Business

Zollner Elektronik expands to Loudoun

March 19, 2023

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Germany-based Zollner Elektronik AG, one of the world’s largest manufacturing service providers for electronic and mechatronic components, will invest a combined $18 million to expand in Virginia, growing its market presence in the U.S. and creating 100 new jobs. VEDP assisted and Youngkin approved the company acquired Electronic Instrumentation…

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Airports Authority Board welcomes Gibson, recognizes departing Director Session

December 18, 2022

In mid-December, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors welcomed new director Brett Gibson of Virginia and paid tribute to Warner Session, whose final term representing the District of Columbia will end on Jan. 5, 2023.  Gibson, an appointee of the governor of Virginia, is a Partner at Brown Advisory, a global investment firm…

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Loudoun Chamber announces Community Leadership Awards Finalists

December 2, 2022

The Loudoun Chamber has announced the 2023 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards Finalists. These Awards honor businesses and community leaders that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to support the strength and vitality of the Loudoun community. Now in its 10th year, the Loudoun Community Leadership Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s 55th Annual Meeting on Jan. 20, 2023, at…

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Grant for meat processing study awarded in Fauquier

November 7, 2022

Gov. Glenn Youngkin affirmed his commitment to supporting Virginia agriculture by allocating $40,000 in Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund facility grant funding to Madison County-based Hidden Pines Meat Processing LLC. The grant will allow the business to expand operations to meet “surging consumer demand for locally produced meats” and to help improve Virginia’s…

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2022 Innovation Challenge winners announced

October 6, 2022

On Oct. 1, the Loudoun County Economic Development Authority and Department of Economic Development presented six awards totaling $150,000 as part of the third annual Loudoun Innovation Challenge. The winners were selected from a pool of 166 applicants and announced during the halftime show of Loudoun United’s last home match of the season. Under a…

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Third annual $150,000 “Shark Tank” business pitch competition

June 28, 2022

The Loudoun Economic Development Authority and Department of Economic Development have announced the opening of applications for the Third Annual Loudoun Innovation Challenge business pitch competition, which will award a total of $150,000 to businesses dedicated to investment in Loudoun County. The initial application period will remain open until July 28.  For more information and…

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Hanley Energy to expand in Loudoun

June 28, 2022

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Hanley Energy, Irish-owned global innovators in Critical Power and Energy Management solutions, will invest $8 million to expand its Hanley Energy Electrical division in Loudoun County.   The company will open a new facility at 44381 Russell Branch Parkway in Ashburn to meet the increasing demand for installation and service…

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‘Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays’ campaign returns

November 19, 2021

With the end of year shopping season in sight, Loudoun County businesses, residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the “Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays” campaign. The annual initiative is backed by Loudoun Economic Development, Visit Loudoun and the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, and seeks to encourage consumers to connect with Loudoun farms…

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Apply for EDAC to help shape Loudoun’s economic future

September 9, 2021

Loudoun County’s business community showed incredible resiliency through the health and economic crises of the last two years, but leaders are still needed to help ensure a bright future. Loudoun Economic Development is seeking candidates to serve on the Economic Development Advisory Commission, a body of business leaders tasked with advising the Board of Supervisors…

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One dozen businesses advance in Loudoun Innovation Challenge

June 29, 2021

The Loudoun Economic Development Authority announced the advancement of 12 businesses in its annual Innovation Challenge, designed to recognize local companies that are rethinking the status quo in their industries. This year’s contest received more than 100 applications for six grants totaling $150,000, including a $40,000 first place prize and a $10,000 People’s Choice Award.…

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