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Awards ceremony May 19The Town of Leesburg's eighth annual Business Appreciation Awards and reception will take place May 19. The awards honor Leesburg businesses in several categories. The event will be held at the Thomas Birkby House, 109 Loudoun St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 703-771-2708 if you plan to attend.
Chamber opposes bill
The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce announced April 15 that it has joined a nationwide effort to defeat a bill that would eliminate the right of workers to hold a secret ballot election to form a union. The legislation was introduced in Congress last month. If the bill is passed, opponents fear workers could be intimidated by others to support or oppose a union. The Chamber is urging members to ask representatives in Washington to oppose this legislation.
Business to donate proceeds
Lansdowne's Emilio's Brick Oven Pizza is donating a portion its dinner proceeds May 1-2 to a reward for the capture of those who attacked William and Cynthia Bennett in Lansdowne on March 22. Emilio's is at 19308 Promenade Drive in the Lansdowne Town Center. Call 571-333-3350 for reservations.
Business seminar April 30
The Loudoun Small Business Development Center will host a seminar April 30 on how to start your own business. The seminar will take place at George Washington University's Ashburn campus from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 if registered or $15 (check or cash) at the door. To register, call 703-430-7222 or e-mail sbdc@loudounsbdc.org.
Farm tour brochure available
The Loudoun Spring Farm Tour brochure is now available. The self-guided tour of various farms throughout Loudoun will take place May 16-17. The brochure, which contains a map of the participating farms, is available at Loudoun libraries and community centers, and the Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association in Leesburg. See www.loudounfarms.org more information.
Documentary awarded
A documentary written and produced by Leesburg businessman Robert Gordon recently won an Aegis Award, one of the film industry's top recognitions for video productions and non-network television commercials.
The documentary, "Take This Hammer," shows Gordon building traditional dry-stack stone walls by hand on his farm in western Loudoun.
Gordon is president of Loudoun Commercial Title LLC.
See www.take-this-hammer.com/reviews.htm for more information.
Heard saying ...
“It's still going along like usual. But I don't see business picking up anytime soon because of the recession.”
--Malcolm Brown, one of the owners of White's Ferry, on how the down economy is affecting business. The ferry takes about 350 commuters across the Potomac River between Loudoun and Maryland each work day.
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