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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2010-12-02 torchbearer award Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release Leesburg, Loudoun County and George Mason University Receive Virginia Torchbearer Award for Mason Enterprise Center Leesburg Leesburg, VA (December 2, 2010) – At the Virginia Economic Summit this afternoon, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognized the Town of Leesburg, Loudoun County and George Mason University with a 2010 Virginia Torchbearer Award for their collaborative efforts in establishing the Mason Enterprise Center Leesburg, the new business incubator in downtown Leesburg. “We’re thrilled at the recognition this award brings to Leesburg and Loudoun County,” said Marantha Edwards, Leesburg’s Economic Development Manager. “Even though the MEC has been open in downtown only a few short months, its presence has already raised the region’s profile as an entrepreneur-friendly business community.” Leesburg and Loudoun County each committed $100,000 to fund the initial operating costs for the business incubator, while the Mason Enterprise Center will manage the facility. After the first three years, the Center is expected to be financially self-sustaining. The Mason Enterprise Center Leesburg, which also houses the Town of Leesburg’s Economic Development Department, is temporarily located at 15 North King Street while its ultimate home at 202 Church Street SE is under construction. Contact: Marantha Edwards Economic Development Manager medwards@leesburgva.gov 703-737-7019 # # #