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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Debuts Web-Based “Leesburg Launch Pad” To Assist
New And Expanding Businesses
Leesburg, VA (February 24, 2014) –
The Town of Leesburg recently
unveiled a new web-based program
that provides a one-stop
information center for businesses
looking to open or expand in
Leesburg. The new Leesburg
Launch Pad
(www.leesburgva.gov/launchpad)
was developed in-house as a joint effort of the Departments of Economic Development,
Finance, Planning & Zoning and Utilities.
In recent years, the Town has implemented land development process improvements which
have provided a more predictable and efficient approval process for property owners and
developers looking to invest in Leesburg. The Leesburg Launch Pad uses this same logic by
allowing entrepreneurs to research locations, zoning regulations, land development approval
processes, available business resources, taxes and fees, and to submit questions to staff with
just a few clicks of a mouse.
“The development of the Leesburg Launch Pad compliments our ongoing efforts to improve the
flow of information and increase predictability in our land development process,” said Planning
& Zoning Director Susan Berry-Hill. “This tool allows prospective Leesburg businesses, or those
looking to expand their investment in the Town, to research uses by zoning district and
permitting processes on their own time, not just during normal Town business hours.”
Looking into the future, the Leesburg Launch Pad tool will continue to grow and evolve with the
addition of new functions to customize information to specific business uses. In addition, a
home-based business version of the Launch Pad will be released soon.
“The intent of the Leesburg Launch Pad is to establish a ‘start here’ point for business
development and expansion in the Town of Leesburg,” said Economic Development Director
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Marantha Edwards. “Many departments have collaborated to create a smooth pathway to
occupancy as a combination of technological enhancements to jump start business openings.”
Contact:
Doug Parsons
Business Development Manager
dparsons@leesburgva.gov
703-771-6530
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