Retail Forum to Identify New Business Opportunities

Thursday night's event will focus on new ideas for bringing more business into the town.

A fall retail forum is scheduled to take place at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center on Thursday, Sept. 20. Members of the Leesburg Economic Development Commission, as well as town staff, will discuss the importance of bringing business throughout the Leesburg area. Back in May, the top 10 retail opportunities were revealed to a room full of local business owners. Economic Commission member Ara Bagdasarian said that dollars are continuing to leave the local community because certain items are not available in the town. Attendees received a retail market analysis for the town, highlighting unmet retail demands that local retailers can take advantage of within the local market. They also received copies of a gap analysis, household …

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Leesburg Businesses Get Patched!, Part 3

Patch Editor Leah Kosin stopped in to 'hi' to a few local businesses owners in Leesburg last week.

At Patch, we're all about building relationships. As a result, Leesburg editor Leah Kosin stopped in to say hello to a few business owners last week.  Everyone was encouraged to claim their business listing in our free directory, which is available to all of our readers. You can even leave a review or comment by clicking on their names below.  If you want to be considered for the next downtown stroll email the editor at leah.kosin@patch.com. Last week's visit included the following: • China King Restaurant China King Restaurant is located at the corner of King and Market streets in historic Leesburg. It offers dine-in, carry out and delivery services. The varied menu features popular Chinese specialties, such as General Tso's Chicken, Kung…

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Peter Vanderloo

12:54 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012

Thanks, Leah for profiling our great local businesses! Hey business owners, don't forget to claim your free list and advertising in the Directory! (http://Leesburg.Patch.com/Directory)   more ›

Retail Forum Reveals Top Ten Opportunities for Leesburg

A comprehensive retail market report was provided during the special event to inform business owners about unmet retail demand and sales potential.

Attendees of the Leesburg Economic Commission’s Retail Opportunity Forum at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center Wednesday, May 2, received a retail market analysis for the town, highlighting unmet retail demands that local retailers can take advantage of within the local market. A gap analysis, household expenditures, demographics and population growth projections were also provided.  “One of the trends I always hear from Leesburg residents is how much they love Leesburg because everything is here,” said Economic Commission member Ara Bagdasarian. “This shows you the things that are not here, yet, that will keep them here even more.” During the presentation, Bagdasarian said there has been a "leakage of sales" within Leesburg. This means …

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A Taste of Leesburg

Restaurant Review: China King

Patch Editor Leah Kosin visited the 30-year-old restaurant to find out what all the talk was about.

After living in Leesburg for almost four years I can finally say that I've eaten at China King Restaurant. Owner Waily Whang invited me into her family business on Friday, April 20.  The fact that's its located in historic downtown already makes it a special place. It was established in 1972 and the Whang family has served community residents and local businesses since 1989. Upon entering, I was instantly invited to take a seat. The menu was simple, yet full of options. I ordered the General Tso Chicken along with a cup of egg drop soup, fried rice, and a vegetable spring roll.  Literally, within two minutes, my soup had been served. I'm sometimes skeptical when it comes to egg drop soup because I can't stand the taste, or feel, of runny …

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Leah M. Kosin

2:12 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012

Alan, I'll have to go back and try it. Thanks for your comments everyone!   more ›

Leesburg Businesses Get Patched! Part 2

Patch Editor Leah Kosin stopped by five local businesses in the historic downtown on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, April 4, Editor Leah Kosin visited a number of downtown businesses to see what everyone has been up to. Each business was encouraged to claim their business listing in our free directory, which is available to all of our readers. You can even leave a review or comment by clicking on their names below.  If you want to be considered for the next downtown stroll email the editor at leah.kosin@patch.com. This week's visit included the following:

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Peter Vanderloo

11:06 am on Friday, April 6, 2012

Great work, Leah! How can a business not want free advertising! :-)   more ›

Leesburg Businesses Get Patched!

Editor Leah Kosin kicked off her weekly downtown stroll where she had the chance to interact with a number of business owners.

This year, Patch will celebrate two years in Leesburg but that doesn't mean we can't act like it's our first day. On Wednesday, March 21, Editor Leah Kosin visited a number of downtown businesses not only promote the online news source but to see what everyone has been up to. Each business was hooked up with some fun Patch gear and encouraged to claim their free business listing in our free directory, if they haven't already. If you want to be considered for next week's downtown stroll email the editor at leah.kosin@patch.com.  This week's visit included: * L Gifts & Home Furnishings Features a unique collection of furniture, home accessories and décor, gourmet foods and wine. In the news: New Business Makes Customers Feel at Home   …

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Leah M. Kosin

2:26 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Thanks Peter and Joyce. Joyce: Does next Thursday or Friday work?   more ›

Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off First Friday

Join the Town of Leesburg as it kicks off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting, Christmas carols and First Friday events.

The Town of Leesburg invites locals and visitors to enjoy "the most wonderful time of the year" and experience a little holiday magic in historic downtown Leesburg.  On Friday, Dec. 2 beginning at 6 p.m. friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate the start of the holiday season in Leesburg at the annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting on the Town Green, at 25 West Market Street. The festive ceremony will feature performances from Loudoun County High School’s Chamber Choir, the renowned Loudoun Chorale and holiday messages from Mayor Kristen Umstattd and other members of the Leesburg Town Council. The crowd will be invited to join in a holiday sing-a-long before the mayor “throws the switch” to light the holiday tree.  Following the…

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Two Companies Sign Leases at Villages at Leesburg

Atlantic Law and Arcadia Development join 22 retailers in mixed-use development

Two companies recently began leasing space in the Village at Leesburg. Arcadia Development and Atlantic Law signed leases for 5,635 and 13,282 square feet of office space, respectively, in the 1.2 million square foot mixed use center, according to a press release. Arcadia Development Co. is a California based real estate company, which owns residential and commercial property in Virginia and the surrounding area. Michigan-based Atlantic Law focuses primarily on mortgage related legal matters throughout the nation. These companies join the existing roster of retailers open in the center, located off of Va. Route 7 and Crosstrail Boulevard. These include Wegmans Food Markets, LA Fitness, AT&T, Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek, Crystal Brite…

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