Celebrate Loudoun Small Business Week June 3-7, 2013

Small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to participate in Loudoun Small Business Week, which runs from June 3-7. For registration details about each event below, contact the Loudoun County Department of Economic... Read on...

Learn how to Find, Hire and Keep Remarkable People

Small Business Week 2013 is fast approaching, and Loudoun Economic Development and our partners are putting on a full slate of events. From June 3-7, entrepreneurs can learn how to find a co-founder, job seekers can attend a... Read on...

Loudoun Business Leaders Applaud “Lead Like a General”

“I started to take a couple notes at the beginning, and ended up typing the entire time,” said Vice President of Easterns Automotive Group Ahmad Samha. He was one of dozens of Loudoun County, Virginia business leaders who... Read on...

FBI HQ: Loudoun Offers Best Site for New Location

Loudoun County, Virginia leadership announces its continued support for Loudoun as the best location for the FBI’s new headquarters. “Loudoun clearly remains the top choice for the FBI’s new location,” said Chairman of the... Read on...

Vacancy Stablization Means Loudoun is a Prime Spot for Spec Office Space

Recently, ground was broken on Riverside Office Park. Located at 19490 Sandridge Way in Lansdowne, this project will bring 54,000 square feet of spec office space to Loudoun. While projects like this are becoming more common... Read on...

Raytheon Selects Loudoun for Consolidated IIS Business Headquarters

Loudoun, Virginia Economic Development welcomes Raytheon Company's selection of Loudoun County as the location for the consolidated headquarters of Raytheon's Intelligence, Information and Services business.

“With... Read on...

Loudoun Moves Forward With Rural Economic Business Development Strategy

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the Rural Economic Business Development Strategy developed by the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development and the Rural Economic Development Council.

“This... Read on...

Air Force General (ret.) Ron Keys to Teach Business Leaders How to 'Lead Like A General'

Loudoun County's Department of Economic Development, along with Virginia's Economic Development Partnership, the National Conference Center, and with the Mosby Heritage Area Association, is proud to present, "Lead... Read on...

Loudoun’s Spring Farm Tour May 18-19, 2013

The public is invited to enjoy the people, places, products and produce of Loudoun’s thriving agricultural community during the 2013 Spring Farm Tour, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and... Read on...

Helping Loudoun Students Find Loudoun Internships

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has created a web portal on InternMatch.Com to help Loudoun companies find qualified candidates for internship positions. Businesses are invited to post their internships... Read on...

Riverside Office Park Groundbreaking April 25

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce that on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m., Buckeye Development will break ground on a three-story, 54,000 square-foot Class-A office building at... Read on...

FBI HQ Offers Opportunities, Benefits

Loudoun County media coverage spiked last week with the announcement that the county had issued an official Request for Information response, detailing eight potential FBI headquarters sites and their advantages. In... Read on...

Startups to Pitch Business Ideas at Dolphin Tank™

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development invites Loudoun entrepreneurs to attend Dolphin Tank™ on Wednesday, March 20 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at AOL, located at 22000 AOL Way in Dulles, Virginia. The event is free;... Read on...

FBI HQ: Loudoun Offers Eight Potential Sites

Today the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development officially submitted eight sites in Loudoun, Virginia for the General Services Administration to consider in its quest to find a new FBI headquarters location. The... Read on...

Loudoun Invites Small Business Owners to Funding Workshops

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development is hosting “Equity 101,” a three-part series for entrepreneurs and business owners who are considering seeking angel and venture capital investment for the first time.... Read on...

Loudoun Design Cabinet Leader Named AIA Fellow

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce that Alan L. Hansen, FAIA, has been named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for his work founding and leading the Loudoun County... Read on...

Loudoun Farmers Invited to Apply for the 2013 Spring Farm Tour

Loudoun’s annual Spring Farm Tour is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. Farmers who would like to participate are encouraged to review the tour policies and guidelines, and complete the... Read on...

The Ninth Annual Forum for Rural Innovation will be Held on March 8

On March 8, Loudoun is joining with counties and towns in Virginia and West Virginia to host the ninth annual Form for Rural Innovation. The forum, which will be held in Winchester, Virginia, is focused on improving rural... Read on...

Loudoun Design Cabinet Kicks Off 2013 Awards Program

The Loudoun County Design Cabinet is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Awards. Nominations are encouraged from the public, as well project owners, developers and... Read on...

Company Buys Lost Creek Winery for $2.3 Million

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development announces the sale of Lost Creek Vineyards and Winery by Bob and Carol Hauck to Hampton Roads Holdings, Inc. for $2.3 million. The licensed, Tuscan-style winery, which is... Read on...

COPT Buys 34 Acres in Loudoun’s Data Center Alley

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce another major investment in its thriving data center sector. Columbia, Maryland-based Corporate Office Properties Trust has bought 34 acres for $14... Read on...

Loudoun Offers Special Event to Help Small Businesses Grow

Startups, small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to a special kickoff event for Loudoun SourceLink, an online tool that matches entrepreneurs to resources that can help small businesses grow.

“Grow Smarter,”... Read on...

Loudoun Sourcelink to Launch February 5

By: Susan VanEpps

Coming soon: a new online tool for Loudoun’s entrepreneurial community. Loudoun SourceLink is a one-stop website dedicated to assisting small businesses.

SourceLink connects entrepreneurs to the... Read on...

Loudoun County Design Cabinet Honored With Board of Supervisors Resolution

Today 10 years of service by the Loudoun County Design Cabinet was recognized with a Loudoun County Board of Supervisors resolution of commendation. The cabinet is composed of 13 architects, engineers, planners and landscape... Read on...

Going to BAT for Businesses

Loudoun County staff are making it easier for companies to do business in Loudoun. The county's new Business Assistance Team will save companies time and effort during the development and permitting process.

"If... Read on...

Economic Development Newsletter for Agribusinesses

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development announces a new publication for the Loudoun agribusiness community. “Loudoun Producer” will be published three times per year: once in print, and twice in an email format... Read on...

Celebrate Christmas in the Loudoun Valleys

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development invites readers to view the 2012 Guide to Trees, Greens and Holiday Floral Products. “Christmas in the Loudoun Valleys” lists 15 Christmas tree farms and four retail... Read on...

Loudoun Hosts Fam Tour

By Jim Herbert

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development recently held a familiarization tour for site selectors from outside the national capital region. This 2.5-day event generated a broader awareness of... Read on...

Apply By November 30 for the 2013 Beginner Farmer Training Program

Future Harvest – CASA’s Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP) is accepting applications through November 30 for enrollment for the 2013 season. Loudoun Economic Development is a proud sponsor of this program. Now in its... Read on...

Loudoun Welcomes Parcel Delivery Express to New Dulles Location

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development announces that Parcel Delivery Express has moved into their newest distribution center, near Washington-Dulles International Airport. The Hanover, MD-based company now... Read on...

Economic Development Director Re-Elected to IEDC Board

The Loudoun, Virginia Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council has re-elected Thomas M. Flynn to its Board of Directors for a... Read on...

RagingWire Buys Land in Loudoun’s “Data Center Alley”

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the sale of county-owned property to RagingWire Data Centers for $20 million. The 75.4-acre Ashburn, Virginia parcel, which the company plans to develop into a 750,000... Read on...

Loudoun’s Fall Color Tour October 20-21: Farms, Fun, Food and Wine

Enjoy a free, self-guided tour of working Loudoun County farms during the 2012 Fall Color Tour, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 20-21.

* Observe horses, alpacas, cattle, donkeys and sheep... Read on...

Twilight Dinner Promotes Agri-Tourism

Recently, The seventh annual Twilight Dinner was held at Clyde's Willow Creek Farm in Ashburn. The event was a follow-up to the Forum for Rural Innovation, which was held in Winchester in March. The Forum is a cooperative... Read on...

View Loudoun Economic Development's Annual Report

With FY2012 ending in June, Loudoun Economic Development wanted to highlight our activities and successes for the last fiscal year. Our annual report tells you what you need to know about economic development in Loudoun,... Read on...

Loudoun’s Rural Economic Development Council Recruiting New Members

Loudoun County seeks candidates to assist in fulfilling the mission and purposes of the Rural Economic Development Council. There are five openings on the 31-member council; the two-year terms begin January 1, 2013. Leaders... Read on...

Loudoun’s Fast-Track Process to Save Businesses Time, Money

Loudoun, Virginia Economic Development announces the Fast-Track Process for commercial real estate projects.

Since 2004, Loudoun County has had procedures in place to expedite approvals for commercial real estate... Read on...

Starting Your Business in Loudoun

Whether you're planning on making and selling tote bags from your home, starting a software company, or building a brewery, the steps to starting a business can be confusing. The Loudoun Department of Economic Development... Read on...

Loudoun, Virginia Tops Job List

CNN Money reports that Loudoun, Virginia is the #1 county in the nation in job growth. From 2000-2011, the number of jobs in Loudoun grew by more than 83 percent.

“The jobs followed the people,” explained Loudoun County... Read on...

Global Company Locates in Loudoun

Loudoun, Virginia Economic Development is pleased to announce that iGate has located their new East Coast facilities in Loudoun County. This technology firm, which was founded in India, is leasing space at Center Oak Plaza... Read on...

Loudoun Department of Economic Development Invites Farmers to Participate in 2012 Fall Color Tour

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has started planning for the 2012 Fall Color Tour, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21. The Fall Color Tour is held... Read on...

Jim Herbert: New Business Development Manager for Loudoun Economic Development

Loudoun, Virginia Economic Development announces that it has hired Jim Herbert as the department’s new business development manager. The department’s former business development officer, Buddy Rizer, was promoted to... Read on...

Farm-to-Fork Loudoun Kicks Off its Second Annual Event

The farm-to-fork movement has been gaining steam across the country, with consumers becoming increasingly interested in where their food comes from. Farm-to-Fork Loudoun, in its second year, is bringing the best of... Read on...

Flynn, York, Letourneau attend Farnborough International Airshow

Loudoun Economic Development focuses on eight strategic industry clusters that drive innovation and jobs into our area. One key cluster is aerospace, which is bolstered by Loudoun's proximity to NASA, the U.S. Department... Read on...

It's a Great Time to Be a Loudoun Entrepreneur

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell declared this "The Year of the Entrepreneur" in Virginia, and he's not alone. As part of his Startup America Initiative, President Obama called on both the federal government and the... Read on...

Spotlight On: Foreign-Owned Firms

When you think of international companies setting up shop in the U.S., you probably see them in New York, Chicago, or another big city. The fact is, more and more of them are coming right here to Loudoun, VA. Loudoun's... Read on...

Volunteer to Serve on the Economic Development Commission

The Loudoun County Economic Development Commission has several openings for terms beginning in January 2013. Leaders from all sectors of the local business community are encouraged to apply. Interviews will take place in... Read on...

Loudoun Business Expands, Secures Permanent Location

Brossman’s Orchard has opened an expanded roadside stand in a permanent location near the corner of Route 15 North and Spinks Ferry Road, approximately six miles north of Leesburg, Virginia. The stand offers another venue... Read on...

Spotlight On: Life Sciences

Life Sciences is one of Loudoun, Virginia's emerging clusters. With over 60 life science firms already in place, more and more big names are seeing Loudoun's advantages and setting up shop in our county.

There are... Read on...

Agricultural Development Officer Kellie Boles Guests on 'Inside Loudoun County.'

The new edition of 'Inside Loudoun County' features Economic Development's Agricultural Development Officer, Kellie Boles, speaking about the department's rural business development efforts.

Boles is joined by... Read on...

Cabinet Recognizes Design Excellence in 8th Annual Signatures of Loudoun Program

Icons of Loudoun old and new were on display at the 2012 Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Awards June 5. The Loudoun County Design Cabinet, together with representatives from a student panel, unveiled 10 winners in... Read on...

Loudoun’s 2012 Spring Farm Tour May 19 and 20 – Spend a Weekend in the Country!

Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Loudoun Valleys, with views of the Blue Ridge, Short Hill and Sugarloaf Mountains. Get to know Loudoun’s rural community by spending a weekend in the country during the Spring Farm... Read on...

Loudoun Celebrates Small Business Week May 20-26, 2012

Loudoun Celebrates Small Business Week May 20-26, 2012

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development and its cosponsors will celebrate National Small Business Week 2012 with the following events the week of May... Read on...

Loudoun Economic Development Cosponsors Commercial Real Estate Tour

Loudoun Economic Development Cosponsors Commercial Real Estate Tour

On May 10, 2012, more than 500 land owners, developers, investors, brokers and site selectors will experience a hands-on overview of the commercial real... Read on...

Assistant Director Buddy Rizer Appears on ‘Inside Loudoun County’

Assistant Director Buddy Rizer Appears on ‘Inside Loudoun County’

Loudoun Department of Economic Devlopment Assistant Director Buddy Rizer appears on the newest episode of ‘Inside Loudoun County,’ a 30-minute cable... Read on...

Buddy Rizer Achieves Designation From the International Economic Development Council

Buddy Rizer Achieves Designation From the International Economic Development Council

The Loudoun, Virginia Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce that Buddy Rizer, the assistant director of the Loudoun... Read on...

The 8th Annual Forum for Rural Innovation Draws in a Record Crowd

The 8th Annual Forum for Rural Innovation Draws in a Record Crowd

The eighth annual Forum for Rural Innovation brought in close to 200 guests last Friday morning in Winchester, VA to hear a variety of speakers discuss... Read on...

Loudoun Continues to Grow its Data Center Cluster with a New 64,000 Square Foot Facility in Dulles

The Loudoun Department of Economic Development announced today that existing Loudoun businesses Equinix, Inc. and Carpathia Hosting have joined together to add a 64,000 square foot data center to Loudoun’s ever-expanding... Read on...

Department of Economic Development Invites Farmers to Participate in 2012 Spring Farm Tour

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has started planning for the 2012 Spring Farm Tour scheduled for 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. The Spring Farm Tour is held annually and... Read on...

Virginia’s Secretary of Technology Visits Western Loudoun County

Virginia’s Secretary of Technology Visits Western Loudoun County

The Virginia Secretary of Technology, Jim Duffey and Assistant Secretary of Technology, Cameron Kilberg, visited Loudoun County last Friday for a tour of... Read on...

RIZER NAMED NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Rizer is Loudoun County’s New Assistant Director of Economic Development

Loudoun County announced today the promotion of Walter “Buddy” Rizer to Assistant Director of the Department of Economic Development (DED). Rizer... Read on...

NOMINATION PERIOD OPENS WITH NEW CATEGORIES FOR ANNUAL SIGNATURES OF LOUDOUN COMPETITION

“This award program recognizes that Loudoun’s exceptional built environment and great communities didn’t just happen, they have been influenced and enhanced by quality design. The Signatures of Loudoun program is unique in... Read on...

Loudoun Moves Forward With Rural Economic Business Development Strategy

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the Rural Economic Business Development Strategy developed by the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development and the Rural Economic Development Council.

“This... Read on...

Loudoun’s Spring Farm Tour May 18-19, 2013

The public is invited to enjoy the people, places, products and produce of Loudoun’s thriving agricultural community during the 2013 Spring Farm Tour, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and... Read on...

Loudoun Farmers Invited to Apply for the 2013 Spring Farm Tour

Loudoun’s annual Spring Farm Tour is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. Farmers who would like to participate are encouraged to review the tour policies and guidelines, and complete the... Read on...

Company Buys Lost Creek Winery for $2.3 Million

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development announces the sale of Lost Creek Vineyards and Winery by Bob and Carol Hauck to Hampton Roads Holdings, Inc. for $2.3 million. The licensed, Tuscan-style winery, which is... Read on...

Economic Development Newsletter for Agribusinesses

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development announces a new publication for the Loudoun agribusiness community. “Loudoun Producer” will be published three times per year: once in print, and twice in an email format... Read on...

Celebrate Christmas in the Loudoun Valleys

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development invites readers to view the 2012 Guide to Trees, Greens and Holiday Floral Products. “Christmas in the Loudoun Valleys” lists 15 Christmas tree farms and four retail... Read on...

Apply By November 30 for the 2013 Beginner Farmer Training Program

Future Harvest – CASA’s Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP) is accepting applications through November 30 for enrollment for the 2013 season. Loudoun Economic Development is a proud sponsor of this program. Now in its... Read on...

Twilight Dinner Promotes Agri-Tourism

Recently, The seventh annual Twilight Dinner was held at Clyde's Willow Creek Farm in Ashburn. The event was a follow-up to the Forum for Rural Innovation, which was held in Winchester in March. The Forum is a cooperative... Read on...

Loudoun’s Rural Economic Development Council Recruiting New Members

Loudoun County seeks candidates to assist in fulfilling the mission and purposes of the Rural Economic Development Council. There are five openings on the 31-member council; the two-year terms begin January 1, 2013. Leaders... Read on...

Loudoun Department of Economic Development Invites Farmers to Participate in 2012 Fall Color Tour

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has started planning for the 2012 Fall Color Tour, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21. The Fall Color Tour is held... Read on...

Farm-to-Fork Loudoun Kicks Off its Second Annual Event

The farm-to-fork movement has been gaining steam across the country, with consumers becoming increasingly interested in where their food comes from. Farm-to-Fork Loudoun, in its second year, is bringing the best of... Read on...

Agricultural Development Officer Kellie Boles Guests on 'Inside Loudoun County.'

The new edition of 'Inside Loudoun County' features Economic Development's Agricultural Development Officer, Kellie Boles, speaking about the department's rural business development efforts.

Boles is joined by... Read on...

Loudoun’s 2012 Spring Farm Tour May 19 and 20 – Spend a Weekend in the Country!

Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Loudoun Valleys, with views of the Blue Ridge, Short Hill and Sugarloaf Mountains. Get to know Loudoun’s rural community by spending a weekend in the country during the Spring Farm... Read on...

Loudoun Business Expands, Secures Permanent Location

Brossman’s Orchard has opened an expanded roadside stand in a permanent location near the corner of Route 15 North and Spinks Ferry Road, approximately six miles north of Leesburg, Virginia. The stand offers another venue... Read on...

The 8th Annual Forum for Rural Innovation Draws in a Record Crowd

The 8th Annual Forum for Rural Innovation Draws in a Record Crowd

The eighth annual Forum for Rural Innovation brought in close to 200 guests last Friday morning in Winchester, VA to hear a variety of speakers discuss... Read on...

Department of Economic Development Invites Farmers to Participate in 2012 Spring Farm Tour

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has started planning for the 2012 Spring Farm Tour scheduled for 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. The Spring Farm Tour is held annually and... Read on...