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Loudoun County Launches FARM Fund to Support Drought-Affected Farms

In response to the severe drought and Loudoun County’s inclusion in the USDA primary disaster area list, the Department of Economic Development is proud to announce the launch of the Farmers Assistance and Relief Measures (FARM) Fund. This initiative, developed…

MarkAugust 23, 2024

Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Angel Investors

Angel Investors. How to Get to Yes! Join us for a transformative session dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts in Loudoun County. This enlightening talk will delve into the critical aspects of funding early stage startups. Discover what…

Ramona ThompsonDecember 12, 2023

Alternative Funding for Businesses, from Startup to Growth Stage

This luncheon discussion, hosted by Loudoun Economic Development and presented by BCT, provides clear understanding of how to prepare for and receive funding for a federal Small Business Association (SBA) loan and other commercial loans. A question-and-answer time will be…

Amy MugfordOctober 25, 2023

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The Loudoun Innovation Challenge is Back for 2023 with $150,000 in Total Grants for Loudoun Entrepreneurs

The Loudoun Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Department of Economic Development will once again host the 2023 Loudoun Innovation Challenge business pitch competition, which will award a total of $150,000 to companies dedicated to investment in Loudoun County. The application…

MarkAugust 2, 2023

Innovation Challenge

Loudoun County is home to an entrepreneurial environment that encourages and nurtures innovative concepts by established businesses and startups throughout all stages of the business cycle. To offer a clear financial pathway to getting new ideas off the ground, the…

Amy MugfordApril 30, 2023

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Consider Applying for These 7 Sources of Small Business Funding Today

Current business funding opportunities may not last until the new year. For a brighter 2022, apply for these funding sources today!

Amy MugfordDecember 14, 2021

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Get Ready to Apply for the Business Interruption Fund

Prepare for the application by watching a recorded webinar, reviewing eligibility criteria, completing Form W-9 and gathering financial data.

Amber StylesSeptember 22, 2020

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Are You Eligible? Loudoun Economic Development Partners With Towns to Administer New Round of COVID-19 Business Interruption Fund Grants

Review eligibility for this fifth round of the Business Interruption Fund, and additional supports for Purcellville and Hillsboro applicants.

Loudoun Economic DevelopmentSeptember 10, 2020

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Loudoun County Approves Its Largest Round of COVID-19 Business Grants Yet

An additional $4.3 million will support Loudoun's small businesses in two rounds. Sign up for a reminder email when the next application opens.

Loudoun Economic DevelopmentSeptember 3, 2020

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Virginia Launches $70M ‘Rebuild VA’ Small Business Recovery Fund

Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to approximately 7,000 small business applicants that meet the eligibility requirements.

Amy MugfordJuly 27, 2020