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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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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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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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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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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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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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
January 21, 2021
Air and space innovation is focus of webinar series starting Jan. 27
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is presenting a three-part international webinar series, for two hours each day on January 27, February 3 and February 10, focused on the latest innovative technologies in aviation…
January 19, 2021
Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for Jan. 19, 2021
Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are among 27 companies in Northern Virginia seeking to hire for thousands of open positions in the IT, cyber and cloud industries during a January 28 virtual…
January 14, 2021
Innovation focus of Leidos driving projected jobs expansion: Q&A with CFO Jim Reagan
Headquartered in Reston, Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil and healthcare markets. The company’s 38,000 employees worldwide support…
January 13, 2021
Innovation in Fairfax County: Leidos
https://youtu.be/czUmI4TIqWQ Headquartered in Reston, Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil and healthcare markets. The company’s 38,000 employees…
January 13, 2021
Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise among 27 companies hiring at January 28 Cyber & Cloud Virtual Career Fair
Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are among 27 companies in Northern Virginia seeking to hire for thousands of open positions in the IT, cyber and cloud industries during a virtual career fair…
January 12, 2021
Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for Jan. 12, 2021
Another PPP round: The U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), its forgivable loan program for new borrowers, and second rounds for certain existing borrowers. Initially, community financial institutions – including banks…
January 7, 2021
Innovation in air and space technology is focus of Fairfax County EDA webinar series on Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is presenting a three-part international webinar series, for two hours each day on January 27, February 3 and February 10, focused on the latest innovative technologies in aviation…
January 7, 2021
Amazon creates $2b housing fund for HQ regions including NOVA
Amazon yesterday announced the creation of its Amazon Housing Equity Fund, a more than $2 billion commitment to preserve and create more than 20,000 affordable housing units in its three headquarters areas: Northern Virginia, Washington…
January 5, 2021
Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for Jan. 5, 2021
Swim with a shark: Aspiring entrepreneurs can get start-up tips from a Shark Tank winner during the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s next Entrepreneurship 101 virtual workshop at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12. It will…
December 31, 2020
Fairfax County projects win 9 NAIOP Northern Virginia Awards
Fairfax County commercial real estate construction projects won 9 NAIOP Northern Virginia awards, including for three buildings and four interiors. Two real estate transactions were also honored with awards. With the theme of “Focus on…
Events
SBIR Intro for MEC Fairfax
Date: January 25
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awards over $3.5B annually to small businesses in the US who are developing new, high risk technology that has commercialization potential. Eleven federal agencies make over 5000 awards annually to help meet their missions and solve critical technology hurdles. Learn more about SBIR programs, how to write compelling SBIR proposals, and funding opportunities for small tech companies in Virginia. The guest speaker will be Robert Brooke, Director, Federal Funding Programs, Center for Innovative Technology.
Metro Monday: (Learn How) COVID-19’s Dire Impact on Metro Finances Imperils Silver Line Openings
Date: January 25
Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Join the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce for Metro Mondays!
How to Access Traditional Finance by Learning About the 5 C’s of Credit: Character, Capacity, Condition, Capital and Collateral
Date: January 26
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Join the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in Partnership with the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking & the Small Business Administration, for a 3 Part Small Business Finance Information Series.
Ask the CPA-PPP Next Steps and Updates
Date: January 26
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This webinar will discuss where we are now. CPA Bob LeMay of LeMay and Company will work to answer your questions!
1 Million Cups Webinar
Date: January 27
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!…
Air Innovation: Flying Cars, Drones & Unmanned Air Systems
Date: January 27
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Join us for an exciting three-part series on innovative technologies in air and space! The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority kicks off 2021 with a conference on one of its strongest clusters: the aerospace industry.
MicroStrategy, a massive tech player in Northern Virginia, has been making back-to-back bets on Bitcoin. And as the company's stock value continues to soar, those moves have made CEO Michael Saylor the D.C. area's newest billionaire. https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2021/01/22/bitcoin-microstrategy-michael-saylor-billionaire.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMTWT_WA&csrc=6398&taid=600b3f32c8ffe70001f64dac&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Explosive💣: @RENTCafecom names #Tysons top booming Virginia suburb. https://hubs.ly/H0Fh1yc0
.@Walmart partners with #Tysons-based @homevaletco, the maker of a temperature-controlled smart box that’s placed outside the home. Customers’ groceries can be delivered, contact-free, to the secure box at any time — even if the customer isn’t at home. https://hubs.ly/H0FbzBR0
Looking for a great work-life balance? In a nationally ranking survey, @Money Magazine, ranked #Reston as the number one location to work from home.
Hunter Mill District Supervisor @WalterAlcornFFX discusses.
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