creative economy

Welcome to the first issue of Global News published by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA).

Fairfax County, in northern Virginia just outside Washington, DC, is one of the premier business locations in the world, providing for international businesses the environment needed to grow and succeed.

Focus on the Future – Prospects for UK/US Business

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

For companies with plans to globalize their business and who are considering the US as a target market, this seminar will give an overview of how to expand internationally and how to do business in the US.

Expert panelists will discuss:

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Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in the Washington, DC, area. It is home to some of the most desirable residential communities anywhere and has one of the highest qualities of life in the US. 

Fairfax County ist der größte Landkreis außerhalb von Washington, D.C.. Er hat die höchste Lebensqualität innerhalb der USA, mit hervorragenden Wohngebieten.

Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in the Washington, D.C., area. It is home to some of the most desirable residential communities anywhere and has one of the highest qualities of life in the US.

Fairfax County is one of the premier centers of commerce and technology in the United States, providing businesses the vibrant environment needed to compete in the 21st century. When compared to other similar areas of the country, Fairfax County stands out as an excellent business location. Northern Virginia has added tens of thousands of jobs in the last year, while other areas of the country have lost jobs.

Download a PDF copy of our Doing Business in Fairfax County handbook.

Research and National Conferences

In order to better understand broad workplace trends that impact businesses in Fairfax County and across the country, the FCEDA periodically commissions national polls and presents national conferences.

Here you will find background information on the results of our research and important conferences that brought some of the world's best known visionaries and business people together to discuss urbanization, creativity and more.

Fairfax County's dynamic business community is in the forefront of one of the strongest economies in the country. Along with its well-known strengths in government and defense technology, the county has large and growing numbers of commercial IT, financial, software, communications and technology management service providers.