Business

PPP is re-opening for new and existing borrowers

January 11, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, has announced that the Paycheck Protection Program will re-open the week of Jan. 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, Jan.…

Va. farmers grow millions of poinsettias for the holidays

December 2, 2020

Besides fresh Christmas trees, few florae exemplify the holiday spirit like poinsettias—and local growers are ready for the season. Poinsettias are cultivated in all 50 states and are one of the top-selling plants in the nation. The 2018 U.S. Department of Agriculture Floriculture Crops Summary showed potted poinsettias accounted for $149 million in U.S. floriculture sales that…

Watch this space … Dulles Town Center under new management

December 2, 2020

By Andrea Gaines We all know that delicious and exciting, “Yeah! I’m free! Let’s go shopping!” feeling. We’ve cleared our busy schedule … or maybe taken the day off.We’ve had a nice, long walk and have worked up a real appetite. Our minds are racing with anticipation … to take advantage of that great big…

Sherwin Williams opens in Purcellville

December 2, 2020

On Nov. 23, Sherwin Williams held their ribbon cutting and grand opening with President and CEO of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Tony Howard, Purcellville Mayor Kwasi A. Fraser, Vice Mayor Mary Jane Williams and Council Member Tip Stinnette. Sherwin Williams is located at Catoctin Corner – 1211 Wolf Rock Drive in Purcellville.

From weddings to wineries to breweries – More suds in Bluemont

December 2, 2020

By Valerie Curry The unincorporated village of Bluemont will likely soon be getting yet another brewery and winery. The Whitehall Estate – where “barn meets ballroom” as its website proclaims – is a popular wedding and corporate events venue.  Also known as Celebrations Farm, the manor house and other amenities (including a barn) serve wedding parties,…

‘Tis the season to take Loudoun home for the holidays

November 25, 2020

This holiday season, one simple act will show friends, family and Loudoun businesses that you care: shop local and Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays. Whether it’s a freshly-cut tree or wreathe, artisan gift or locally-sourced food, supporting Loudoun’s farms and Main Street businesses keeps your shopping dollars in the local economy, reduces environmental impact, and…

Fate of land at entrance to Purcellville under discussion – Thinking outside the box

November 4, 2020

By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Town Council held a joint meeting Oct. 6 with Purcellville’s Economic Development Advisory Committee to listen to a presentation by Chuck Kuhn of JK Land Holdings, LLC, along with developer Hobie Mitchel. The presentation addressed uses for the 118.81-acre Warner Brook property, located at 17110 Purcellville Road. Kuhn bought the property on July 31, for $3.25…

Lovettsville Co-op announces new grocery store location

November 4, 2020

The Lovettsville Cooperative Market has announced updated plans to locate its future grocery store in downtown Lovettsville in the undeveloped space across from the Town Center. The Co-op’s Board of Directors recently signed a letter of intent to lease a 7,000 square foot property that will be home to its long anticipated, full-service grocery store. Lovettsville Co-op Market will be open seven days…

Virginia turkey production among nation’s highest

November 4, 2020

American turkey production may be heading for another downturn, but Virginia turkey producers are poised to stay ahead of national trends. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported in September that Virginia farmers are expected to raise 16.3 million turkeys in 2020, an increase from 16 million in 2019.  By contrast, the number of turkeys raised nationally is forecast to…