Press Releases/News
Meetings Today: New Normal-Ready
MAY 26, 2020 — “The conference center advantage that we have been promoting for years now presents a smart solution to the many challenges—from buffet dining transforming to an open-market experience to purpose-built space creating a protected, private-like environment.” Strategic Alliance Officer, Chuck Ocheltree shares insights on the future of meetings in the latest […]
What’s New at The National | May 2020
MAY 20, 2020 — Read What’s New at The National — from our GAM Graphics and Marketing cover story, The National Drive-Thru Market on Friday’s, new executive appointments, and our recent COVID-19 updates and survey. Read The May 2020 Newsletter.
The National Wins 2020 Smart Stars Award for Best Conference Center
Sausalito, California, May 12, 2020 — Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and No. 1 choice for meeting professionals, is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Smart Stars Awards. The prestigious awards platform, now in its ninth year, celebrates meeting planners’ choices for hotels, resorts, properties, cruise lines, and conference and convention centers worldwide. […]
GAM: The National Conference Center; Placing Associates, Clients and Community First
MAY 9, 2020 — There is clearly no game book detailing step by-step plays for the health crisis created by COVID-19, and certainly no leadership guide for a forced economic shutdown. Perhaps that is why we find it so impressive to witness innovative, creative and effective programs small business quickly put in place to make […]
Loudoun’s New Online Farm Marketplace Adds Two Pick-Up Locations
MAY 7 , 2020 — The Loudoun Made Loudoun Grown Marketplace, an online marketplace connecting consumers with local products and open to all Loudoun farms and rural businesses, has added two convenient pick-up locations in Lansdowne and Sterling. The Marketplace was launched in mid-April to address a growing need in the community. It is […]
The National Conference Center Appoints Chuck Ocheltree Strategic Alliance Officer
LEESBURG, VA (May 7, 2020) — Building towards the recovery of the learning and development industry post-COVID-19, The National Conference Center has appointed Chuck Ocheltree to a newly created role as Strategic Alliance Officer. “As Chief Marketing Officer of The National since 2014, Chuck has been highly engaged with our L&D clients and in […]
The National Conference Center names Kevin Croke Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Leesburg, VA (May 7, 2020) – The National Conference Center, the nation’s premier learning and conference center located in Leesburg, VA has named Kevin Croke as Vice President Sales & Marketing. Geoff Lawson, Vice President & General Manager of The National made the announcement. “The National is committed to providing the best in class […]
WTOP: Shuttered restaurants spawn drive-thru market in Loudoun County
APRIL 29, 2020 — The fresh produce, large boxes of meat, poultry, seafood and beer that usually end up being served in some of the D.C. area’s finest restaurants could be finding their way to your home. With restaurants shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic due to restrictions on public gatherings, local food distributors are […]
Loudoun Times-Mirror: National Conference Center in Lansdowne to hold ‘Drive-Thru Market’ Friday
APRIL 28, 2020 — Buyers will be able to pre-order products directly through each vendor and pick them up in the traffic circle at the conference center’s West Belmont Place. Pickup will run 10 a.m. to noon, and customers are asked to remain in their vehicles while their orders are brought to them. In […]
Loudoun Now: The National Hosts Drive-Thru Market
APRIL 24, 2020 — The market gave customers the chance to purchase directly from three companies that normally supply restaurants, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic and restaurants scaling back business, have begun selling directly to consumers. The market, from 10 a.m. to noon, featured seafood distributor Profish, Ltd., Metropolitan Meat, Seafood & Poultry Company, […]
Loudoun United FC and The National Announce Partnership
LEESBURG, VA — Loudoun United FC has announced that The National Conference Center, one of the largest conference and learning centers in the nation, has extended their partnership as Loudoun United’s Official Hospitality Partner through the 2020 season. Along with being the Official Hospitality Partner of Loudoun United, The National will be displayed proudly […]
Love Loudoun Wedding Showcase
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2020 Love Loudoun Wedding Showcase to spotlight Loudoun County venues and wedding professionals LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA – Visit Loudoun and FNP Events announce a new wedding event designed to connect couples to Loudoun County venues and wedding professionals. “Love Loudoun: A Wedding Showcase” will be hosted at West Belmont […]
The National Extends Complimentary Dining Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2019 The National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA Extends Complimentary Dining Program for Furloughed Federal Workers Announces they will serve all furloughed workers in DC metro area and will continue program one week past end of shutdown LEESBURG, VA – On January 15, The National Conference Center (The National), […]
The National to Provide Meals to Furloughed Federal Workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2019 The National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA to Provide Meals to Furloughed Loudoun Federal Workers 200 Dining Tickets Available Per Day to be Issued on a First-come, First-served Basis LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA – The National Conference Center, a GSA approved property, will serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner […]
The Project SEARCH Team at The National Receives “Employment Outcome Award”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2018 The National Conference Center Project Search receives “Employment Outcome Award” From Project SEARCH Cincinnati Headquarters LEESBURG, VA — The National Conference Center Project SEARCH recently won the prestigious “Employment Outcome Award” from the Project SEARCH headquarters in Cincinnati for their work with The National Conference Center’s Project SEARCH […]
