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Ag Initiatives, The State of the County and Big Data – DED in the News
Loudoun County is a hotbed of economic development news. Stay tuned to this blog, where we’ll post a roundup of the biggest stories to appear in the press. As always, if you want to stay up-to-date on everything that’s going on in the world of Loudoun economic development, you can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Our rural team has been busy lately. They’ve unveiled a new year-long initiative that aims to help any ag business owner find information, resources and create a successful business strategy.
- We’re also growing our already successful wine industry by possibly investing in a wine education center in Purcellville.
- Chairman York recently gave his State of the County address. The Loudoun Times Mirror gives an excellent rundown about what sets Loudoun apart from other jurisdictions and why we keep getting national attention.
- Data Centers are continuing to populate in Ashburn, with DuPont Fabros planning a 34- acre facility near one of the upcoming Silver Line Metro stops.
- Speaking of data, big data is booming: 12,000 new jobs are projected to come to Northern Virginia via data and analytics institutes.