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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alan Fogg,
Director of Communications
afogg@fceda.org, 703-790-0600
Three Companies Expand in Fairfax County During March
Fairfax County, Virginia, April 24, 1998 — During the month of March, three corporations expanded their operations in Fairfax County, according to the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). As a result of the announcements, 365 new jobs will be added to the County's economy. Typically, it is assumed that every new job added to the workforce spins off two to three jobs in the secondary economy. The expansions for the month are highlighted below:
| Company |
Location |
New Jobs |
Type |
| MicroStrategy |
Vienna |
125 |
Expansion |
| DynCorp |
Reston |
200 |
Expansion |
| Government Technology Services, Inc. |
Chantilly |
40 |
Expansion |
These corporate expansions indicate the continuing strength of the Fairfax County economy. Many of these companies are technology-based and are finding what they need in Fairfax County — a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, access to domestic and international markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, proximity to their employees and an excellent quality of life.
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority provides services and information designed to promote Fairfax County as a business location for domestic and international companies and organizations. The FCEDA assists businesses by identifying possible sites and facilities and is a source for up-to-date demographic and economic statistics. Fairfax County is a pinnacle sponsor of the 1998 World Congress on Information Technology. For more information, visit the FCEDA's Web page at www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org.
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