Venturing for capital: Proposed annexation would lead to more businesses in the town
As zoning administrator for Hamilton, David Beniamino is looking to get the town a larger business base by working with town staff and Loudoun County government to annex more commercial areas into the town limits. While the new businesses would bring in more tax revenue for the town, some current business owners say the problem of growing a commercial base isn't site availability but restrictive town zoning regulations. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
New Hamilton bakery offers tasty delights in the small town
The community of Hamilton has overwhelmingly supported the new Hamilton's Sweet Delights, say store owners and Hamilton residents Patti Lovelady and Georjan Overman. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Relaxing in the dentist's chair: Round Hill's first dentist turns an often-dreaded chore into a day at the spa
Walking into the renovated home on 2 W. Loudoun St. in Round Hill, you might think you're walking into a spa. With the scents of aromatherapy and the sights of a warm fireplace and serene decor, the only initial indication that this is a dentist's office is the sign on the front lawn. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
31
Number of new members to the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce in April. The Loudoun Chamber is the largest Chamber of Commerce in Northern Virginia, with more than 1,300 members. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dulles hotel market solid: Despite economic slowdown, more hotel construction is in the works
Although the real estate industry has slowed to a crawl, hotel growth in the Dulles corridor remains healthy. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Going online and abroad: Visitors association launches broader marketing to attract the young and international traveler
The baby boomer generation has already caught on to the fact that Loudoun County has special towns, cozy wineries and historic areas to visit throughout the year. But the younger generations are not yet coming in droves to visit the county during their spare time. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Easements made easy: Lexington firm works with Northern Virginia land owners
From the perspective of Hobart and Sheila Bauhan, protecting the future of their small farm south of Berryville with a conservation easement was easy. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
50,281
Number of Loudoun residents who are 35 to 44 years old. This age bracket is the largest in the county as of 2006. The second highest bracket is for those who are 25 to 34. The bracket with the fewest residents is 85 years or older. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
People in the News
People going above and beyond in Loudoun businesses | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Leesburg honors businesses
Leesburg Town Council and Leesburg Economic Development Commission honored local businesses May 13 at the Seventh Annual Business Appreciation Awards & Reception. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Invitation List: County staff looks to industry clusters in new marketing strategy
To further Loudoun's business base and build the county's economy, county staff members are focusing upcoming marketing strategies on industry clusters. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Wineries back in business with help of new law
For the first time in nearly two years, Lew Parker delivered wine May 1 from his Willowcroft Farm Vineyard to the Leesburg Vintner about five miles away. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
South Riding woman makes gluten-free travel a breeze
When her 4-year-old son, Ryan, was diagnosed with celiac disease three years ago, Karen Broussard wondered if her family would still be able to eat out and travel as much as they used to. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Tourism Web videos premiere at Tally Ho
Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association is hosting a free premiere event at the Tally Ho Theatre in downtown Leesburg on May 21 at 5:30 p.m. to launch a new tourism multimedia program. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
National Tourism Week
This week is National Tourism Week, and the Tourism Corp. is encouraging Virginians to use it as motivation to plan a "Virginia Vacation" and explore the state. As gas prices continue to rise, in-state vacations are a good way to save gas money and support the state's economy while experiencing Virginia's history, heritage, dining and adventure. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
South Riding woman makes gluten-free travel a breeze
When her 4-year-old son, Ryan, was diagnosed with celiac disease three years ago, Karen Broussard wondered if her family would still be able to eat out and travel as much as they used to. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Middleburg boutique brings customers more than clothes
Sheda Vasseghi had a vision, and her friend Lisa Locke had a great eye for fashion. Together the two came up with Avatar and Beyond, a store in Middleburg they call a concept boutique, opening this weekend. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Speaking globally: Ashburn center teaches children to communicate in foreign tongues
Sitting in a sunlit room on a Thursday afternoon on a sea of blue, purple and green carpet, Amelia Miller, 3, of Aldie, is having a word-matching contest with Kiki, a stuffed monkey (played by Amy Kuhn, Amelia's Chinese teacher). | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Marketing Bootcamp' peps business owners' strategies
In a workshop advertised as “the best two hours you could invest to improve your business,” marketing coach Michael Stay gathered small-business owners in Leesburg April 29 for a Marketing Bootcamp, offering tips to “make their business go through the roof.” | 0 comments - ›› more ...
26,206
Number of Hispanic and Latino residents in the county in 2006. The Hispanic population makes up 9.7 percent of the county population of 268,817. | 0 comments - ›› more ...