklaus designed course. Sponsorships are available!
Small Business Awards
For 29 years, the Loudoun Small Business Awards have been the most prestigious honors celebrating the best small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations in our Loudoun community. We hope you will join us on Friday, November 10, 2023, to congratulate finalists and winners in 9 categories, including the top prize, at the 2023 Small Business of the Year. Winners are announced in front of a live audience of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders. Sponsorships are available!
Valor Awards
The Loudoun Chamber will honor our community’s real life heroes, including several truly heroic citizens, for their courageous, often lifesaving actions, at the 38th Annual Loudoun County Valor Awards on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Loudoun’s top business and community leaders will join us for this proud Chamber tradition, and demonstrate their respect and appreciation for these dedicated public servants and their selfless acts of heroism and service.