Why Loudoun?

$30.5 billion in new commercial investment over the last five years.

Loudoun County offers the perfect blend of proximity to Washington, D.C., advanced infrastructure, and access to an innovative business ecosystem.

From tech giants to local artisans, Loudoun is where businesses thrive. As the data center capital of the world, Loudoun leads in technology, yet it’s also a flourishing hub for tourism, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Our robust business ecosystem is supported by cutting-edge infrastructure, including the fastest internet speeds, top-tier facilities, and reliable transportation networks.

Businesses of all sizes have found success in Loudoun County. Join the ranks of those who have transformed their operations by tapping into our unique blend of resources, talent, and opportunity.

Ready to Grow? Loudoun is Ready for You.

Why Loudoun?

Loudoun, Virginia is home to Data Center Alley, where the world’s internet lives. But Loudoun offers so many more opportunities for businesses to Start, Scale, and Soar, from a thriving small business community to world-class regional transit and access to the world’s largest customer: the United States Government.

Major employers are drawn here by the large development sites offering room to grow. Plenty of development opportunities makes Loudoun an ideal choice for corporate campuses and company consolidations.

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Businesses value the appeal of the highly visible Route 28 corridor, offering easy access to Washington Dulles International Airport and the rest of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region via the Metro Silver Line.

What’s new at Rivana?

Rivana at Innovation Station is a multi-phase, 103-acre, transit-oriented, mixed-use development. The masterplan envisions a 9 million square foot, walkable urban center that is directly connected to the Innovation Center Metro station.

With You Every Step of the Way

  • Locate In Loudoun: Our real estate intelligence manager is available to generate land and building reports that meet your needs and specifications.
  • Navigate the Process: We will work with you on any zoning and permitting questions, as well as helping you navigate the county’s process to open your business. Our Fast-Track Commercial Incentive Program, which can shorten the development process by up to 75% for qualifying projects.
  • Develop Your Workforce: Our workforce development manager is a dedicated resource for talent development, overseeing the Work In Loudoun initiative. Whether your client needs help with workforce attraction, retention or upskilling, we can provide the introductions and access to resources to keep up with your client’s growth plans.

 

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Rick Morris serves as business development officer with the responsibility of leading our site selector liaison program, overseeing retail and leading strategic projects for one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.

Morris has worked for technology-driven companies including Sprint, Cable & Wireless, Lockheed Martin and Motorola across market segments and industries. His background includes 23 years of extensive international experience working successfully across the globe in a variety of roles including global sales management and business development.

Morris has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in both Business Administration and Marketing and an MBA from the University of Baltimore.