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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2011-09-02 Financial Roundtable 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 # # #