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113 Fairfax County-based firms – and 199 in Northern Virginia region – make 2020 Inc. 5000 list
Fairfax County and Northern Virginia companies dominate the annual Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing privately-owned companies. This year, Fairfax County is home to 113 firms, while the Northern […]
Virginia sees Q2 tech job growth amid COVID-19, fueled by Fairfax County; state shines in business climate rankings
Dice, a leading tech-career hub connecting employers with skilled technology professionals, issued its Q2 Tech Job Report revealing that job postings in Virginia during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rose 11 […]
FCEDA partners with nonprofit organizations providing free legal help to small businesses during pandemic
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is partnering with the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center and Start Small Think Big on the COVID-19 Pro Bono Collaborative, an initiative […]
Tysons firm Portals Global donates 15,000 masks to Fairfax County
Fairfax County received a donation of 15,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks from Portals Global, a Tysons-based consulting firm. Portals Global’s CEO Omo Igiehon said he chose Fairfax County as the donation […]
Legally speaking: Global law firm King & Spalding chooses Fairfax County location for 22nd office
Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, announced today that King & Spalding, a law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers working in 21 offices […]
Fairfax County clicks with Microsoft: company to create 1,500 new jobs, invest $64 million to establish software development and regional R&D hub
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in software, services, devices, and solutions, will invest $64 million to establish a new software development and R&D […]
Fairfax County celebrates public works employees with 1,400 meals from local businesses
Fairfax County, Virginia, May 21, 2020 – On Wednesday, May 20, Fairfax County officials and 18 local food vendors came together to serve 1,400 meals to public workers across 19 […]
Fairfax County EDA to present May 28 virtual career fair to connect college grads with Northern Virginia companies hiring amid pandemic
Fairfax County, Virginia, May 20, 2020 – As a response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is actively connecting jobseekers with hiring companies in Northern […]
Fairfax County is home to 11 Fortune 500 headquarters for first time; SAIC is newest local entry onto renowned list
For the first time, 11 Fairfax County-based companies in a broad range of industries hold spots on the Fortune 500 list of the largest publicly traded companies in the United […]
FCEDA to present May 20 ‘Back to Business’ online conference on pandemic recovery strategies
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is presenting an online conference, “Back to Business: Resilience, Recovery and Moving Forward,” on Wednesday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. […]
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