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:
Manufacturing Day 2018 in Loudoun County, Va.
"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.
Virginia Ranks 4th in CNBC's Best State for Business List
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/
Communities That Think Small and Win Big: Vanessa Wagner
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.
Loudoun's Vanessa Wagner at TechBUZZ 20
🎥👀 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:
Behind the Scenes at Cuisine Solutions on 'Sous Vide Lane'
"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.
Vanessa Wagner Talks Loudoun Small Business Week
📽️👀 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!
Wicked Goat Coffee: Innovation Isn't Just for Tech
☕☕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
Rocket Frog Brewing Company Logo
📽️👀 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! 🎊🎉 👏
#ThisIsLoudoun Instagram Takeover with Delirium Cafe
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/
Silver Line Phase II is 68% Complete
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!
#ThisIsLoudoun Takeover with French Hound Brasserie
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/
Grape Harvesting at North Gate Vineyards
Calling For Loudoun Holiday Ornaments
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:
