Small Business of the Year cleaners. LVF offers carpet, vinyl, wood and restoration of old hardwood floors. Also, we provide a full service carpet and oriental rug cleaning.
Loudoun Valley Floors & Loudoun Carpet Care 129 Bailey Lane | Purcellville, VA 20132 www.loudounvalleyfloors.com Owner/Chairman/CEO: Steve Jacobus, Matt Ange, Keith Fleming, and Rich Iwersen. When was Business/Organization Started? Since 1991 Number of Employees: 23
Brief Description of Business/Organization: Loudoun Valley Floors is a full service flooring retailer and a full service carpet cleaning business. We staff fully trained sales associates and certified carpet
What sets your business/organization apart from your competitors or similar organizations? At Loudoun Valley Floors, we are committed to our company values of honesty, integrity and punctuality. Our company is built on the foundation providing our clients and community with the highest level of respect, pride and appreciation. We strive to set ourselves apart from the competition through our customer service. We realize it is our largest asset and we are constantly working ways to improve. We always try to make our customers feel appreciated not to feel like just a number. We are aware that the community has choices in who they want to do business with and we want them to know that we appreciate them choosing us and try to show it through our efforts on their project.
What has been the biggest challenge of your business and how have you overcome it? Our biggest challenge is the same as many others, the economic downturn over the past several years. We examined our company closely and implemented a plan that at first was uncertain but over time proved to be a solid solution. The problem was to endure the downturn
without having to lay off employees and have the company and employees survive with less revenue. Our solution was basically to reduce cost in all areas of operations from cutting back on snacks in the office to restructuring the health insurance policy. It was of the utmost importance that our sacrifices not impact our commitment to our customers for the quality of service that we provide. What are you most proud of having accomplished over the past year? Loudoun Valley Floors is very proud to be recognized by the Loudoun County Chamber as Retailer of the Year. We have also been granted the Super Service Award from Angie’s List as well as voted “Best Flooring Store” in Loudoun for the eighth time by The Leesburg Today readers. We feel very fortunate that we have experienced a 12% sales growth over the past year for our retail service and service sales; this is above the national average for our industry. We at Loudoun Valley Floors and Loudoun Carpet Care agree the biggest thing that we are proud of (thanks to the support of our customers and community) is that we are in a position to give back to our community by giving contributions of services, materials and funds to local organizations.
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Goodstone Inn & Restaurant 36205 Snake Hill Road | Middleburg, VA 20117 www.goodstone.com Owner/Chairman/CEO: Owner: Mark Betts. General Manager: Craig Boyer When was Business/Organization Started? Owner Mark Betts purchased the Goodstone estate in Middleburg in 1996 and converted it into a country inn in 1999. In 2006, Mr. Betts added the Restaurant at Goodstone. In 2010, the working Farm at Goodstone began to supply the farm-to-table restaurant with fresh produce, herbs and ingredients from the gardens. Number of Employees: 30 Brief Description of Business/Organization: Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a luxurious country inn and French Country restaurant on a breathtaking 265-acre estate. Goodstone offers 18 elegant guestrooms in six distinctive dwellings, fine dining in the farm-to-table restaurant, private wine cellar dining room, horse-themed bar, country spa, estate activities, hiking trails, heated pool and working farm. What sets your business/organization apart from your competitors or similar organizations? Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a truly unique, quiet country getaway with the finest in farm-to-table dining. Set on 265 acres of rolling hills and peaceful countryside, Goodstone offers only 18 guestrooms and suites in six guest residences.
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45668 Terminal Dr. Sterling, Va. 20166 www.Allegradulles.com Owner/Chairman/CEO: John Flynn When was Business/Organization Started? 1988 Number of Employees: 23 Brief Description of Business/Organization: We are a locally-owned printing and marketing solutions provider for small and large businesses. We also specialize in printing signs, posters and banners, including vehicle wraps. What sets your business/organization apart from your competitors JOHN FLYNN or similar organizations? We go the extra mile in delivering the best service for our customers, partnering with them to solve their marketing and communications challenges. We are also committed to meeting community needs through charitable giving. For instance, through our FootPRINT Fund® we donate thousands of dollars in print and graphic communications services every year to area nonprofits. We also seek to nurture our employees and offer the best work environment possible. We strongly believe that happy employees create happy customers. What are you most proud of having accomplished over the past year? We are proud to announce that this December will mark the fourth year of our FootPRINT Fund® for area nonprofits. Since 2009, we have granted over $100,000 in free printing and sign services to local nonprofit organizations. We realize nonprofits often have to stretch their marketing budgets to accomplish their goals and this is just one way we can help them succeed.
2013 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS | LEESBURG TODAY
Modern Mechanical 21730 Red Rum Dr #182, Ashburn, VA 20147 modernmec.com Owner/Chairman/CEO: Shawn Mitchell When was Business/Organization Started? April 2010 Number of Employees: 21 Brief Description of Business/Organization: Modern Mechanical is a heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and solar company. Shawn Mitchell recognized the need for a contractor business in Loudoun that would offer personalized service and still give back to the community. At Modern Mechanical, our customers are family and we provide the ability to contact any of our staff 24 hours a day. What sets your business/organization apart from your competitors or similar organizations? In the past year Modern Mechanical has received Service Business of the Year from the Loudoun Chamber, Washington Business Journal’s #1 Small Business Place to Work, the Lennox Centurion Award and a few other recognitions. What are you most proud of having accomplished over the past year? Throughout 2013, Modern Mechanical has significantly increased its donations and time into non-profit organizations. One of the biggest accomplishments Modern Mechanical made in the community was creating and sponsoring the Red, White and Blue Final Salute fundraiser. The event raised over $11,000 for Final Salute Inc., an organization that helps homeless female veterans and their children with the appropriate living conditions along with other supportive material.