By: Lois Kirkpatrick Your startup is really starting to take off, and you and your business partner need to staff up. Your family members are excited about your growth, and want in on this ground-floor opportunity. Question: should you hire…

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 of Defense, and a variety of prime…

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 Loudoun’s thriving agricultural businesses to restaurants throughout the…

There are many compelling reasons to move your business to Loudoun, VA. A desirable location; access to the world’s largest customer, the federal government; an unparalleled abundance of fiber; and a highly-educated talent pool. Loudoun also offers a variety of…

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 private sector to promote entrepreneurship in…

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…

Health Innovation and Technology is one of Loudoun, Virginia’s emerging clusters. With more than 60 Health Innovation and Technology firms already in place, more and more big names are seeing Loudoun’s advantages and setting up shop in our county. There…

Loudoun, Virginia is home to many beautiful buildings. Whether it’s our historic log cabins, 19th century homes, or more modern businesses, there’s no shortage of great design in the area. The annual Signatures of Loudoun Design Awards aim to highlight…

Lois Kirkpatrick Communications and Marketing Manager Ask startup owners which mobile apps help them the most, and you’re likely to hear rave reviews about Evernote, DropBox and Dragon Dictation. Others are fans of time-tracking apps like TimeClockPlus, or receipt-management apps…

May 21-25 was National Small Business Week. Loudoun Economic Development had a full slate of programs that aimed to both celebrate small business and to promote small business growth through forums, workshops and networking mixers. One of the ways we…