Smart Location. Smart People. Economic development & site selection. ICT, aerospace, defense & government contracting & we love small biz! At the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, we're here to help build your business.
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Dedicated to recruiting new business, growing our existing industries and improving our county's business climate, we're ready and waiting to provide a wide range of services for your company, whether you're a start-up or well-established player. We do this by:
--Targeting key industries including information & communications technology, federal government contracting, data centers, aerospace, air cargo, life sciences and agriculture
--Building our new and existing businesses with strong business assistance programs
--Keeping up with the latest incentives and workforce training opportunities available to your business - and helping you take advantage of these opportunities.
Operating as usual
🏗️ $6.78 billion in new commercial investment announced
🏢 4.9 million square feet of commercial real estate
👩⚕️ 3,515 new jobs created and existing jobs retained
🏎️ 30 Fast-Track Commercial Incentive Program applications
Despite a turbulent 2020 for the global economy, #LoudounPossible growth continued.
Loudoun County by the numbers, award-winning programs, and business success stories from fiscal year 2020.
NEW: A special report details the economic impacts of COVID-19 and the #LoudounPossible response to unprecedented challenges.
A special annual report details the economic impacts of COVID-19 and how the county responded to unprecedented challenges.
📈 UPDATE: “The hyperscale activity in Northern Virginia is unlike any other market in the world,” says CBRE's Jamie Jelinek.
The region's data center market absorption "has exceeded that of the next six largest U.S. markets combined during the same timeframe."
While Northern Virginia had long been one of the country’s top data center markets, several large transactions in 2016, led by major Microsoft and Oracle leases, catapulted the area to the top spot…
Safety, entertainment, and purchasing power make Loudoun County the perfect home for talent on the move from major metros to midsize markets.
As Emsi's Talent Attraction Index data shows, recruiting is increasingly about locating where the talent is.
Safety, entertainment, and purchasing power make Loudoun the perfect home for talent moving from major metros to midsize markets.
🎵 After watching that #SuperBowl ad, you might be ready to turn your great idea into a business plan!
Your passion and vision are #LoudounPossible with our Startup Planning Guide:
➡️ http://bit.ly/2PPln61
Listen to Dolly’s brand new take on her iconic classic! “5 to 9” is available now. Listen here: http://dolly.lnk.to/5to9 Hear “5 to 9” in Squarespace’s newes...
Are your openings listed on the Loudoun Jobs Portal? 💼
Sourcing data from more than 10,000 public job boards, we've helped fuel thousands of job searches during COVID-19.
Plus, our #WorkInLoudoun social media spotlights keep your business connected to the region's workforce.
The Loudoun County Economic Development Authority is one component of Loudoun County's efforts to promote business growth in Loudoun.
Telos Corporation has been awarded a $13.5 million FBI contract for enterprise risk management.
Being headquartered in Ashburn provides businesses with #LoudounPossible access to the leading cybersecurity-focused agencies and military installations.
Telos Corporation, headquartered in Ashburn, was awarded a $13.5M FBI contract for enterprise risk management.
If every day feels like Groundhog Day, it might be time to explore new #WorkInLoudoun career opportunities and training:
A suite of professional services designed to connect the D.C. region’s talented workforce with open positions at businesses in Loudoun County.
⚽ Just up the road from Segra Field, this new world-class training facility strengthens D.C. United's Pathway-to-Pro program.
D.C. United Academy will practice on the facility's fields alongside the pros from D.C. United, Washington Spirit and Loudoun United FC!
“We live in a hotbed for soccer talent, and this new performance center located in the heart of Loudoun County will allow us to harness the growth opportunity in the region and serve as a national center for best-in-class performance excellence," says CEO and co-chairman Jason Levien.
The Audi Performance Center, located inside the training facility, will have educational resources and tutorial resources available for academy players, as well as a video room the club can utilize to review film from training sessions and previous matches: https://bit.ly/36m7OoP
There are currently more than 130,000 high tech jobs open across Northern Virginia. Despite the pandemic’s negative impact for “touch” industries, many tech businesses have seen growth.
The new WorkInLoudoun.com connects the region’s robust talent pipeline with their next, #LoudounPossible career opportunity.
The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development on Thursday announced its new “Work In Loudoun” initiative, aiming to connect jobs
⚽ Congratulations to D.C. United on a #LoudounPossible groundbreaking for its new performance center and training facility!
"We live in a hotbed for soccer talent, and this new performance center located in the heart of Loudoun County will allow us to harness the growth opportunity in the region and serve as a national center for best-in-class performance excellence," said Jason Levien, CEO and co-chairman.
The club estimates that the facility and performance center will be completed and ready for use by end of summer of this year: http://bit.ly/36m7OoP
As you look to expand your #LoudounPossible business, we’re here to help you find the right talent. 🤝
We've launched WorkInLoudoun.com, a new suite of professional services, to connect the region's workforce with open positions.
Workforce Development Manager Nancy Evanko works directly with businesses on tailored solutions, including research, human resources and marketing assistance.
Work In Loudoun provides a suite of professional services to connect the region’s workforce with open positions at businesses in the county.
Congratulations to IT Cadre, a homegrown #LoudounPossible success story, on securing another major federal contract.
IT Cadre has been awarded a 3-year, $3.3M contract to provide visualized engineering analyses services to the Department of Energy.
VOSB IT Cadre has been awarded a 3-year, $3.3M contract by the Department of Energy to provide the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Office of the Chief Financial Officer with visualized engineering analyses services. This requirement was awarded as a Direct Phase III SBIR/STRR contract an...
There's still time to apply!
Take your small business to the next level with access to expertise on business strategy, marketing and finance.
⏰Apply before 11:59 p.m. tonight for the FireUp Business Mentoring and Coaching Program: https://bit.ly/3seRJuu
Loudoun County small business owners are encouraged to apply for the upcoming cohort of the FireUp Business Mentoring and Coaching Program.
Your small business has 6️⃣ days left to apply!
Gain access to expertise across business strategy, marketing and finance: https://bit.ly/3seRJuu
We're offering 15 scholarships to the FireUp Business Mentoring and Coaching Program operated by Ureeka, an inclusive online community of entrepreneurs providing resources that are tailored to female and minority-owned small businesses.
Loudoun County small business owners are encouraged to apply for the upcoming cohort of the FireUp Business Mentoring and Coaching Program.
Loudoun County's resident Major League Rugby team, Old Glory DC, takes the #LoudounIsReady pledge!
The pledge reinforces the team's commitment to fan, player, and staff health and well-being ahead of its eight home games at Segra Field in 2021. 🏉
Loudoun County’s Major League Rugby team takes the “Loudoun Is Ready” pledge, committing to fan, player, and staff health and well-being.
Restaurants that have signed the #LoudounIsReady pledge are in the spotlight with a new social media campaign from Loudoun Economic Development, Visit Loudoun and Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.
Share your #LoveLoudounFood photos on social media and enter to win a Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, or St. Patrick’s Day dinner on us.
PPP is back! 💵
Starting next week, community financial institutions will be able to make PPP loans to new borrowers. Many existing borrowers with under 300 employees are also eligible.
We've got the key updates here: http://bit.ly/3bmr3li
Community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on January 11 and Second Draw PPP Loans on January 13.
Starting now! Data centers have become the foundation for Virginia's prominence in high tech and the launch pad for innovations in cyber security, health information, and data science.
Buddy Rizer shares strategies and programs for economic development professionals to promote data centers in their communities.
This exclusive briefing that features an introduction by Senator Mark Warner.
Register to watch: http://bit.ly/3behdlw
Here are two grant updates for Loudoun businesses!
① Do you have a pending Rebuild VA application? Last week's $20 million allocation from Governor Northam means an additional round of funding is available. Check your email for a notification!
② The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties is accepting applications for its Minority Owned Small Business Grant Program through January 19. The program will award grants of $5,000 to $10,000 to eligible businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19.
Details on both grants and other opportunities are here: https://bit.ly/2J1TTrX
The Loudoun County Economic Development Authority is one component of Loudoun County's efforts to promote business growth in Loudoun.
Do you have a pending Rebuild VA application?
This week's $20 million allocation from Governor of Virginia means an additional round of funding is available. Check your email for a notification!
This new funding will bring the program total to $120 million and will enable more than 300 additional small businesses and nonprofits to receive grants.
Loudoun businesses can apply now for the Community Foundation's Minority Owned Small Business Grant Program.
NEW: An additional $20 million has been allocated to the Rebuild VA economic recovery fund to meet demand for the program and fulfill pending grant applications.
If your small business has a pending application, check your email for a notification from Rebuild VA!
Loudoun businesses can apply now for the Community Foundation's Minority Owned Small Business Grant Program.
The best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear! 🎤🎄
Loudoun musicians donated their performances to this incredible music special! There’s still time to sing along and give Hope for the Holidays:
Join host Buddy Rizer in your living room on Saturday, December 19 at 7pm to experience this TV-style holiday music special!
Set in the decked-out Carriage Museum at Morven Park, BENEFIT Artists Juliana MacDowell, Michael Gauvreau, Mike Ault, Gary Smallwood, Jason Masi, Emma Rowley, @King St, Master Singers of Virginia, and Loudon County High School's String Quartet will perform holiday hits and classics. Proceeds raised will go to support charities serving children in need in Loudoun.
Make an online donation now at give.BENEFIT.live
📦 Local businesses are delivering joy to Loudoun!
27 South Interiors, Misguided Angels, Now Movers and one very dedicated UPS driver battled logistical challenges to create #LoudounPossible holiday experiences.
With the COVID-19 pandemic changing almost everything about the holiday season—from shopping to family gatherings—residents and local businesses are relying
After a challenging year, we're celebrating the innovation and determination of Loudoun businesses.
We wish you a healthy holiday season and a bright 2021. ✨
Each ornament below represents a #LoudounPossible initiative from the past 12 months: http://bit.ly/2KM4j33
🎵🎄Less than one hour until this #LoudounPossible holiday special begins! Executive Director Buddy Rizer flexes his emcee skills with local musicians at Morven Park.
Tune in and share the Hope for the Holidays spirit! All funds raised will benefit Loudoun nonprofits that serve children.
Join host Buddy Rizer in your living room on Saturday, December 19 at 7pm EST to experience this TV-style holiday music special!
Set in the decked-out Carriage Museum at Morven Park, BENEFIT Artists Juliana MacDowell, Michael Gauvreau, Mike Ault, Gary Smallwood, Jason Masi, Emma Rowley, King St., Master Singers of Virginia, and Loudoun County High School's String Quartet will perform holiday hits and classics. Proceeds raised will go to support charities serving children in need in Loudoun.
Make an online donation now at give.BENEFIT.live
Loudoun small businesses can apply now for grants of $5,000 or $10,000 from the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties's newly-launched Minority Owned Small Business Grant Program.
Applications are due January 19, 2021.
Loudoun businesses can apply now for the Community Foundation's Minority Owned Small Business Grant Program.
Feeling chilly? ❄️️Get ready to warm up this weekend with BENEFIT's Hope for the Holidays!
This TV-style music special will be hosted by our very own Buddy Rizer, with a fabulous lineup of Loudoun performers. Click the "Get Reminder" button to stream on Saturday at 7 p.m. All proceeds support local nonprofits serving children.
Join host Buddy Rizer in your living room on Saturday, December 19 at 7pm EST to experience this TV-style holiday music special!
Set in the decked-out Carriage Museum at Morven Park, BENEFIT Artists Juliana MacDowell, Michael Gauvreau, Mike Ault, Gary Smallwood, Jason Masi, Emma Rowley, King St., Master Singers of Virginia, and Loudoun County High School's String Quartet will perform holiday hits and classics. Proceeds raised will go to support charities serving children in need in Loudoun.
Make an online donation now at give.BENEFIT.live
"In Ashburn, we are able to support hyperscale growth as well as deep connectivity with our interconnection hub, providing a high performance, cost-effective alternative for cloud service providers and carriers along with a rich ecosystem," said Bill Fathers, Cologix, Inc.’s Chairman & CEO.
Cologix's new one million square-foot, 120 MW hyperscale edge cloud campus in Data Center Alley brings together massive scale, interconnection, next generation infrastructure requirements, a new peering hub and the ability for hyperscalers to design their own space.
Cologix breaks ground on new Cloud Campus in Ashburn, combining massive hyperscale edge capacity with highly-dense interconnection hub.
“This grant grew out of a need identified in the business community, and we’re very proud of the impact that this funding will have, going into the colder months ahead,” stated Executive Directors Buddy Rizer.
The #LoudounIsReady Outdoor Seating Grants will reimburse or provide payment assistance to a total of 53 local businesses for modifications like heaters, fuel, and tents. https://bit.ly/2LlJEDk
The Loudoun County Economic Development Office announced Tuesday that 53 county businesses were awarded funds to upgrade outdoor seating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Launched on Friday, more than 350 Loudoun businesses have already taken the pledge for your health and safety, following CDC and Virginia Department of Health guidelines as Loudoun County re-opens. For more information, please visit LoudounIsReady.com, take the pledge, and support businesses that have committed to your well-being!
“We are marking an important milestone in our recovery from COVID-19, as we enter into the next phase of the Virginia Governor’s plan to re-open the economy. But opening our doors is only the first step. We also need to let consumers know that we are taking their health and safety seriously, so they have the confidence to return to their normal activities." Learn more and take the pledge at LoudounIsReady.com.
Local businesses are taking the #LoudounIsReady pledge! See a list of businesses committed to following safety guidelines for customer health and wellbeing: www.LoudounIsReady.com The "Loudoun Is Ready" campaign unites business owners and boosts consumer confidence as they look to return to the restaurants, shops, wineries, breweries and other businesses that call Loudoun home.
📻 ICYMI: Last week on the 92.5 WINC FM Wake-Up Show, Executive Buddy Rizer outlined Loudoun's business response to COVID-19. Click to connect to these resources: https://bit.ly/2zc9kwe → Information resources for businesses → Jobs portal for workers → Loudoun Made, Loudoun Grown Marketplace to connect consumers and farmers → Listing of open restaurants, retail, and services on an interactive map → Business Interruption Fund grants
Loudoun Economic Development’s Buddy Rizer checked in with the @925wincfm Wake-Up Show to discuss Loudoun’s robust business response to the COVID-19 health crisis. 🎙 DYK @buddyrizer had a long career in radio before going into business development?
Applications are in and certified for Loudoun’s COVID-19 Business Interruption Fund. Our Executive Director Buddy Rizer will draw the application numbers for the grant recipients and announce them live. WATCH:
Learn the winners of the Loudoun Innovation Challenge alongside Mark Madigan, Economic Development Authority Chairman, as he unseals the envelopes for the first time! Buddy Rizer, Executive Director of the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, hosts the reveal of this competitive grant. Three runners-up will each receive a $25,000 grant and the winner will be awarded $75,000. Read more about the winners here: https://bit.ly/2SCwa6R
Calling all Loudoun farms and rural businesses! We had a great discussion with Tony Buffington, Blue Ridge Supervisor for Loudoun, Supervisor Caleb Kershner and a whole panel of business resource experts who want to help you navigate these difficult times. LISTEN:
Loudoun Economic Development has joined forces with Visit Loudoun and the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce with an important call to action for consumers: Take Loudoun Home. The campaign kicks off on the heels of an announcement from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam that non-essential businesses will remain closed until May 8. The Take Loudoun Home campaign focuses on both essential businesses that remain open, as well as non-essential businesses that have pivoted to online services.
“Here we had a drum of this stuff, and it met the WHO/CDC guidelines for being a high enough percentage alcohol to be useful as a sanitizer. So that’s what we started out [doing]: giving it away. We had about 55 gallons of it and it was gone in about three days.” LISTEN at Scott Harris describes Catoctin Creek’s sanitary alcohol evolution: https://bit.ly/2R7L0kS
These are not normal circumstances, but we're here to help your business through the COVID-19 crisis. Get the latest news and business resources (including SBA loan applications), the ways that you can support Loudoun businesses (including new products and services), and the latest on Loudoun County's response: https://biz.loudoun.gov/covid19/
“Workforce development is key to our mission as a community college.” — Dr. Anne Kress, new President of Northern Virginia Community College We’re very excited to welcome Dr. Kress to the region, as NVCC plays a key role in our workforce pipeline solutions both now and into the future. 🎥 Hear more about our efforts from our efforts from Executive Director Buddy Rizer and Workforce Analyst Nancy Evanko:
K-Form works with some of the biggest high-tech and defense clients in the region. Here’s a look around their manufacturing space in Sterling, in celebration of Manufacturing Week:
In celebration of Manufacturing Week, we’re touring EIT, which has been based in Loudoun for more than 40 years. Take a look inside:
🎥: Meet Nina and Don Tiaga, the principal owners of FedBiz IT Solutions in Leesburg, one of the fastest growing companies in the US. This is their #LoudounPossible story 📈 Next week marks the release of the 2019 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. FedBiz IT looks to be on there again—will your business make the cut?
Attract D.C. United ✅ Launch Loudoun United FC ✅ Open Segra Field ✅ Bringing professional soccer to Loudoun County was a HUGE team effort, which means a lot of scissors for today’s ribbon cutting! ✂️ 🎀
We’re thrilled to help Loudoun United FC unveil its official stadium sponsor this morning at our headquarters in Ashburn ⚽️ 🏟
🎥: Meet Paige Critchley, farmer and owner of Paige's Pit Stop - Farm Store & Produce 👩🌾 Located off of Rt. 9 in Waterford, Paige’s Pit Stop provides a necessary outlet for fresh, local food, servicing residents, commuters and visitors in Western Loudoun. Because of her creativity and innovation, Paige has twice expanded her business, providing a market for other Loudoun Farms and small businesses. Keep up the good work! 🥗 🥚 🍎🍓🍠🥩🥓🥛
🎥 Meet Jaideep Ganguli of Fusion Applied in Sterling. Jaideep hails from India and has been in Northern Virginia for 22 years. Fusion Applied located in Loudoun because of the cross-section of tech talent, quality of life, top education, and a bright future:
🎥: Meet Eddie Mason, who came to Loudoun as a linebacker for the 1999 Redskins. After retirement, he started MASE Training, focused on physical and mental strength: “It’s been a blessing to be here since retiring from the Washington Redskins...the future is bright in Loudoun County.”
🎥: Meet Suzanne Eblen, owner of The Old Lucketts Store, coming off of another successful Spring Market. In 1996, Suzanne restored a dilapidated general store from 1879, turning it into a regional center of antique and vintage finds. Here’s why:
🎥: Meet Mike Huber, the founder and CEO of Loudoun’s Belfort Furniture. When he opened for business in 1987, Belfort was the 40,000th furniture store in the country. Today, following huge expansion of his business, following the tremendous growth of Loudoun County, Belfort is in the top-100 furniture stores in the US:
🎥: Meet Tony Passos of @teampassosbjj in Sterling. Passos moved from his hometown of Recife 🇧🇷 to the 🇺🇸 in 2004 where he began teaching Jiu Jitsu. Since then, he has made a name for himself in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community both locally and internationally. Prof. Tony is a third degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who is gifted at coaching and teaching. He personally teaches the academy’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes six days per week. When he is not teaching locally, Prof. Tony conducts seminars and coaches at prominent competitions nationally and internationally throughout the year.
🎥: Meet Khurram Shafique, President of Novateur Research Solutions, who uses Loudoun’s superior quality of life as a workforce attraction tool: “To attract that workforce, it’s important that we live in a place where there’s good education; we have the best schools in the country. It’s also one of the best places to live, according to many rankings, and that is something that we pitch to our talent.”
🎥 Leesburg is in the limelight today, as we visit small businesses in preparation for Loudoun Small Business Week 2019! We asked our friends Torge Dennen and Trevor Dearman, co-owners of Leesburg's 880 Harrison coworking space, why they chose to open their doors in Loudoun County:
Loudoun United FC has broken ground on a new stadium in Leesburg, bringing the county's first professional soccer team one step closer to reality ⚽🥅🏆 Construction begins on 40,000 square feet of office space, four full-sized soccer fields, a 5,000-seat stadium that will be owned by the county, and the creation of 50 new jobs. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Dykpoh
We’re so excited to welcome 880 Harrison to Loudoun County! State-of-the-art technology meets comfortable and collaborative co-working space all in the heart of Loudoun County and Leesburg’s HUBZone.
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