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At the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, we're here to help build your business. 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.
MONEY magazine ranks #Ashburn as the #1 place to live in Virginia, and the #2 place to live in the entire United States! Would love to hear from actual Ashburn residents why you love where you live.
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Introducing LoCo Food Trucks, an online platform from the owners of EatLoco, LLC, designed to serve as a bridge between consumers and food trucks serving Loudoun: http://bit.ly/2PJK2rB
Local entrepreneur and founder of EatLoco, Dan Hine is working promote the local food truck industry with a new marketing platform. LoCo Food Trucks, locofoodtrucks.com, is designed to serve as a bridge between consumers and food trucks serving Loudoun County. “Most food truck owners struggle wit
Did you know that Loudoun County is home to two federal Opportunity Zones? This presents unique opportunities for commercial developers and investors: http://bit.ly/2BkU9ya
Could investing in or developing businesses in an Opportunity Zone be right for you? Here are some frequently asked questions and more about the possibilities in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Why was the Stanley Cup in Middleburg? Sheila Johnson, who owns the Salamander Resort & Spa, is also a part owner of the NHL Champion Capitals and wanted Loudoun to share in the victory: http://snip.ly/k8l216
Hundreds of Washington Capitals fans decked out in red visited the Salamander Resort in Middleburg on Monday night to take a photo with the revered Stanley Cup, which the Capitals won in June for the first time in the team’s history. Three hours after Caps fans started lining up for their chance
Read the Loudoun-Fairfax site proposal for Amazon's HQ2 and learn more about the future of Innovation Station, a 338-acre greenfield site with Metrorail access: http://bit.ly/2SMcYRE
Loudoun County is proud to be a part of the winning Northern Virginia bid for Amazon’s HQ2, an economic development success that will bring thousands of jobs to the region.
Looking for some Loudoun holiday cheer? Come check out LightUp Fest at One Loudoun, an international celebration and the largest light display on the East Coast: http://bit.ly/2EtpEtG
LightUP Fest recently debuted in the DC region, and Kidd lit up the morning at One Loudoun in Loudoun County. The exhibition is the largest light display on the East Coast and will run eight weeks. Learn more at thelightupfest. com.
"Being in the beer business, it made perfect sense to name a beer #LoveLoudoun." Loudoun Brewing Company brews up an amber ale to support the Loudoun County scholarship fund: http://snip.ly/nnpu7q
Leesburg, Virginia-based Loudoun Brewing Co. has produced a limited-edition Amber Ale named #LoveLoudoun, with a portion of the proceeds going to a Loudoun County scholarship fund.
Virginia lands at 4th in the annual Forbes business-friendly state rankings, including high marks for our regulatory environment (1st), quality of life (1st), and labor supply (3rd): http://bit.ly/2SLPI6z
Virginia has a long history near the top of the list (five first-place finishes since 2006) and is up one spot from its 2017 rankings.
“It has a very positive economic ripple effect. It’s a big circle that goes out.” As Loudoun County’s seat in Leesburg approaches 60,000 residents, the business community feels bullish: http://bit.ly/2Ei9dzn
One year into his tenure as Leesburg’s economic development director, Russell Seymour is ebullient about the county seat’s future. While he spent the better part of his first year learning Leesburg’s story, now he’s busy telling it, to just about anyone who will listen. Leesburg’s desirabi...
Loudoun's median household income increased $1,400 last year, as the county has now led the U.S. in median income for 11-straight years. Here's why that matters to businesses and residents: http://bit.ly/2rymzjI
Median income is an important economic indicator for a county because it indicates the buying power of the county’s residents.
A 20,000-square-foot addition is coming to Washington Dulles International Airport's Concourse C, as United builds a Polaris Lounge to serve its premium travelers: http://snip.ly/7l9cl4
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) wants a Polaris Lounge to serve its premium travelers at Dulles International Airport. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will oblige, and help pay for it.
“We're putting in 100-hour work weeks, but that's what it takes to get a business to the next step.” Loudoun's Little Austria is fueled by dedication to baking an authentic Austrian apple strudel: thttp://bit.ly/2QJbCK3
Like many small business success stories, Little Austria started with a bold idea, conceived over a few drinks at a Loudoun County brewery.
When Crooked Run Brewing opened in July 2013, it produced 150 barrels of beer each year. Two years later, they expanded to Sterling and produces 3,500 barrels of beer each year, with new plans to expand (and do brunch!): http://bit.ly/2G81pTB
Once the youngest brewery owners in Virginia, Jake Endres, 31, and Lee Rogan, 32, are now doubling the size of their second Crooked Run Brewing location in Sterling. The brewery is expanding its 7,000-square-foot Sterling location to 14,000 square feet to include a restaurant, bar and event space
In celebration of the Washington Capitals' first championship, Salamander Resort & Spa will "Rock the Red" today and welcome the Stanley Cup to Loudoun County: http://bit.ly/2UrAXr0
In celebration of the Washington Capitals' first championship, Salamander Resort & Spa will “Rock the Red” and publicly display the famed Stanley Cup trophy on Dec. 10.
Loudoun's Lost Rhino Brewing Co. is the preferred beer of superheroes! On the latest episode of Titans, the Ashburn brewery's logo is on the wall in The Hawk's apartment. Here's why: http://bit.ly/2E8zmk4
The Ashburn brewery is getting national exposure from the show.
Welcome to town! Slapfish restaurant holds its grand opening celebration Friday at 11 AM, and the first 100 people in line will receive a free lobster roll 🦞 This is the first Virginia location: http://bit.ly/2UruU5J
Slapfish restaurant in One Loudoun will host a grand opening celebration Dec 7 at 11 a.m., and the first 100 people in line will receive a free lobster roll.
New figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show Loudoun has the highest percentage of households in Virginia with a fixed broadband Internet subscription: http://bit.ly/2Eeogeg
Loudoun County is the “home of the Internet,” and is now also an epicenter of high-speed Internet use, according to stats from the U.S. Census Bureau.
"It is amazing to see these congestion-relieving improvements that began more than two years ago come to fruition." Business logistics and workforce commutes just got easier with another major road project in the books: http://bit.ly/2QzU4Ag
Officials Celebrate Widening of Belmont Ridge Road in Loudoun County
Black Friday and Cyber Monday shattered online shopping records again this year, driving tons of traffic through Loudoun's data centers. But don't forget about local retail, farmers and small businesses as you finish up your holiday shopping: http://snip.ly/159lvc
The online retail giant reports selling more than 180 million items from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday
“We both have had demanding careers and we’re now enjoying working at our own pace on products that express our own creativity.”
Here’s the story of how Middleburg retirees became entrepreneurs, launching Rural Squirrel Candle Co: http://bit.ly/2BRbgsE
I’ll admit to being a bit sappy when it comes to memories and gifts. Feeling more nostalgic this year, I decided to do some upcycling, turning a cherished item such
Cheers to the #LoudounPossible success story @Aperiomics! Dr. Crystal Icenhour and her team have been named:
• Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Established Startup of the Year
• Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Tech 100;
• Innovate Celebrate startup competition winner;
• Vinetta Project pitch contest winner!
Private spaces and outdoor tables with free WiFi. Food and drinks are welcome. Loudoun County Public Library's newest branch is "a Starbucks alternative" for entrepreneurs looking to work outside of the house: http://bit.ly/2rr5ubr
At 1 p.m. Saturday, Brambleton Library will open its doors to the public and already it’s expected to be the busiest library in Loudoun County. When the library staff recently sent out a mass email announcing the library’s opening date, 50,000 people clicked on the link to learn more—by far th...
We’re thrilled to be in Sterling today with Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring for the announcement of an AFID Grant for Loudoun’s Little Austria:
📰 Loudoun's NeuStar has a deal to acquire TRUSTID, a call authentication and fraud solutions provider. This marks another recent acquisition for the Sterling-based tech giant: http://bit.ly/2rfTZU4
Neustar will buy the Portland, Oregon-based company in an effort to expand its portfolio and customer base.
Good news, travelers: Loudoun's Washington Dulles International Airport adds nonstop service to Lisbon, Portugal, using TAP Air Portugal's brand new Airbus A330 widebody planes: http://bit.ly/2TTWEQi
Nonstop to Lisbon, anyone?
The 10th Loudoun County Public Library branch will open this Saturday, thanks to funding from a public-private partnership. New business investment in the county helps provide tax revenue for important projects like this: http://bit.ly/2AzIhYv
Within Brambleton's close-knit neighborhood of 5,500 homes, the excitement is palpable for the grand opening of its new $8.4 million, 40,000-square-foot library that will open its doors on Dec. 1
Need a power nap, overnight, or just a private spot to relax at a busy airport? Loudoun's Washington Dulles International Airport is the first airport with a Sleepbox micro-hotel: http://bit.ly/2RjGa25
Scheduled to open in time for the busy Christmas travel week, the Sleepbox Nap Lounge will offer 16 sound-proofed rooms at Washington Dulles airport.
Loudoun's StoneSprings Hospital Center welcomes new CEO Matt Mathias, who will oversee (among many things) additions to the neonatal ICU as part of its women’s and children’s services: http://bit.ly/2DMzju6
HCA-owned StoneSprings Hospital Center has appointed Matt Mathias as its new CEO.
David Thompson was the CEO of Loudoun's Orbital ATK before its acquisition by Northrop Grumman Corporation. These days, he's planning to teach at MIT, consulting for NG and serving on the boards like the National Space Council. Here's why he did the deal: http://bit.ly/2r5rdp4
“I would have been reluctant to proceed if Northrop was inclined to just basically break everything up and scatter the pieces around," David Thompson says."
🆒: Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets is a favorite for tourists from Asia and recently began accepting China UnionPay, allowing visitors to pay with credit cards from China, giving them an edge: http://bit.ly/2DX1Pdq
Loudoun’s sister cities and counties around the world give it a boost in both international business and tourism, reported Visit Loudoun president and CEO Beth Erickson and Loudoun Department of Economic Development Executive Director Buddy Rizer. Rizer and Erickson were giving the county fina...
Big 📰: Rockwell Collins, a top aerospace and defense company that recently expanded its footprint in Loudoun, has been acquired by United Technologies Corporation for $30 billion: http://snip.ly/fconqa 🚀🛰
United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) and the company's intention to separate its commercial businesses, Otis and...
Happy Cyber Monday! Online holiday shopping wouldn't be possible without Loudoun's fiber and data centers, including $50 billion in sales last November alone: http://bit.ly/2jqIgxH
Brian Tinsman Digital Properties Manager Updated on 11/28/17: Cyber Monday 2017 was the single biggest day of online shopping in U.S. consumer history, generating $6.6 billion in sales and vastly exceeding last year’s record. Thanksgiving and Black Friday also smashed...
📸👀 Fantastic construction progress is being made on Loudoun's three future Metro stops (via Vantage Point Drone)! Construction progress is around 90%: http://bit.ly/2PgcNAQ
"Sometimes you can push people to the limits and sometimes you can’t. But with that, it was...understanding your capabilities."
Inova Loudoun Hospital CEO Deborah Addo says leading a major hospital compares to coaching swimming:
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Outside the hospital, Deborah Addo is an associate minister at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Alexandria. She’s a swimmer and former swim coach, a popcorn savant and Scrabble champion. And, she’s a race car driver (well, sort of.)
It’s Small Business Saturday! That makes it the perfect time to support some of Loudoun’s 10,000+ small business owners and support the local economy. Whether it’s grocery shopping, Christmas tree shopping, or just getting out of the rain, make sure to think small today.
What’s your favorite small business in Loudoun?
"What an economic driver. It’s done in other towns and other cities successfully." CartWheels, a business run by LCPS alum, will offer customers rides from public parking lots to various points around downtown Leesburg: http://bit.ly/2TxlXY2
For those who don’t fancy walking to downtown Leesburg from a far-flung parking lot, there will soon be a new option in town: golf cart shuttles.
Kovi Kitchen is an Asian fast-casual concept that grew out of a food truck as part of Loudoun's Chefscape culinary incubator. Now the team is back in Loudoun for its first brick and mortar location in Leesburg: http://bit.ly/2DPtKfg
Food lovers rejoice, as another dining option is coming to Leesburg. Kovi Asian Street Food Kitchen will set up shop at the Battlefield Shopping Center on Edwards Ferry Road early next year. It’s the brainchild of executive chef and Leesburg resident Vi Nguyen. Several years ago, he worked for
On Nov. 16, 2018, more than 300 rural business owners, stakeholders, experts and elected officials descended on Salamander Resort & Spa to discuss strategies for the future of Western Loudoun.
“There are some challenges and some opportunities that are in the rural west that may not be realized in the rest of the county,” Chair Phyllis J. Randall said. “As its been said, the goal of this summit is to describe the opportunities and challenges facing rural Loudoun County and identify actionable solutions to preserve and maintain the area.”
The first panel featured national and state business resource partners, as well as our own Executive Director Buddy Rizer.
“We have to be open to the ideas that might be coming down the road. He didn’t know that we would be DC’s Wine Country or the growth of our breweries," he said. "We have to do what we need to do to keep our farmland farmland. We have to be creative and bold.”
Learn more about the event here: https://www.loudountimes.com/news/leaders-experts-discuss-challenges-and-opportunities-at-loudoun-rural-summit/article_c489e462-e9d2-11e8-a541-3b48421f2054.html
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We’re thrilled to be in Sterling today with Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring for the announcement of an AFID Grant for Loudoun’s Little Austria:
🎦 “I’ve never had to work one day in my life in a job I wasn’t passionate about.” Our Executive Director Buddy Rizer’s remarks at the Loudoun Rural Summit, introducing our agricultural business development specialists and outlining our goals in the ag sector:
🎦 “We are constantly looking to partner with people like you...to make sure that we continue to grow.” Successful businesses. Good jobs. A better quality of life. Loudoun Economic Development’s Assistant Director Colleen Kardasz offers welcoming remarks at today’s Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Commercial Real Estate Outlook event:
"Bring all of those companies together, find out what their pain points are, where this industry is and where it's going." Manufacturing Day 2018 was a success in Loudoun and part of a much bigger strategy moving forward. Here's what our specialized manufacturing expert Swanka Burnette had to say:
We’re excited with the opening of Burapa Asian Bistro in the Town of Lovettsville! 🎀✂️ The ribbon cutting includes owner Prathumwal (Prat) Uthes, Mayor Nate Fontaine, Town Councilman Chris Hornbaker, Matt Jorgenson, Town Council Business Committee Vice Chair and our own Rick Morris:
🎥👀 In celebration of "National Senior Citizen Day," we talked with Justin Roberts, the executive director at Waltonwood Ashburn. Justin worked his way up from the lowest rungs of the industry after a family emergency introduced him to the world of senior living.
“Today, we are less dependent on the federal government than any jurisdiction in the Washington area and we are going to continue to build on that.” Buddy Rizer discusses how Loudoun’s diverse economy has boomed by reimagining what’s #LoudounPossible!
Hear how she’s using her platform as Mrs. Leesburg to promote her business and message for the Loudoun community.
Mariam has dreams of being a nurse practitioner, but is enjoying the benefits of working for a company that will employ her while helping to pay for school.
Fourth place! A top educated workforce and a business-friendly environment are two reasons why Virginia is on the rise for best states to do business in 2018, according to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/2JdhNyh
Meet Kate Ritchie, the Life Enrichment Manager for Memory Care at Waltonwood Ashburn senior living community, AKA the Director of Fun. Learn more about her on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/loudounbiz/
WATCH: Small business and startup guru Vanessa Wagner cast the spotlight on Loudoun's entrepreneurial ecosystem in her testimony on Capitol Hill: bit.ly/2MK8Hft
Loudoun is in the house — literally! We’re here in the Rayburn House Building where Vanessa Wagner will provide expert testimony. You can watch live at SmallBusiness.House.gov.
🎥👀 Another exciting TechBUZZ is in the books, and we're thrilled to have hosted the mid-Atlantic's premier pitch event at Loudoun's Oath facilities, in the heart of the Internet. Our own Vanessa Wagner explains why our partnership with Mid-Atlantic Venture Association / MAVA makes sense:
“Loudoun County is the epicenter of smart people. We look to you to see how this technology can be used to save lives.” Retired Col. James Clark knows firsthand the immense potential for unmanned technology. He sees Loudoun County as a breeding ground for the next wave of UAV technology:
“Control what you can control. Don’t let the rest of it keep you up at night.” Very practical advice from Loudoun CEO Eric Major from K2M, Inc. This is his story and best advice:
🎥 WATCH: Small business is fundamental to Loudoun County’s incredible growth and success, but Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall knows first-hand what it feels like to make the leap into entrepreneurship. Hear her story has we kick off Loudoun Small Business Week:
It’s National Economic Development Week, and we’re celebrating with Small Business Supervisor Visits! We kicked things off at iQuasar with Sup. Suzanne Volpe , who helped connect the team with resources for continued growth:
The NAIOP Bus Tour of Northern Virginia rolls through Ashburn’s One Loudoun, looking at the commercial investment opportunities here:
🏛📡 Are you a contractor looking to do business with government and defense clients? Join us for a high-level discussion on innovation in the warfighter and intelligence communities on May 17, co-hosted by Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce as part of Loudoun Small Business Week: http://bit.ly/2vP45jW
Our Executive Director Buddy Rizer is on an all-star panel for this morning’s John Marshall Bank Economic Summit at The National Conference Center:
"Cuisine Solutions has grown drastically for us in the last few years and Loudoun County has been a big help." The story of why sous vide cuisine experts invested $70 million in Loudoun: http://bit.ly/2Jh6TJe
Thanks to the 60 Loudoun employers and hundreds of job seekers who braved the elements to join us at Hire Loudoun 2.0! Job creation is an important economic metric and we’re proud of the success we’ve had in connecting growing companies with some of the region’s top talent. That’s #LoudounPossible!
Take a swing through as the Hire Loudoun career fair winds down! 60+ local businesses brought hundreds of jobs to tons of qualified job-seekers. That’s #LoudounPossible!
The guys from Wicked Goat Coffee Roasters are still alive in the Loudoun Logo Madness bracket, but need your vote to advance to the championships! Vote here: http://bit.ly/loudounlogo18 Check out Faith Like A Mustard Seed Farm’s story over on Twitter, @loudounbiz.
📽️👀 Save the dates for Loudoun Small Business Week 2018, May 14-20 🗓️ If you're a small business owner, startup team or entrepreneur ready to grow your business, Vanessa explains why this week is #LoudounPossible for you (via Comcast Newsmakers) Learn more at www.loudounSBW.org:
Loudoun Logo Madness is all about recognizing businesses with unique logos. Loudoun’s Double 8 Alpaca Ranch has a great story behind their logo, and need your vote in around 2 of the bracket: http://bit.ly/loudounlogo18
🎥👀 Loudoun’s own Firefly Flower Farm presenting on cut flower business best practices at the 2018 regional Forum for Rural Innovation!
☕☕Two years ago Ashley and Dave started Wicked Goat Coffee Roasters from their home. The demand for their single-origin, small-batch roasts grew quickly and they outgrew the capacity of their first roaster and the home garage that they were using. Here's what they did next ☕☕ http://bit.ly/2GkkQni
📽️👀 We're celebrating Loudoun business logos and branding this week on our @loudounbiz Instagram account. 🐸🚀Naturally, we featured Richard Hartogs, co-owner of Rocket Frog Brewing Company, the next great Loudoun brewery. Cheers! Give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/loudounbiz/
“This started as an app and turned into a business.” Congratulations to X-Mode Social, which officially opened its doors in Loudoun at Terminal 68 in Sterling this week! X-Mode is a home-grown team with a bright #LoudounPossible future:
🎥👀 Part of what makes the Loudoun business community so successful is the personal connection between businesses and residents. Last night was a huge night for Woofie's, featured on CNBC’s premiere of The Job Interview. 🐶🐶 The episode also featured products of Loudoun’s own Ginny Bins and other local pet suppliers. The best part was the support of the community, which packed Boston's Ashburn to see the show. Congrats Woofie’s and everyone involved! 🎊🎉 👏
How does re-stocking work when your business offers 400 types of beer? Carefully! Curtis takes us inside the incredible selection at Loudoun's Delirium Cafe Leesburg after a three-day weekend. Cheers! Follow along here: https://www.instagram.com/loudounbiz/
Good news: Phase 2 construction on Metrorail's Silver Line is now 68% complete! This includes three stops in Loudoun County and further connects Washington Dulles International Airport and Ashburn with workforce and customers from the entire DC region. This is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the world right now.
🎥👀 We're filming on the rooftop at Loudoun Station with CBS Sunday Morning, for a feature that's scheduled to air nationally on Oct. 22nd. Lots of good business news to share from the heart of Loudoun County!
It's almost dinner time...have you been following today's @LoudounBiz Instagram takeover with the new French Hound Brasserie in Leesburg? Check it out right here: https://www.instagram.com/loudounbiz/
We're in a festive mood and need your help to plan ahead. Do you have a holiday ornament that features your company logo, or is in a shape that reflects your industry? If so, please fill out this form today: http://bit.ly/2wb6Qrt
Allen Tucker is the managing director for mid-Atlantic data center solutions for JLL and has lots of conversations with other jurisdictions about Loudoun's success. The question: could other places replicate our success as the No. 1 hub in the world? His answer, and a price tag for what it's worth:
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