Guiding you to find success
The FCEDA has access to resources and connections -- and a proven track record of helping companies thrive. When "business as usual" is anything but, we’re here to help you move forward.
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A community of economic strength
36,000 businesses call Fairfax County home. Companies rest assured knowing Fairfax County is one of the best-managed local governments in the U.S. And, Virginia is the best state to do business, according to CNBC.
11 FORTUNE
500 COMPANIES
A knowledge-based economy that’s here to last
Cybersecurity. Life Sciences. AI. Our economic fabric is strong thanks to innovators across diverse industries from financial powerhouses like Capital One to federal agencies like the CIA.
152,000+
KNOWLEDGE-BASED WORKERS
Helping you invest wisely
Companies locate here for a reason -- it’s a smart investment. And, Virginia's Small Business New Jobs Program and retraining programs support (and reward) the creation of new jobs.
10TH LOWEST
STATE CORPORATE TAX RATE
Proximity – perfected
Located minutes from D.C., Fairfax County is part of the powerhouse Northern Virginia region that hosts the largest data-center hub and produces more computer science graduates than any other metro area.
30+ COLLEGES
AND UNIVERSITIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
The world relies on our tech
Our IT infrastructure is unparalleled: 70% of the world’s Internet traffic runs through Northern Virginia. Amazon Web Services and Microsoft are two of the 8,900 technology firms located here.
HOME TO 50+
OF THE TOP 500 GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY FIRMS
The place to be
We have jobs that matter — and places that matter too. From go-go Tysons to small-town Herndon and everything in between, this is a cosmopolitan, vibrant community that is proud of its diversity.
News
July 2, 2020
Tysons firm Portals Global donates 15,000 masks to Fairfax County
Fairfax County received a donation of 15,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks from Portals Global, a Tysons-based consulting firm. Portals Global’s CEO Omo Igiehon said he chose Fairfax County as the donation recipient in order to give…
July 2, 2020
Fairfax County companies launch ‘back-to-work’ technologies
With the state's Forward Virginia re-opening process well underway (Phase 3 started yesterday), companies are considering transitioning some or all of their employees from working virtually to returning to the office. Careful planning is needed…
June 30, 2020
Fairfax County E-Bird for June 30, 2020
Big projects in the pipeline: Despite the pandemic, construction continues on the Washington, D.C., region’s commercial office space projects, with 12.4 million square feet of office development under construction in the D.C. region as of…
June 25, 2020
16 companies headline July 14 Fairfax County EDA virtual career fair for tech professionals
Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and 13 other leading tech companies in Northern Virginia are bringing recruiters to a virtual career fair that the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is presenting…
June 23, 2020
Fairfax County E-Bird for June 23, 2020
Vote to get this underpass over the top: A recent Public Art Reston project has been named one of the top 100 public art projects in the world by CODAworx, a global online community that…
June 18, 2020
Community Foundation has provided $1.5m in grants to lessen pandemic impacts
Nearly $1.5 million has been awarded by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia to more than 70 nonprofit organizations in Northern Virginia that serve those who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The Community…
June 16, 2020
Fairfax County E-Bird for June 16, 2020
Black lives matter: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors issued a joint statement at its June 9 meeting affirming that “Black lives matter” and committing to “striving for true equity.” Board Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay…
June 16, 2020
Legally speaking: Global law firm King & Spalding chooses Fairfax County location for 22nd office
Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, announced today that King & Spalding, a law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers working in 21 offices around the globe, has chosen…
June 11, 2020
Resilient economy holds unemployment rate in check; Northern Virginia to enter Phase 2
Long known for its resiliency in the face of national economic downturns, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. region have weathered the COVID-19 crisis better than many other large metropolitan areas in the United States.…
June 9, 2020
Fairfax County E-Bird for June 9, 2020
Time to RISE and shine: Applications are open through June 15 for the Fairfax RISE (Relief Initiative to Support Employers) grant program for COVID-19 impacted businesses in Fairfax County. An informational webinar on Fairfax RISE…
Events
1 Million Cups – Fairfax County
Date: July 8
Time: 9:00am to 10:00am
Join us Virtually! We want to continue to help business owners grow their business and provide the opportunity each week to give feedback to them on their business challenge. It is like a community mastermind!…
Annual State of Economic Growth
Date: July 9
Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Please join the Northern Virginia Chamber and Cox on July 9 as we present our Annual State of Economic Growth!
2020 Diversity and Inclusion Career Event – Virtual
Date: July 14
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Tired of sending your resume over the web and not receiving any responses back?By attending our virtual interview session event, you will be able to live chat or have a face to face video conference directly with hiring managers, get instant feedback on your resume, and GET HIRED ON THE SPOT!
1 Million Cups – Fairfax County
Date: July 15
Time: 9:00am to 10:00am
Join us Virtually! We want to continue to help business owners grow their business and provide the opportunity each week to give feedback to them on their business challenge. It is like a community mastermind!…
Mid Year Forecast
Date: July 21
Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Our world has changed since NAIOP Northern Virginia's last forecast earlier this year. What looked like a year of great promise has turned upside down. How is the commercial real estate industry managing, and how does our region compare to other metropolitan areas across the country? Please join us for an update by Revathi Greenwood, Americas Head of Research at Cushman & Wakefield, followed by a panel discussion with experts in leasing, architecture, construction and finance.
1 Million Cups – Fairfax County
Date: July 22
Time: 9:00am to 10:00am
Join us Virtually! We want to continue to help business owners grow their business and provide the opportunity each week to give feedback to them on their business challenge. It is like a community mastermind!…
Herndon Biergarten (@HerndonBG_), a traditional German beer garden, will open next year in the @TownOfHerndon at 771 Center Street. 🍻 https://hubs.ly/H0s5P5_0
With the uncertainties of the job market, I understand how stressful it is to be unemployed right now. I’m heartened by the work of the @FairfaxEDA to organize virtual job fairs and provide hope for our residents. The first will be on July 14. Learn more: https://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/media-center/15-hiring-companies-headline-fairfax-county-eda-july-14-virtual-career-fair-for-tech-professionals/
Thanks for facilitating @FairfaxEDA
and @VET_Fairfax
Tysons firm Portals Global donates PPE to Fairfax County | Fairfax County EDA
@PortalsLLC
@PortalsGlobal
https://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/media-center/portals-global-donates-15000-masks-to-fairfax-county/
Apps and technologies developed by Fairfax County companies: @1RivetOfficial, @AEECiLab, @Appian, @realArchinc, GermSweep, @GoCanvas, @KastleSystems, @ParsonsCorp, @mySenseware – to help businesses bring employees back to work on-site safely + securely. https://hubs.ly/H0s5P5Q0
Northern Virginia's unemployment rate declined in May to 8.6%, down from 10% in April. 📉
The region's workforce grew by about 26,000. 📈https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/northern-virginia-unemployment-rate-drops-to-8-6-in-may/article_45214df6-bbda-11ea-83fb-bfeb577a3096.html