Bow Tie Strategies

Public Relations and Event Management Firm

Bow Tie Strategies focuses on being a quality public relations firm that champions itself on resolving the individual challenges of our clients.

Core Service Areas

  • Targeted public relations for media placement

  • Strategic business development and planning

  • Mission-focused event management services

  • Virginia government relations navigation

  • Customized media relations campaigns

  • Rapid-response crisis management tactics

About Rusty Foster, CTA

President and Founder of Bow Tie Strategies, a Leesburg, VA-based firm specializing in innovative public relations, strategic communications, and event management since 2012. He leads teams in enhancing brand visibility through social media, media relations, and community engagement, serving diverse clients from emerging to established brands. Foster also founded Events by Bow Tie in 2017 for corporate events, festivals, and concerts, and the Bow Tie Fund in 2016, a nonprofit supporting arts, education, and single-parent households via fundraising and partnerships. A Hampden-Sydney College alumnus with a BA in Political Science and minors in Public Service and Rhetoric, he holds an MA in Strategic Public Relations from George Washington University and certifications including LGBTBE and Live Independent. His prior roles include Marketing Consultant at Gray Television and Director of Development at Kappa Alpha Order. Deeply committed to community, Foster serves on boards for Visit Loudoun (Vice Chairman), Hampden-Sydney College, Loudoun Education Foundation, and YMCA (Chairman), while previously chairing Loudoun County's Family Services Advisory Board. Recognized as Northern Virginian of the Year (2015), Top 40 Under 40, and multiple business awards, he excels in leadership, philanthropy, and volunteer management, fostering inclusive growth in his native Loudoun County.

Availability:

Typical Hours:
📅 Monday – Friday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Session Format:
🖥️ Virtual via Zoom (default)

🏢 In-person available upon request and mutual agreement

Location for In-Person Meetings:

[Business Name or Provider Name]
123 Market Street, Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20175

Additional Notes:

Appointments must be requested through the platform and approved before scheduling.

Sessions typically last 60 minutes.

Providers will confirm availability and send calendar invites within 1–2 business days of approval.

Note:

Please submit your request to work with this provider.
Once reviewed and approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions to schedule your first session. Appointments cannot be booked before approval.

Disclaimer

Loudoun County will fund up to 10 hours of support per small business. Additional services outside of this funded time may be arranged separately.

Loudoun County Economic Development drives growth by supporting businesses of all sizes through funding, resources, and strategic initiatives — making Loudoun one of the most dynamic and business-friendly counties in Virginia.

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