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Contact: Alan Fogg, Director, Communications, afogg@fceda.org,
703-790-0600 (o) or 571-213-5065 (m)
Fairfax County EDA sponsors symposium for Canadian companies
FCEDA joins with the Quebec Government to promote federal contracting opportunities
Fairfax County , Virginia USA, May 24, 2006 - Representatives from seven Canadian defense companies will take part in an afternoon symposium today on “Facilitating Partnerships for Defense and Homeland Security Companies.” Six American companies will join their Canadian counterparts to discuss opportunities in the U.S. federal markets and how Canadian companies can win business with the federal government. An evening reception will follow at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
The participating Canadian companies are ABB (www.abb.com), a company specializing in infrared remote sensing; Comlab Telecommunications (www.comlab.com), which develops telecommunications equipment; Creaform (www.creaform3d.com), a leader in 3D digital technology; Lyrtech (www.lyrtech.com), a digital signal processing firm; Oerlikon Contraves (www.oerlikon.ca), which specializes in battlefield planning; Telops (www.telops.ca), a firm specializing in optronics; and XEOS Imaging (www.xesimaging.com), an aerial imagery company.
U.S. companies taking part in the event are technology firms ACG (www.acgweb.net), Anteon International (www.anteon.com), CACI International Inc. (www.caci.com), ICx Technologies (www.icxt.com), NCI (www.nciinc.com) and Trust Digital (www.trustdigital.com).
“Canadian businesses represent great markets with world-class technologies and entrepreneurs,” said Gerald L. Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). “We look forward to working more closely with this vital business community.”
Joining the FCEDA in sponsoring the event are Quebec Government House (www.quebecusa.org), the Québec Government's principal office in the United States, and Technopole Defence & Security (www.technopole.ca), a nonprofit organization that works to increase the level of innovation in Canadian defense and security by facilitating interactions between members.
Business growth helps Fairfax County fund public services such as a top-ranked public school system and library, public safety, social services and park systems that improve the quality of life. Fairfax County offers diverse real estate options, access to domestic and international markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, a business community based on technology and professional services, and a well-educated workforce.
About the FCEDA (www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org)
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center. The FCEDA assists businesses by identifying possible sites and facilities, and is a source for up-to-date demographic and economic information. The FCEDA’s Capital Attraction Program links technology entrepreneurs with potential investors. Another program supports the growth of minority and woman-owned businesses. The FCEDA maintains overseas marketing offices in Bangalore, Frankfurt, London, Seoul and Tel Aviv.
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