Loudoun County's business environment is fueled in large part by our thousands of small to medium-sized companies, which account for nearly 85 percent of our total business base. These entreprenuerial companies, including the likes of Great Country Farms and Curiosity Zone, are inspirations to others in Loudoun who dare to dream what is possible with the right combination of knowledge, determination, and community support for an ingenious idea. Not to be forgotten, of course, are our corporate giants like AOL, Verizon, Orbital, and Telos, who bring distinction to the county while providing thousands of quality jobs.
• Loudoun's diverse employment base, which includes significant shares in professional services and information sectors, provides stability during economic downturns in the rest of the nation.
• Loudoun's labor force has more than doubled in the last decade, and was recently ranked 5th in the nation for job growth between 2000 and 2006. Employment is projected to grow by 53 percent between 2006 and 2016.
• The county ranks in the top 1% nationwide for its fiscal strength and responsibility, as measured by receiving AAA bond ratings from all three national bond rating agencies.
• Loudoun maintains a very active business community – the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is the largest in Northern Virginia, with more than 1,300 members.
• The county and the Department of Economic Development are also fortunate to have professional “Cabinets” and other organizations working to foster collaboration and network opportunities.