Events
Fairfax NOVA Business & Industry Events
Business Collaboration and Relationships That Drive Growth
Eager to tap into the Fairfax NOVA community and grow your business to levels you’ve only imagined? From Entrepreneurship 101 to demo events showcasing emergent technologies, FCEDA and community partners host and sponsor events that are magnets for companies seeking to build momentum and find inspiration.
Featured News
From Startup to Global Leader: Why James Quigley Built His Company in Fairfax NOVA
For James Quigley, Fairfax NOVA isn’t just a place to start a business, it’s a place to build, scale, and make a global impact. In 2008, Quigley co-founded GoCanvas at his Reston dining room table. What began as a bold idea, grew into a global leader in field worker collaboration software, serving more than 300,000 users […]
Virginia Climbs to #3 in CNBC’s Top States for Business
Virginia climbed to the No. 3 spot overall in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings, reinforcing the Commonwealth’s position as one of the nation’s premier destinations for business investment and long-term growth. The annual rankings recognize states that excel in the factors companies value most, including infrastructure, workforce, business competitiveness and quality of life. Virginia’s […]
Fairfax Companies Help Virginia Earn Golden Shovel Award; 17 Employers Honored for Commuter Excellence
Area Development Recognizes Two Fairfax NOVA Companies for Gold Shovel Award From life sciences to national security, Virginia’s diverse economy is cultivating a winning formula for economic growth and earning national recognition. The Commonwealth has been named a 2026 Gold Shovel Award recipient by Area Development, recognizing the nation’s top-performing states for attracting transformative investment, creating […]