VW chooses Fairfax County — again!
Volkswagen Group of America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe, has chosen to retain its headquarters in Fairfax County.
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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.
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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 such as the CIA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
February 26, 2021
Thompson Hospitality founder and CEO to appear as guest speaker at Fairfax County EDA’s Entrepreneurship workshop
Fairfax County, Va.-- Aspiring entrepreneurs can get start-up advice from Warren Thompson, founder, president and CEO of Reston-headquartered Thompson Hospitality during the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s next Entrepreneurship 101 virtual workshop on Tuesday, March 2. Thompson Hospitality is the…
February 25, 2021
Tysons-based HomeValet aims to change the future of shopping deliveries
An innovative product created by a Tysons-based company may change the way people get their groceries and other items delivered to homes. Father and son team John…
February 23, 2021
Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for Feb. 23, 2021: Warren Thompson, Northrop Grumman, ScienceLogic, Smart City Challenge
Aspiring entrepreneurs can get start-up advice from Warren Thompson, founder, president and CEO of Reston-headquartered Thompson Hospitality during the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s next Entrepreneurship 101 virtual workshop on Tuesday, March 2. Thompson Hospitality…
February 18, 2021
FCEDA presents market assessment study of Richmond Highway corridor
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) presented a market assessment study of the Richmond Highway corridor to the county’s Economic Advisory Commission on Tuesday, February 16.…
February 16, 2021
Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for Feb. 16, 2021
Another first in Virginia: Reston-based Comstock Holdings will bring a JW Marriott hotel to Reston Station as it seeks to forge ahead with the next phase…
February 15, 2021
Finding and upskilling talent in NOVA is focus of Feb. 16 FCEDA webinar
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) presents “Filling the Gap: Finding and Upskilling Talent Across Northern Virginia,” a webinar focusing on new and innovative ways for businesses, government agencies and non-profits to attract and train…
February 11, 2021
Spotlighting Fairfax County’s Black-owned companies
Fairfax County has long prided itself on being a welcoming, inclusive community, and this is reflected in the diverse business community that makes the county the economic engine of the Washington, D.C., area. During Black…
February 9, 2021
Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for Feb. 9, 2021
Air & Space Innovation webinar series wraps Feb. 10 Join us tomorrow, February 10, for the third and final session of a three-part international webinar series that highlights the latest innovative technologies in aviation and…
February 4, 2021
PPP Round 2 is focus of Feb. 9 webinar; Air & Space Innovation Series wraps Feb. 10
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) will present a webinar, “Second Draw PPP and Resources for Business,” this Tuesday, February 9, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Join us to hear the latest…
February 3, 2021
PPP Round 2 and NOVA business resources get spotlight in Feb. 9 FCEDA webinar
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) will present a webinar, “Second Draw PPP and Resources for Business,” Tuesday, February 9, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Join us to hear the latest information…
Events
A Taste of Black History
Date: February 27
Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Food – it has played a central role in the Black culture, community – and it has been a key part of our business success. What better time than Black History Month to celebrate and learn about our heritage, and about today’s food industry challenges and successes than by joining together to support the local Black-owned food business community and enjoy an amazing live event?
METRO MONDAYS: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SILVER LINE STATIONS TO THE ECONOMY OF THE REGION & COMMONWEALTH
Date: March 1
Time: 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Join the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce for their Metro Mondays Series where they will be discussing the importance of the silver line stations to the economy of the region and the commonwealth.
Entrepreneurship 101: Starting A Business in Fairfax County
Date: March 2
Time: 10:00am to 11:15am
Aspiring Entrepreneur? Small Business Start-Up?Join our panel of small business experts for an interactive webinar on how to start your business. We will provide you with informative step-by-step information sessions that will cover registering your…
1 Million Cups Webinar
Date: March 3
Time: 8:30am to 10:30am
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!…
Fed Gov Con – 2021 – DFAR
Date: March 3
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
We will uncover each Part of The DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISTION REGULATIONS (DFARS). Recordings can be found on our website and YouTube channel with 400+ other federal government contracting webinars. Questions? Contact hello@JenniferSchaus.com or 202-365-0598
The SolarWinds Hack and Its Hidden Impacts on Small & Medium Size Enterprises
Date: March 3
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
If your company use IT infrastructure or services from any of the major brands and you have not checked and verified the operating environment, then the fact is that your organization may have been attacked and you are completely unaware of it. The volume of the hackers eavesdropping on so many targets means that they may not have had enough time to take advantage of their access. This type of attack can be used to map how organizations work and discern their structural vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can be potentially be exploited at a later date. Supply Chain Systems have been the main targets where small and medium size businesses play a major role. If you are, then you may have been chosen to be a future target. The time to act is now! Threat Hunting is the way forward.
#Tysons pop-up dining concept @shipgarten is looking to activate presently unused land near McLean Metro Station for redevelopment. https://hubs.ly/H0H4LdD0
#Reston-based @ScienceLogic, which provides AI-driven monitoring solutions for hybrid cloud management, raised $105 million in growth financing. https://hubs.ly/H0Hjxz80
Check out the @FairfaxEDA #AirSpaceInnovation panel that SCOUT CEO @Eric_Ingram participated in alongside other amazing #space companies earlier this month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CswHNhi1gOM&feature=youtu.be
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“Save a job, save a household.
Save a household, save a community.”
- Victor Hoskins @FairfaxEDA in acceptance speech for @DullesChamber #StarsOverDulles COVID hero award