Business
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…
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.…
With demand high for professional drivers, JK Moving Services has increased annual guaranteed income for experienced Over-the-Road Class-A CDL Drivers to a minimum $100,000. The competitive salary and benefits are twice the national average for the position, as market demands grow and the pool of qualified candidates shrinks. “We have a driver shortage in our country that has been…
Looking for a summer job? Thousands of high-paying seasonal jobs and long-term employment opportunities are currently open with Loudoun businesses, just as COVID-19 mitigation measures have been lifted across the Commonwealth. Search the largest collection of publicly listed positions at Biz.Loudoun.gov/LoudounJobs. Loudoun Economic Development offers a suite of services through its Work In Loudoun initiative that…
ASHBURN, Va., May 6, 2021 – Alana Andrews, 16, is a born entrepreneur. Since the age of seven she has written two books, produced a song on iTunes, established a website and brand (“So Positive, LLC”) that promotes confidence and self-esteem in girls and young women, and she has addressed audiences from elementary schools to the…
On a sunny and surprisingly warm March 26th near the end of Women’s History Month, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) arrived in Loudoun to visit Leesburg, Purcellville, and Round Hill and deliver a long-awaited message: With vaccinations and the new American Rescue Plan, relief is on the way for women in business. After meeting in Leesburg…
Zasti, Inc., an artificial intelligence technology company that develops innovative risk screening, predictive analytics, and climate change solutions for the healthcare industry, will invest $5.9 million to establish its U.S. headquarters and operations in Loudoun County. Zasti, Inc. will utilize its new headquarters to develop and embed its ZASTIã AI platforms in diagnostic devices and enterprise…
By Valerie Cury In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virginia General Assembly last year passed a bill which extends the approval date of site plans. But the bill didn’t take effect until March 1, 2021. It appears that developers had lobbied for this change, which was introduced by Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. (D-6) in bill…
When word got out last February that 34-year Hamilton resident Sue Phillips was planning to sell the Natural Mercantile, the town’s beloved, 1970s organic food store, faithful health food patrons across the region took the news with much trepidation. What if an “outsider” were to buy it and turn it into, say, a ritzy restaurant? …
Chuck Kuhn, J.K. Moving Services founder and large Loudoun landowner, and his wife, Stacy Kuhn, have reached an agreement with Rockland Farm, LLC, to purchase White’s Ferry, with plans to restore commuter service across the Potomac River between Loudoun and Montgomery counties. Established in 1786, the ferry ceased operation after storm damage in December 2020. …