August 2025 Loudoun Economic Development Updates
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Message from Executive Director Buddy Rizer: 

 

When we talk about long-term growth here in Loudoun, we're talking about creating vibrant communities, economic prosperity, and ensuring our county remains a place where families thrive and businesses flourish. Beyond building structures, we're laying the foundation for tomorrow by focusing on projects with future impact that will shape the economic landscape of our county for decades.

 

Think about the incredible potential right before us. We have massive opportunities for future growth in Rivana at Innovation Station, Kincora, and Silver District West. These blank canvases are where innovation will take root, new jobs will be created, and the next chapters of Loudoun's story will be written. 

 

The very nature of work is changing, and Loudoun is ready, cementing itself as a growing hub for the office market. We know that amenity-rich office spaces are the future of office. Businesses today seek environments that inspire creativity, encourage collaboration, and support employee well-being, resulting in a flight to quality. We are attracting and developing these cutting-edge spaces that will draw top talent and innovative companies to our doorstep.

 

I've seen so much transformation in this county firsthand. When I first arrived, One Loudoun didn't even exist. It was just an idea, a vision for a mixed-use community. But look at it now – a bustling center and the result of what's #LoudounPossible when we embrace smart, integrated development. This kind of mixed-use success in our region proves that people want places where they can live, work, shop, and play, all within reach.

 

This isn't a trend…this is a proven model for success, and it tells a critical truth: Loudoun is a growth market. We have the talent, location, infrastructure, and vision to capitalize on these opportunities, and we are building a tomorrow that is stronger, more connected, and more prosperous.

 

Onward,

Buddy

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Distilled Intelligence

Do you have a $1,000,000 startup?

Distilled Intelligence 3.0

Fortify Ventures and Loudoun Economic Development are excited to announce Distilled Intelligence 3.0 (DI 3.0), an invitation-only investor summit and national pitch event.

 

Set for October 13-16, 2025, at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, DI 3.0 will gather the nation's most promising startup founders, leading investors, influential family offices, and experienced operators. This exclusive event is designed to accelerate investment opportunities and create meaningful connections.

 

Applications are due by August 15. Learn more and apply below.

Distilled Intelligence 3.0
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Upcoming Events

• Aug 6: Launch Loudoun Office Hours 

• Aug 12: Loudoun CyberTech

• Aug 13: One Million Cups

• Aug 14: Business @ Breakfast 

• Aug 14: Launch Loudoun Foundations of Finance: Accounts Receivable

• Aug 19: Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Doing Business with Viginia

• Aug 20: Launch Loudoun Office Hours

• Aug 27: 1 Million Cups 

• Aug 27: Launch Loudoun Office Hours

• See All August 2025 Events 

ICYMI (Blogs)

• PINSTACK Entertainment Venue to Open in Loudoun County

• Fortify Ventures Announces Distilled Intelligence 3.0 Investor Summit and National Pitch Competition for Seed to Series A Startups

• ORBCOMM Expanding in Loudoun County with $3M Investment and 51 New Jobs

Loudoun in the News

• Loudoun Earns National Achievement Awards for Innovation
• This Underrated Virginia County Has It All--Charming Hotels, Local Wineries, and the Newest State Park

• Mountain View Elementary Outdoor Learning Day Introduces Students to Possible Careers

• Long-awaited Loudoun County Museum Advances, Nears $115M Fundraising Goal

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The Loudoun Laurels Foundation Gala

Congratulations to Gertrude Evans and Doug Fabbioli!

Gertrude and Doug will be honored for their community stewardship and leadership at the 2025 Celebration of Life and Leadership gala on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the National Conference Center in Leesburg. The gala will also award two high school seniors with $40,000 college scholarships. For more information and to purchase tickets, please use the button below.

Loudoun Laurels Foundation Gala Tickets
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Training and Workforce Development Opportunities

Below are training and workforce development opportunities that are offered throughout Loudoun County and surrounding areas. Please click on each header for more information.

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Dulles Airport job and career fair flyer - September 10, 2025, 11am to 3pm at Dulles Airport
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loudoun resilience initiative a resource guide for federal workers and contractors
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$2400 CISSP Scholarships for your employees. Learn how your employees can qualify. Set your appointment to meet with SCIPP today.
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Foundations of Finance key knowledge every small business owner needs

Throughout 2025, The Department of Economic Development be offering a variety of classes in their Ashburn office, hosted by Cheryl Wiehn, that will walk you through the essential financial concepts every entrepreneur should know. Topics include:

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • E-commerce Bookkeeping
  • Reconciling & Running Reports
  • Budgeting For Small Business
See Class Dates and Register for Foundations of Finance
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Soaring Ahead:  ORBCOMM Expanding in Loudoun with $3M Investment & 51 New Jobs  #LoudounPossible
Launch Loudoun’s August Lunch & Learn:  GovCon: Doing Business with the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Real Estate Corner

Featured Commercial Real Estate for Sale:

21544 Blackwood Ct, Sterling

This 20,634sf free-standing building on 1.07 acres is zoned PD-GI 1972, medium-intensity industrial. It is single-tenancy with five drive-in loading doors and approximately 400sf of office space.

 

Click below for more information on this property.

21544 Blackwood Ct

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