The power of success
Fortune 500s thrive here. So do Inc. 5000 firms, startups, minority-owned and international businesses thanks to our technology expertise, workforce and strong markets. Join us.
10 FORTUNE
500 COMPANIES
The power of knowledge
We're one of the most highly educated places in the U.S. And our renowned public schools and universities are an important factor for companies and people locating here.
More than
26,000 PhDs
The power of technology
Our companies are reinventing the worlds of IT, software, aerospace and defense, and creating breakthroughs in cyber, data analytics, AI and personalized medicine.
8,900
TECH COMPANIES
The power of connection
This community hums with the Metro, international airports and a great highway network. We’re minutes from D.C., creating opportunities for business and life experiences.
3 Airports
Serving the D.C. area
The power of place
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.
The power of diversity
We're a strong community because of the diversity of people here. We’re a melting pot of the best and brightest, with people of all backgrounds coming together from around the world.
41%
of our businesses are minority-owned
News
October 17, 2019
Securing Today, Creating Tomorrow: Fairfax County’s cybersecurity ecosystem widens, earns plaudits
Fairfax County and Northern Virginia have one of the world’s strongest cybersecurity ecosystems. That leadership shines through innovative companies working on every aspect of cybersecurity, educational institutions and trade associations developing the next generation of…
October 16, 2019
Fairfax County EDA CEO on retirement of Northern Virginia Technology Council leader: Kilberg raised NOVA profile as leading tech region
Fairfax County, Virginia, October 16, 2019 – The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), a longtime ally of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), today announced that its president and CEO of 22 years, Bobbie…
October 15, 2019
Fairfax County E-Bird for October 15, 2019
Part of the equation: Walkable, transit-oriented developments are reshaping the areas around Fairfax County’s Metro stations, but the market also exists for mixed-use destinations in county hubs not adjacent to Metrorail, said panelists at Bisnow’s…
October 10, 2019
The ride of the future, happening today in Fairfax County
The Monday morning event in Reston, celebrating the start of a new development called Halley Rise, had the usual touches. White tent to keep everyone dry — check. Shovels to “break ground” on the project…
October 8, 2019
Fairfax County E-Bird for October 8, 2019
Playing tourist: The Mount Vernon Gazette reports that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a $100,000 budget item to fund a tourism initiative in the South County area. The funding will advance a tourism…
October 3, 2019
County approves Inova’s vision for a world-class research and innovation campus
Inova’s vision to expand its Center for Personalized Health to create a destination for health innovation and discovery won approval from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on September 24. The board approved updates to…
October 1, 2019
Fairfax County E-Bird for October 1, 2019
Hungry sharks: Tysons-based startup TaDah Foods pitched its frozen natural food business model Sunday on the season opener of the ABC TV show "Shark Tank." Sara Gilgore of the Washington Business Journal has the full…
September 26, 2019
Fairfax County leads the way in embracing innovative methods for transportation
Fairfax County residents are accustomed to embracing technological change. Whether in work, school or play, new innovations are readily embraced and ideas enthusiastically implemented. With that in mind, this week's E-bird Extra highlights two advancements…
September 24, 2019
Fairfax County E-Bird for September 24, 2019
Hot off the presses: The third quarter 2019 edition of the Fairfax Leader is now available for download. Read about the new regional NOVA EDA alliance; learn about recent notable company expansions and jobs announcements;…
September 17, 2019
Beanstalk — a different kind of farm in Fairfax County
It doesn’t much look like a farm, at least in the traditional sense. But that’s kind of the point. Beanstalk, wedged into a 3,000-square-foot industrial space near Interstate 95 and the Fairfax County Parkway in…
Events
2019 Construction Expo and Career Fair
Date: October 19
Time: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Job Fair attendees will have the chance to meet with approximately 20 industry-related recruiters to explore career opportunities. Simultaneously, these companies will be able to speak to some of the best and brightest talents from our area. This is also a great opportunity to meet, network and win business like nowhere else.
Decision 2019 – Candidate Forum
Date: October 19
Time: 2:30pm to 5:00pm
This event will be an opportunity to learn from the House of Delegates, State Senate and County Boards candidates across Northern Virginia on how they vision to build the economy and improve opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
Quickbooks I for PC’s and Accounting Fundamentals
Date: October 22
Time: 5:45pm to 9:00pm
In this three day workshop, you will learn how individual transactions can impact your company's financial perspective on a daily basis. At the end of this course, you will be able to maintain and understand the financial operations of your company.
Defense in Depth 5G event: The intersection of IoT, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity
Date: October 23
Time: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Please join The Cyber Social Club, NeoSystems Clearforce, Deltek and Equifax on October 23rd for a networking reception, panel and fireside chat like no other!
NVTC Analytics Solvathon
Date: October 24
Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Join the Advanced Analytics & Digital Transformation Committee for their half competition, half conference event that focuses on using analytics to solve the customers greatest aspirations or challenges.
Fairfax County Strategic Plan Business Engagement Session
Date: October 24
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am
Community Business Partnership is partnering with Fairfax County to invite you to a special engagement session dedicated to the business community to further the conversation on Fairfax County's countywide strategic plan.
Fairfax County and Northern Virginia have one of the world’s strongest cybersecurity ecosystems. https://t.co/72k9ax4LKU
#NationalCybersecurityAwarenessMonth
#Reston-based @SyncDog, a mobile security provider, is partnering with encryption messaging company @KoolSpan to provide consumers with secure communications on their personal devices. https://t.co/Zn0DAraE8L
.@GeorgeMasonU got a high bond rating from @MoodysInvSvc. But what really caught our eye was this nugget: The university is responsible for 64 percent of the net public university enrollment growth in Virginia in the last eight years. https://t.co/ssxRDpSTZz