2024
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LOUDOUN CHAMBER
It was an honor to serve as the 2024 Chairman of the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. It has been an extraordinary journey, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity.
When I assumed this position, I could not have fully anticipated the challenges we would undertake and the accomplishments we would achieve. In my role as Chair, I was committed to upholding and advancing the values that make our Chamber a beacon of excellence. We accomplished so much, but I want to highlight some of the goals accomplished that were included in my 2025 Annual Meeting Address.
1) Membership Engagement: We celebrated 70 grand openings and ribbon cuttings in 2024 and welcomed nearly 250 new members. Our networking events (Business @ Breakfast and Loudoun On Tap drew a record 2,500 attendees, while our LeadShare program facilitated 2,880 leads, resulting in 2,075 business connections. Over 1,000 leaders attended our PolicyMaker Series events which addressed key issues such as energy, housing, data centers, and workforce development. Lastly, a record was set with nearly 600 attendees joining us for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards.
2) Policy/Advocacy: We advocated on behalf of businesses to address critical issues like housing affordability, data center regulations, and Loudoun’s rural economy. Together, we mitigated fee hikes on new homes and worked to lower the cost of attainable housing construction.
3) Innovation: We developed a 3-year strategic plan that includes innovative ideas to enhance and expand our services and support to increase member value and workforce development.
4) Inclusivity: We held our 3rd Annual DEIA Summit (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), awarded our first DEIA Community Leadership Award at the Annual Meeting, formed a strategic partnership with the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, and diversified our board by adding a record number of women and diverse businesses to reflect the different industries in our business community.
None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the support of the Chamber staff, led by Tony Howard, the Board of Directors, members, and corporate and community partners.
Let’s continue to work together to maintain our U.S. Chamber of Commerce 5-Star Accreditation, which puts the Loudoun Chamber in the top 2% of chambers of commerce across the United States! Here’s to the bright future that lies ahead for all of us.
Warm regards,
Angela Mitchell, 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
2025 OFFICERS
Chair, Scott Loftis, Atlantic Union Bank
Vice Chair, Chauvon McFadden, Crimson Wealth Strategies LLC
Second Vice Chair, Secretary, Dorri O’Brien, Inova Loudoun Hospital
Immediate Past Chair, Angela Mitchell, ARM Consulting, LLC
Treasurer/VP Finance, Roman Blazauskas, SpeedPro Northern Virginia
General Counsel, Wright Lewis, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig
President & CEO, Tony Howard, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce
2025 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Nicole Acosta, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Carol Barbe, Backflow Technology LLC
Dr. Julie A. Leidig, Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun Campus
Matt Leslie, Bowman
Stacey Metcalfe, Morven Park
Shawn Mitchell, Modern Mechanical LLC
Todd Pettibon, Toth Financial Advisory Corp.
Jeffrey Powell, Strongbridge LLC
Sharon Wright, Loud & Clear Marketing, LLC
“I absolutely LOVE the Loudoun Chamber. Being new to Loudoun County and running a home based business, I was looking for a way to meet like-minded professionals in the area. The Chamber has exceeded my expectations. Not only have I met so many fantastic people who care deeply about what they do and the impact they have on the community, I have made some great personal relationships as well.”
— Kim Ruiz, Fambuli Insurance Services
2025 DIRECTORS
Dr. Tonya Adkins, HealthWorks for Northern Virginia
Rey Cheatham Banks, Equinix Data Center Services
Tracy M. Banyard, McGuire Woods Consulting
Paul Bice, BCT-The Community’s Bank
Doug Camp, Salamander Middleburg
Samantha Clarke, LAWS (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services)
Hillary Coley, Dominion Tea, Inc.
Nikki Daruwala, NDpoint Strategies, LLC
Sara DePauw, Northewest Federal Credit Union
Kindra Dionne, Fifty Level Wine
Justin Dobson, Comfenergy/3 Pros Basement Systems
Dr. Bernadine J. Dykes, Shenandoah University
Todd Goldian, ECHO
Dan Hampton, Bank of Clarke
Brad Hoffman, DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors
Tina Johnson, CEO Consulting Group, LLC
Pamela Jones, Extraordinary TransitionsLong & Foster
Brian Kling, YHB | CPAs & Consultants
Benjamin Leigh, Troxell Leigh P.C.
Ted Lewis, Goose Creek Association
Jake Mages, Guernsey Inc.
Natasha Magrath, You’ve Got Maids of Northern Virginia
Michael Matteson, PNC Bank
Shanika McCloud, Edward Jones
Monti Mercer, HHMI Janelia Research Campus
Susan Mitchell, Athari BioSciences, Inc.
Jennifer Montgomery, Loudoun Hunger Relief
Tammy Razmic, StoneSprings Hospital Center
Ferri Riar, Orblynx Academy LLC
Mark Rider, CPP, CTA, MBS
Bill Schmidt, SBIS Small Business Insurance Solutions
Mitra Setayesh, Ion International Training Center
Nene Spivy, Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation
Arienne Thompson Plourde, Google Data Centers
John Walsh, The National Conference Center
Rod Williams, The Williams Center for Wellness & Recovery
Gift Wyatt, Silence No More Movement (SNMM)
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Beth Erickson, Visit Loudoun
Megan Eyler, Dulles Area Association of Realtors (DAAR)
Lucy Cora Nazario, Leadership Loudoun
Colleen Kardasz, Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
Joe Kroboth III, Loudoun County Government
Melanie Scoggins, Town of Leesburg Economic Development
Kathleen Schwab, RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Young Professionals Committee
Dr. Aaron C. Spence, Loudoun County Public Schools
Carl Rush, Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
Jack Vega, The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
Angela Wilson, Economic Development Authority of Loudoun County, VA
Engage
OUR MISSION at the Loudoun Chamber is pretty simple, yet very powerful when put into action: to help our members build their brands, grow their businesses, and become leaders in the community. For our most engaged members, all three of those outcomes are easily attainable.
As a member you receive our unwavering promise to partner with you and your business, nonprofit or public sector agency, to create customized experiences and opportunities that achieve your personal and professional goals.
Members benefit from being engaged with one of our 11 industry or event committees. Networking events, workshops or our annual signature programs are a great way to network and hear from some of Northern Virginia’s top private and public sector leaders as well as celebrate community accomplishments.
156,671 social media video views, 135.3% increase from 2023
“Being a part of the Loudoun Chamber has been a wonderful addition to my business. I’ve made meaningful business connections and also have made great friends.
The Loudoun Chamber provides many beneficial tools and support. I feel a stronger sense of belonging to our community, and the entire team at the Loudoun Chamber is amazing.”
— Leslie Recions, Local SEO
2,075 closed business deals made through LeadShare referrals
6,272 members attended events in 2024 ribbon cuttings in 2024
172k + views on the Chamber’s Online Member Directory
243 new members
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Advocate
THE LOUDOUN CHAMBER IS COMMITTED to being the Voice of Business for our community. The Chamber’s Public Policy Committee focused on three main areas affecting our business community in 2024.
From mitigating the impact of the County’s plans to raise fees on new homes to offset the demand on public services, to successfully supporting fast-track approvals for 100% affordable housing projects, the Loudoun Chamber worked hard to ensure housing was more affordable for our workforce. This proactive approach helped prevent the housing crisis from worsening, ensuring that new home construction stayed accessible and affordable for residents.
Efforts were also directed towards establishing reasonable new rules to protect the investments made by the data center industry in Loudoun. These rules were designed to balance the interests of the industry with the well-being of residents, ensuring that the growth of data centers did not adversely affect the community. This balanced approach helped maintain Loudoun’s attractiveness as a hub for data centers while addressing residents’ concerns.
Furthermore, there was a concerted effort to ensure that rural businesses in Loudoun had a voice in the decision-making process as the County considered new regulations. This advocacy ensured that the unique needs and perspectives of rural businesses were taken into account. The 2024 PolicyMaker Series events, which attracted over 1,000 business and community leaders, provided a platform to discuss critical issues such as energy, housing, data centers, and workforce development, fostering a collaborative environment for addressing the county’s challenges.
Successfully fought to bring down the cost of building attainable housing in Loudoun.
1,000+ attended PolicyMaker Series events in 2024 focused on energy, housing, data centers, and workforce
Worked to ensure Loudoun’s rural businesses have a voice at the table while the County looks to impose new rules on these businesses.
Fought for reasonable new rules to protect the investments made in Loudoun by data center industry while respecting the impacts on residents.
Mitigated the impacts of the Board of Supervisors plan to hike the fees imposed on new home construction, a move that would have worsened Loudoun’s housing affordability crisis.
Nonprofits & Community
ONE OF LOUDOUN CHAMBER’S top priorities is fostering a strong and healthy Loudoun community. There are many ways we are working to ensure Loudoun’s quality of life remains world class.
One includes the Loudoun Chamber Foundation, a highly regarded source of philanthropic support for Loudoun-based nonprofit organizations that are supporting our community’s most vulnerable citizens.
Since 2015, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation has received more than 420 applications for financial assistance; and has issued 92 grants totaling $332,000 to nonprofits servicing Loudoun County’s residents and workers, while building a permanent endowment of $175,000 that will continue to grow and benefit Loudoun County for many generations to come.
156
Loudoun Nonprofit Academy attendees
$ 80,000
Through the Loudoun Chamber Foundation, a record number was given granted to Loudoun’s nonprofit community.
29,401 searches for local nonprofits in Chamber Directory
189 Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) graduates since 2017, and a record number of applicants in 2024
$ 3,303 raised by the Business Women of Loudoun committee, and 128 volunteer hours
Awards
THE CHAMBER’S SIGNATURE EVENTS allow us to recognize local business owners, first responders, community leaders, and more for the great accomplishments that make Loudoun the best place to own a business, live, and raise a family.
Loudoun County is only as strong as the people that live here. Through the Valor Awards, we are able to honor the first responders and everyday citizens who go above and beyond to ensure the safety of someone else.
The Loudoun Small Business Awards celebrated the 30th Anniversary this year, proudly recognizing small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs for their great accomplishments. These businesses add to the thriving economy that Loudoun boasts.
The Community Leadership Awards were created 11 years ago to honor those members of the Loudoun business community, both organizations and individuals, that have demonstrated an exemplary level of leadership and community engagement to positively impact the quality of life in Loudoun County and to serve the needs of its citizens.
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2024 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS
• Loudoun’s Top Entrepreneur of the Year: Tina Johnson, CEO Consulting Group LLC
• Loudoun Small Business of the Year: Loudoun Hunger Relief
• People’s Choice Award Winner: Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
• Main Street Business of the Year: GAM Graphics & Marketing
• Loudoun Destination Business of the Year: Cork & Keg Tours
• Nonprofit Organization of the Year: Loudoun Hunger Relief
• Consumer Service Business of the Year: Purcellville Flag Co.
• Professional Service Business of the Year: CEO Consulting Group LLC
• Virtual Business of the Year: POUNCE Solutions
• Health & Wellness Business of the Year: Ashburn Fit Body Boot Camp
“The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has empowered me to grow and network as a young professional. It has made what felt like a large community feel warm and connected, really helping to grow relationships in the community. There are so many ways to get involved with the Chamber and I have especially enjoyed being part of the Business Women of Loudoun committee.
— Catie Dugan Vargas, USTA
10,000+ votes cast for the SBA People’s Choice Award
“The support the chamber has shown towards our agency has been phenomenal. From leadshare to ribbon cuttings the wonderful staff at the Loudoun Chamber has provided excellent service and responsiveness whenever needed. I highly recommend being a part of this great organization.
— Michael Bresnahan, Bresnahan & Associates Inc.
152
Valor Award recipients in 2024, including 35 civilians
2025 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
EXECUTIVE LEADER
STEVE
Ace Handyman Services
Loudoun & NW Prince
William Counties
Fleur de Cuisine
DEIA LEADER
LARGE BUSINESS
NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADER
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADER
SMALL BUSINESS
NATALIE RAMOS
BLACKWELL
SHARON WRIGHT Loud & Clear Marketing
ROD WILLIAMS The Williams Center for Wellness and Recovery
ELIZABETH FORD BetterALife
NICOLE MORRIS Women Giving Back
NENE SPIVY Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation
KIM TAPPER A Place to Be
CARL RUSH Loudoun County Government
VISIT LOUDOUN BOARD & TEAM Led by Beth Erickson
NICOLE MORRIS Women Giving Back
ROD WILLIAMS The Williams Center for Wellness and Recovery
VANESSA BORG The Leesburg Movement
CHAIMAA FEKKAK Accenture
KATHLEEN SCHWAB RE/MAX Gateway BRIAN TINSMAN POUNCE Solutions
2024 ANNUAL SPONSORS
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE SPONSORS
2024 ANNUAL SPONSORS
PRESIDENT’S CABINET SPONSORS
PARTNERS IN MEMBERSHIP
57 TH ANNUAL MEETING & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
SIGNATURE SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
DESSERT SPONSOR RED CARPET SPONSOR GRANT SPONSOR
RECEPTION SPONSOR
GALA SPONSOR PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
Bank of Clarke
Fine Earth Landscape, Inc.
FRNC formerly Falcon
2024
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