In Partnership with: Mason Enterprise Center-Leesburg, Loudoun County Public Schools, Loudoun County’s Department of Economic Development, Loudoun Youth, Inc.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking program that transforms middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch their plans to investors, and launch and run their own companies.
- Parent & Student Orientation
- Investor Panel Event – Students present their business plan to a “Shark Tank” panel of judges. Investors will allocate funding based on the quality of the sales pitch and presentation.
- CEO Roundtable – Local CEOs meet with students to discuss their roles, companies, backgrounds, and offer helpful business and networking advice to the students.
- Media Meet & Greet – Local media professionals will come in and speak with the students about the power of the press, how to get stories covered, interviewing tips, and so much more.
- Trade Show – Students demonstrate and sell their business/product.
- Graduation Ceremony
Platinum Partners | $5,000
- Logo on all marketing materials and on signage at every YEA Event and student application form
- Company featured prominently on all electronic and printed marketing materials
- Company logo featured prominently on the program webpage, social media
- Recognition as partner in all newsletters and press releases related to the program
- Speaking opportunity at Parent/Student Orientation, Graduation or Investor Panel events
- One company rep on Investor Panel ($500 investment capital included in sponsorship)
- Four attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
YEA! Investor Panel Sponsor | $2,000
Multiple Sponsorships available
- Company logo on signage at every YEA Program Event
- Company name on all promotional materials for the event
- One company representative on Investor Panel ($500 investment capital included in sponsorship)
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
- Opportunity for representative to speak at the Investor Panel event
Scholarship Sponsors | $1,500
Multiple sponsorships available
- Scholarships used to fund tuition of underrepresented student populations
- Company name on signage at every YEA Program Event
- Company name on promotional materials for the program
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
- Opportunity for company rep to serve as class volunteer (guest speaker, web developer, etc.)
CEO Roundtable Sponsor | $1,000 SOLD
Exclusive sponsorship
- Company logo on signage at CEO Roundtable event
- Company name on promotional materials for entire YEA program
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel event
- Opportunity for company rep to serve as class volunteer (guest speaker, web developer, etc.)
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