A day built for Loudoun women entrepreneurs
On November 4, 75 women gathered at the Lodge at Hanson Park for the 2026 Women emPower Entrepreneurial Summit, hosted by the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls (LCWAG).
The Summit was planned by LCWAG’s Women emPower Committee, chaired by Board member Tina Johnson of The CEO Woman.
The Summit brought together business owners at every stage, from women exploring an idea to those growing established companies. For 78% of survey respondents, it was their first LCWAG women’s Summit.
Roundtables, a panel and real connections
Twenty local businesswomen shared their experience through small-group roundtables and a panel discussion. Attendees chose from four roundtable topics: Business 101 and Marketing, Financial Confidence, Relationship Building, and Work/Life Balance.
The roundtables were the clear favorite, named most valuable by survey respondents. Attendees valued the chance to ask specific questions and get advice they could use right away.
Networking was a priority for nearly everyone who registered, and it showed. Eighty percent of respondents left with three or more new professional connections.
What attendees told us
Rated the Summit very or extremely valuable
Likely to attend in 2027
Feel more confident about their business goals
Feel more confident about their business goals
Made three or more new professional connections
Attendees also reported knowing more after every roundtable, with the largest gain in Business 101 and Marketing. Most plan to follow up with someone they met, and many plan to launch or grow their business in the next 90 days.
Their feedback is already shaping 2027. Attendees asked for more on finance, tax and legal structure, marketing and visibility, and mentorship, and we are planning with those needs in mind.
Thank you to our sponsors and partners
The Summit was made possible by eleven sponsors who share our commitment to Loudoun women.
Premier
Gold
Silver
In-kind
Thank you to our speakers, moderators and roundtable leaders for sharing their time and expertise, and to our volunteers for making the day run smoothly.
Some pictures from the event
Pictures courtesy of MJL Studios
