Loudoun showed why it remains a leader in rural economic development at the 12th annual Forum for Rural Innovation in Winchester, VA. “This year’s event was very successful,” Loudoun County’s Agricultural Development Officer Kellie Hinkle said after the event. “We…
Clear another spot in the executive suite: the age of the chief customer officer has arrived. No longer can businesses take an “if you build it, they will come” approach to marketing – most business marketplaces are overcrowded with options…
After working for 10 years in public sector jobs at the federal and local level, I’ve discovered a first here in Loudoun County: I find myself employed in a county department that functions like a small business. It’s quite remarkable….
If you want to: Increase sales and profits Balance growth Lower costs Minimize seasonal sales fluctuations Extend your product’s life-cycle Tap into previously unknown markets You should consider selling your product or service outside the U.S. (in addition to your…
One Brickyard – 1,000 communities. This is the mantra we’ve adopted for our new venture. Decades ago, Clarke-Hook’s founder, Dave Clarke, Sr. referred to us as “lone wolves.” This was his way of describing what we have always been, that…
On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, Fabbioli Cellars celebrated the grand opening of its new tasting room on premises. In lieu of a traditional speech, co-founder Doug Fabbioli read a list of words that summed up his relationship with his customers,…
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and U.S. Senator Mark Warner were in Ashburn on Thursday, January 14, 2016, to help open the Visa Cyber Fusion Center. The center will serve as the company’s hub for rapid threat detection, adding to “Data…
An important new study shows the tremendous impact of data centers at both the state and local level. For example, for every dollar in county services data centers require, they provide an estimated $9.50 in revenue to Loudoun County. In…
Welcome to 2016! As you work toward the goals you’ve set for your business this year, the effectiveness of your company’s website will play a key role in how well you achieve them. That’s because, before shopping, four out of…
Q: Tell us about your international business experience. I’ve been working internationally for more than 20 years. I’ve done legal and business development work on six of the seven continents. I brokered deals for Smart Cards in Canada, France, Brazil,…
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.
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