About Us
We are a collection of local merchants with businesses located within the historic district of Leesburg, Virginia.
We live here in your community. The money you spend for merchandise at our stores stays here and supports our local economy.
We are your neighbors. Please help our community by shopping at historic, downtown Leesburg's locally owned stores.
The Leesburg Downtown Business Association
The Leesburg Downtown Business Association was formed in May of 2003 by a group of retail and professional business leaders. The goal of the association is to provide a unified movement for the overall betterment of our business community. As the association grows we strive to aid businesses in attracting a target audience to the historic shopping district of Leesburg. We also strive to raise public awareness of the strong business community that is growing here in downtown Leesburg.
Mission Statement, Leesburg Downtown Business Association May 13, 2003
"Increase customer traffic in member businesses, create a more vibrant downtown atmosphere, and engage retail business owners and managers, property owners, professionals, and homeowners in the overall improvement of the historic district of downtown Leesburg."
Executive Committee:
President: Carrie Gustavson, The Lightfoot Restaurant
Vice President: Stilson Greene, Stilson Greene Graphic Design
Secretary: Sola Pollata, Very Virginia/The Pink Shop
Treasurer: Fred and Jennifer Frankenfeld, Otter Creek Collections
Committee Chairs:
Promotions Correspondence Secretary: Gale Waldron, Gallery 222
Newsletter/Constant Contact: Lorraine Hooper, Lola’s Cookies
Education & Community Relations: Paige Buscema, Eyetopia, Inc
Feedback & Data: Lilly Edens, Esoterica
Membership Chair: Butch Porter, Goose Creek Financial
Join the LDBA
Do you own a business in the historic district of downtown Leesburg, Virginia? Care to join our organization? If so, please contact Butch Porter at 703-728-8402 or by e-mail at wdporter@gcfin.com.
Your membership allows your business to participate in all of our many and varied projects to support your business and businesses like yours, including:
- Participation in the downtown rewards card,
- Advertising and promotions to increased foot traffic to your business, and
- Inclusion on our website.
A variety of membership types are available, including those structured specifically for both business owners located within the historic district and other, supporting organizations.
Contact Butch today to become a member!

