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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Economic Development Commission To Host
Financial Roundtable on Thursday, September 15, 2011
Summit on local economic growth will bring together leaders in business,
banking, government and higher education
Leesburg, VA (September 2, 2011) – In a proactive effort to aid the local business community,
the Leesburg Economic Development Commission is hosting the Leesburg Financial
Roundtable: a Summit on Economic Growth, on Thursday, September 15, 2011, from 8:00 am
to 11:30 am. The Roundtable will take place at 1602 Village Market Boulevard, Suite 400 in
Village at Leesburg.
The Leesburg Financial Roundtable will bring together leaders in business, banking, government
and higher education to develop actionable concepts that increase the flow of capital to local
companies for economic growth and job creation.
The event includes keynote speaker Andy Bauer, economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond, and a panel discussion with the attendees, followed by a networking and deal
making session. Leesburg Mayor Kristen C. Umstattd, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
Chairman Scott K. York and Leesburg District Supervisor Kelly Burk will provide insight regarding
the state of the local economy.
“The general direction of the economy and opportunities for employment are top of mind
issues for the citizens of Leesburg. This event seeks to define what can be done at a local level,
now and in the near future, to help businesses prosper and create net new jobs,” said Jim
Sisley, Vice Chairman of the Leesburg Economic Development Commission. “We hope the work
done in these few hours will have a measureable positive impact on the quality of life in our
community.”
The event is being hosted by Village at Leesburg and Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate.
A continental buffet breakfast will be served.
Contact:
Debi Parry, Business Retention Coordinator
dparry@leesburgva.gov • 703-737-7023
www.leesburgva.gov
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