Louisa County Chamber of Commerce Partners with UVA's 180 Degrees Consulting to Grow Love Louisa
Student consultants at UVA will help make LoveLouisa.org the go-to place for jobs, events, businesses, and resources in Louisa County
LOUISA, Va. The Louisa County Chamber of Commerce announced a Fall 2026 partnership with the University of Virginia branch of 180 Degrees Consulting (180DC) to grow Love Louisa, the Chamber's community-facing brand. Over the semester, a team of five UVA students will work with Chamber leadership to increase community use of LoveLouisa.org, build a sustainable revenue model for the platform, and improve the website experience for Louisa County residents.
The Louisa Chamber of Commerce powers LoveLouisa.org, a free hub where residents can find local jobs, events, businesses, nonprofits, and community resources. The partnership's goal is simple: when someone in Louisa County is looking for something, the answer should be "go to Love Louisa."
Community Adoption A marketing plan to help residents, workers, job seekers, and local organizations discover and return to the site.
Sustainable Revenue Advertising and sponsorship options that give local businesses new ways to reach customers and keep the platform running.
A Better Website Practical improvements that make LoveLouisa.org easier to navigate and more focused on the people who live here.
"Our vision for Love Louisa is to be a central source of information connecting people who live and work in Louisa County with local businesses, jobs, events, and community resources. Partnering with UVA’s 180 Degrees Consulting students brings fresh ideas and expands our capacity to serve our businesses and community. We’re excited to engage the next generation of leaders in work that supports economic vitality and strengthens connections across Louisa County."
Tracy Hale Clark, Executive Director, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce
"Louisa County already has strong businesses, nonprofits, and community events. Our job is to help the Chamber make them easier to find, and to build a plan that keeps Love Louisa growing."
Kendall Jones, Project Leader, 180 Degrees Consulting at UVA
About the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce
Established more than 95 years ago, the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce works to strengthen and enhance the local business environment, represent the interests of its members, and foster balanced growth throughout the region. Through leadership development, advocacy, workforce initiatives, strategic partnerships, and community collaboration, the Chamber serves as a driving force for economic vitality and quality of life in Louisa County. For more information, visit LouisaChamber.org.
About 180 Degrees Consulting
180 Degrees Consulting is the world's largest university-based consultancy, operating in 40 countries through 210 branches. It has completed more than 7,800 projects for nonprofits and social enterprises and trained 60,000+ social impact leaders. Founded in 2019, the UVA branch provides pro bono consulting to help nonprofits and youth organizations maximize their impact. Its 46 members have partnered with 60+ unique nonprofits in the Charlottesville area. For more information, visit 180DC.org.
Media contacts: Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, 540-967-0401, louisachamber.org | LoveLouisa.org