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2020-06-16

Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for June 16, 2020

Black lives matter: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors issued a joint statement at its June 9 meeting affirming that “Black lives matter” and committing to “striving for true equity.” […]

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2020-06-11

Resilient economy holds unemployment rate in check; Northern Virginia to enter Phase 2

Long known for its resiliency in the face of national economic downturns, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. region have weathered the COVID-19 crisis better than many other large metropolitan […]

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2020-06-09

Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for June 9, 2020

Time to RISE and shine: Applications are open through June 15 for the Fairfax RISE (Relief Initiative to Support Employers) grant program for COVID-19 impacted businesses in Fairfax County. An […]

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2020-06-04

Northern Virginia companies fighting COVID-19 top $900m in contracts

For decades, companies in Fairfax County and Northern Virginia have provided goods and services to federal agencies. Proximity to the world’s biggest consumer of just about anything has been one […]

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2020-06-02

Fairfax County E-Bird newsletter for June 2, 2020

Please take our survey: Did your business apply for a federal or local grant or loan program because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you planning to return employees to work […]

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2020-05-28

Microsoft expansion burnishes diverse tech ecosystem in Northern Virginia; businesses going to Phase 1 of recovery

When Gov. Ralph Northam revealed yesterday that Microsoft Corp. will invest $64 million and create 1,500 jobs as it establishes a new software development and R&D regional hub in Reston, […]

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2020-05-26

Fairfax County E-Bird for May 26, 2020

Yes, businesses are being created now! Register to attend the next Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County workshop on June 2. This online session will provide an overview […]

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2020-05-21

County fetes public works employees with 1,400 meals from from local vendors; Fairfax County EDA to present May 28 virtual career fair for college grads

Fairfax County officials and 18 local food vendors came together yesterday to serve 1,400 meals to public workers across 19 sites throughout the county in appreciation of their service as […]

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2020-05-19

Fairfax County E-Bird for May 19, 2020

Stay sharp: Join us for two online events this week: “Back to Business: Resilience, Recovery and Moving Forward,” a May 20 online conference presented by the Fairfax County Economic Development […]

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2020-05-13

Fairfax County creates $25m grant program for small businesses, nonprofits

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to create the $25 million Fairfax Relief Initiative to Support Employers (Fairfax RISE) grant program to assist small businesses and nonprofits affected […]