Business
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. …
Great Country Farms, one of the iconic family farm businesses in the County, met with various state, and local officials Jan. 25 to discuss the establishment of a campground with cabins and RV parks on its 400-acre farm in Bluemont. But Raymond Taylor, one of the applicants, told the Blue Ridge Leader just three days later that they do not intend to pursue the…
Winners were unveiled at Virtual Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards The Loudoun Chamber announced the winners for the 2021 Community Leadership Awards Wednesday Jan. 27, at the Virtual Annual Meeting and Community Leadership Awards, which can be viewed on the Chamber’s Facebook page. The Community Leadership Awards honor the businesses and community leaders that…
Minority-owned small businesses in Loudoun County have until January 19, 2021 to apply for a new grant program from the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. A total of $75,000 is available in funds through the Minority Owned Small Business Grant Program, funded by Google and Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States. The Community…