VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB IS HONORED TO BE SELECTED AS A 2008 SMALL BUSINESS AWARD FINALIST . . . The Envelope, Please: Finalists Chosen for Loudoun County's Premier Small Business Awards Loudoun County Chamber Announces 34 Finalists for 2008 Small Business Awards; Winners Will Be Announced at the November 6th Gala Awards Dinner at the National Conference Center Leesburg, VA - The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce announced today the names of the 34 finalists selected to compete in nine business categories for the 2008 Small Business Awards. On November 6th at the National Conference Center, the winners in each of nine categories will be announced before a packed room of more than 500 county business and community leaders at the Annual Gala Awards Dinner. The 34 finalists were selected by blue ribbon committees of business leaders and industry experts, who carefully examined more than 221 nominations from the best businesses and entrepreneurs that Loudoun County has to offer. "Just to be chosen as a finalist for Loudoun County's premier business honor is a tremendous honor. The competition for the Small Business Awards is incredibly fierce, with 221 of the most dynamic, innovative and successful companies in the region striving to earn the most prestigious recognition for business excellence in Loudoun County," said Chamber President Tony Howard. Finalists will compete for awards in these nine categories: Agriculture & Equine; Franchise, Entrepreneur; Home Based Business; Product; Retail; Service; Small Business; and Technology. Click on this link to view the complete list of Finalists. http://www.loudounchamber.org/CWT/External/WCPages/WCNews/NewsArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=30 "Last year's event proved to be one of the most successful awards events to date and we plan to exceed all expectations this year," noted Chris Charron, Charron Consulting, 2006 Small Business of the Year Award Winner and Co-chair of the Small Business Awards. The 2008 Small Business Awards are sponsored by The Loudoun County Economic Development Commission, Verizon, Charron Consulting, PNC Bank, Middleburg Bank, to name a few. Tickets to the 2008 Small Business Awards are on sale now and key sponsorship packages are also available. For more information contact the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce at 703.777.2176 or visit the Chamber website: www.loudounchamber.org. The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce represents nearly 1,300 businesses throughout Loudoun County and Northern Virginia. As Loudoun County's premier business organization, the Chamber is committed to ensuring the growth and development of new and existing businesses within the county. For more information about the Chamber, visit www.loudounchamber.org or call (703) 777-2176.
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