Ask an Expert – Solutions to the Challenges of Rural Business Ownership

“The economic potential of small businesses in rural America is far-reaching and has the potential to be a significant contributor to the country’s sustained economic growth.” - Amazon While this may be the case, there are significant barriers entrepreneurs in rural…

Omar HernandezJuly 13, 2022

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Sign Up Your Rural Business for the 2021 Loudoun Fall Farm Tour

Apply before August 18, 2021 to have your farm or rural business appear on this year’s Loudoun Fall Farm Tour.

Loudoun Economic DevelopmentAugust 4, 2021

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Loudoun County Receives Three International Economic Development Awards

Loudoun’s ability to pivot resources to where they are needed most is key to our success. Each of these awards were collaborative efforts.

Amber StylesNovember 5, 2020

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Loudoun Country Market Provides an Open Field for Farmers, Artisans, and Consumers

Loudoun Country Market seeks vendors for the upcoming launch of its open-air, socially distanced weekly festival.

Amber StylesSeptember 3, 2020

Seeds for Success: Tax and Accounting for Rural Small Businesses

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: tax season. Even if you’ve owned other businesses, you may not be aware of the tax considerations of owning a rural business, such as: Income averaging Tax implications of trading in farm…

Omar HernandezFebruary 26, 2020

Seeds for Success: Tax and Accounting for Rural Small Businesses (Rescheduled to March 5)

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has moved moved to March 5. Current registrants will be contacted directly and registrations will automatically rolled over. *New link for rescheduled event: https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/seeds-for-success-tax-and-accounting-for-rural-small-businesses-2/ It's the most wonderful time of the year: tax season. Even…

Amy MugfordFebruary 10, 2020

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Showcase Your Rural Business on the 2019 Fall Farm Tour

Looking for the perfect way to show off your Loudoun County farm or rural business? Sign up to be listed on the 2019 Fall Farm Tour, which will be held the weekend of October 19-20.

Loudoun Economic DevelopmentJuly 23, 2019

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Loudoun Launches Plain-Language Guides for Starting a Rural Business

Starting an agriculture-based business in Loudoun County has become even easier with the release of a series of new guides to starting a rural business.

Loudoun Economic DevelopmentJuly 15, 2019

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How I Spent the Harvest Season in Loudoun County

We look forward to creating a robust business retention and expansion program focused on our rural businesses, as they are a major driver of our economy.

Loudoun Economic DevelopmentNovember 14, 2018

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Two Loudoun Breweries Open on National Beer Lover’s Day

Loudoun’s 32 breweries, including seven farm breweries, leads all Virginia counties and strengthens a collaborative industry that has shown no signs of saturation.

Brian TinsmanSeptember 7, 2018