This virtual Sources of Strength training is a condensed, fast paced, engaging, and interactive experience in this evidence-based program. Originally developed as an upstream model for youth suicide prevention, the Sources of Strength approach is focused on exploring and building resilience in our community. Using messaging focused around HOPE, HELP and STRENGTH, this program empowers us with tools to positively support ourselves, our youth and each other.
Through a focus on the POSITIVE protective factors in our lives, you will learn tools that make you stronger, connected, understanding and can ultimately save lives. With a goal focused on breaking the STIGMAS around mental health, together we can shift our community into one with a culture of acceptance, support and care. Get ready to have some fun!
About the Speaker: Joanne Trimmer, Ryan Bartel Foundation
Joanne Trimmer is the Program and Community Relations Director for the Ryan Bartel Foundation a youth suicide prevention foundation that focuses on upstream prevention and building resilience in our teens and community.
Professionally, her experience is a diverse mix of corporate account management and sales in a variety of different fields and disciplines to include five years in the behavioral health setting and development work in the non-profit setting before joining the team at the Ryan Bartel Foundation.
Speaker
Joanne Trimmer
Ryan Bartel Foundation
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
On April 27, 2023, the Loudoun Chamber honored 118 of 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. Plan to join us next year with Loudoun’s top business and community leaders for this proud Chamber tradition, as we demonstrate respect and appreciation for these dedicated public servants and their selfless acts of heroism and service. Event Photos