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
January 24, 2020
FCEDA staff member contributes to industry-federal government collaboration on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Playbook
Artificial Intelligence Playbook released at ACT-IAC industry-government event on January 22, 2020 January 24, 2020 - Tysons, VA. – As part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group for the Fairfax County-based American Council for…
January 23, 2020
Software firm Macedon Technologies to invest $1.65 million to expand Fairfax County headquarters, create 147 new jobs
Fairfax County, Virginia, January 23, 2020 – Gov. Ralph Northam today announced that Macedon Technologies, a trusted Appian partner providing Appian-based solutions and services, will invest $1.65 million to expand its corporate headquarters in the…
January 23, 2020
New demographics report reveals Fairfax County is growing older, richer and more diverse
[caption id="attachment_7377" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo courtesy: Mosaic District[/caption] As we enter a new decade, how has Fairfax County changed? The county’s most recent demographic report offers an answer: we’re older, richer and more ethnically diverse.…
January 22, 2020
13 Fairfax County-based companies make Forbes ranking of ‘America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2020’
January 22, 2020 – Fairfax County, Virginia – Thirteen Fairfax County companies rank among the top 500 on Forbes magazine’s third annual America's Best Employers for Diversity list for 2020. The list recognizes 500 companies…
January 21, 2020
Fairfax County E-Bird for January 21, 2020
Partnership opportunities: On February 3 the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and the Virginia Israel Advisory Board will present “Israel-Virginia Technology Innovation and Collaboration,” a conference that will focus on trends in the U.S. and…
January 16, 2020
FCEDA, Virginia Israel Advisory Board to host Israeli defense manufacturing delegation for Feb. 3 conference
Fairfax County, Virginia, January 16, 2020 – The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) and the Virginia Israel Advisory Board (VIAB) will co-host an Israeli defense manufacturing delegation on February 3, 2020. The conference, Israel-Virginia…
January 15, 2020
FCEDA’s popular (and free) “Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business” workshops return for 2020
Fairfax County, Virginia -- The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s (FCEDA) popular “Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County” seminars are back for 2020. The first session of the year was held January 10.…
January 14, 2020
Fairfax County E-Bird for January 14, 2020
Now hear this: On February 3 the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and the Virginia Israel Advisory Board will present “Israel-Virginia Technology Innovation and Collaboration,” a conference that will focus on trends in the U.S.…
January 13, 2020
LifeFuels focuses on smart health and hydration for everyone
Jonathon Perrelli is founder and CEO of LifeFuels, where he is “building a dream team to convert the smart-nutrition bottle into a market-changing reality for consumers.” The team at Reston-based LifeFuels developed a three-part hydration…
January 9, 2020
Victor Hoskins: FCEDA priorities for 2020
Victor Hoskins became president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development in August. Five months into his tenure and with a new year starting, E-Bird Extra sat down with Hoskins to give him a…
Events
Vet Becoming 8(a) Certified
Date: January 28
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
This training will help prepare interested businesses for application to the 8(a) program. Follow-up counseling will be available by appointment at no charge.
AI in Marketing
Date: January 29
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm
Come hear Barg Upender, a successful serial entrepreneur, share with us an overview of AI in marketing. Learn how AI can improve your marketing efforts - either as an individual contributor to a large multi-national corporation or as an educator or a government agency representative.
28th Annual Regional Economic Outlook 2020
Date: January 30
Time: 7:30am to 10:00am
This program will bring together leaders to discuss the state of the regional economy, key economic indicators, and predict what might be in store for the region’s economy in 2020.
SME Exporters: Essentials to Export Compliance
Date: January 30
Time: 8:30am to 1:30pm
In this morning long program, GMU’s SBDC will provide a program geared to the SME technology market to explain the essentials to export compliance. At the conclusion, the participants will have a greater understanding of the steps necessary to successfully establish export compliance programs in their companies.
Israel – Virginia Technology Innovation and Collaboration
Date: February 3
Time: 8:30am to 3:15pm
This one-day conference, “Israel-Virginia Technology Innovation and Collaboration,” will focus on the latest trends in the U.S. and in Israel in defense, aerospace, homeland security, border and infrastructure protection, and marine and land tactical surveillance. In addition, there will be an opportunity for one-on-one meetings to explore partnerships between Israeli and Virginia companies.
Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County
Date: February 4
Time: 7:30am to 10:30am
Since 2003 the FCEDA has held a free monthly* workshop for individuals interested in starting a business in Fairfax County. Held in partnership with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), U.S.…
A Reston company, founded by one of the original Appian architects, will double its workforce as part of an HQ expansion. @MacedonTech @FairfaxEDA cc:@WTOP
https://wtop.com/business-finance/2020/01/software-developer-macedon-expands-reston-hq-will-double-staff/
.@InovaHealth is considering selling a 5-acre development site next to @TSA's planned Fairfax County headquarters after receiving several unsolicited offers for the property. https://hubs.ly/H0mHBNG0
Excellent news from @USGBC! #FairfaxCounty business, residential and government buildings help contribute to a healthier, more sustainable #environment, in #Virginia and beyond by using #LEED for #greenbuilding. https://twitter.com/USGBC_VA/status/1220178354231554048
This area is home to forested riverine habitat, and the finding “speaks to the quality of green space that DC has to offer,” says Travis Gallo, an urban ecologist at nearby George Mason University, in Fairfax County, Virginia.
@MeLlamoRooster @natgeo
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/01/bobcat-spotted-in-washington-dc/
News from @FairfaxEDA - Software firm Macedon Technologies to invest $1.65 million to expand Reston headquarters, create 147 new jobs. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2O9jvX1