Business View Magazine | October 2020

296 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 is Ready programs. More than 1000 businesses have engaged with the programs as a way to promote what they’re doing in response to the pandemic. For example, restaurants share special hours set aside for those who might be at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 or have put special procedures in place to accommodate a safe reopening. The county also leveraged its own incentive funding, along with federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding, to give away grants totaling in excess of $11 million for more than 1,700 businesses. “I’d heard, just yesterday, that those grant programs have helped businesses stay open for another two, three months,” Rizer reports. “So that’s very rewarding for us, as well.” PREFERRED VENDOR n Dominion Energy www.EconomicDevelopment.DominionEnergy.com/VA Virginia is the ideal choice to support the continued growth of cloud- and technology-focused companies with its strategic location in the Mid-Atlantic, close proximity to Washington, D.C., and access to major international airports. Virginia is also home to the world’s largest data center market. Dominion Energy currently provides 1,700 megawatts of peak electric demand to this market. This demand will continue to grow significantly thanks to robust state and local incentives, extensive electric and fiber infrastructure, and a strong technology workforce. Clean, reliable power from Dominion Energy is among the most affordable in the nation. The low cost of power coupled with site selection assistance and the company’s focus on time-to-market provides immediate value to new projects. Dominion Energy is not just an electric utility, but also a partner to get businesses up and running as quickly as possible. Collaboration with state and local government has been instrumental in supporting new and existing customers as they decide to locate in Virginia and continue to expand. Partnerships and long-term planning with localities such as Loudoun County provide a foundation for economic growth and infrastructure improvements throughout the Dominion Energy service area.