New Northern Virginia Science Center Moves Forward with Public, Private Funding
When the Virginia General Assembly approved its fiscal year 2020 budget last month, it included $2.3 million for a STEM-focused interactive science center extension of the Science Museum of Virginia — a pivotal milestone for the project since plans were developed in 2017. The center is developed in partnership with the Children’s Science Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
1901 Group’s $4M Investment to Expand Will Bring 100s of New Jobs
1901 Group has announced it will invest $4 million to expand its enterprise IT Operations Center headquartered in Montgomery County, Virginia, and its corporate offices in Fairfax County. The company will receive funding for the project from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, which will support the addition of 580 new jobs in Montgomery County and
Dedication and Drive: Fairfax County’s Veteran-Owned Businesses
Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., is president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. Home to more than 82,000 military veterans, Fairfax County is the perfect place to embark on a post-military career, start a business and raise a family. In the past few years, Fairfax County businesses have dominated the Washington Business Journal
SAVE THE DATE: Patty Reed for Fairfax School Board Event with Guest Speaker Tom Davis, Sept. 21
On Monday, September 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. there will be an event held at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, 7900 Westpark Drive in Tysons, VA to support Patty Reed and Fairfax County Education. Tom Davis, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives will be speaking at this event. Find attendee
Washington Technology Reveals 2013 List of 100 Largest Gov’t IT Contractors; Fairfax County Firms Top List
Washington Technology magazine has published its 2013 list of the 100 largest companies serving the government technology market. The list includes 29 firms that are based in Fairfax County or have U.S. headquarters here. Another 46 companies on the list are based elsewhere but have operations in the county. Virginia and California both serve as
Amazon Web Services to Expand, Add 500 New Jobs in Fairfax County
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) will expand in Fairfax County and add 500 new jobs to the county economy. The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) worked with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to secure the project for Virginia. McDonnell also approved a $500,000 grant from the Governor’s Opportunity
2012 Greater Washington GovCon Awards Finalists Announced, Winners Chosen Nov. 1
Finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards have been announced, including Attain CEO Greg Baroni, for Executive of the Year ($75 million division). Winners will be chosen at the annual gala at Marriott Wardman Park hotel in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 1. For ten years, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Professional Services
Char-a-oke Benefit Raises $30,000 for Fairfax County Public Schools
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and Fairfax County Public Schools raised their voices at the annual Char-a-oke sing-off to benefit the Education Foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools. Over 250 northern Virginia business, government and education leaders got in costume and spirit at the Barns of Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va., earning $30,000 for
SAVE THE DATE: Fairfax Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 Host Annual Political Debate Sept. 20
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 will host a debate on Sept. 20 with Virginia’s Republican and Democratic politicians competing for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Democrat Tim Kaine and GOP candidate George Allen will discuss the economy and other issues facing northern Virginia at the Capital One Conference Center in McLean.
FCEDA Businesses Adds 1,146 Jobs In Fairfax County
During the third quarter of 2011, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) provided services and resources to 41 businesses that are adding 1,146 jobs in Fairfax County. Most of these businesses are in the IT and professional services sectors, and five are foreign-owned firms using a Fairfax County location to expand in North America.
LeapFrog Solutions Leads Fairfax County Flu Shot Campaign
LeapFrog Solutions developed a new campaign that will be used by the Fairfax County Health Department to inform residents about receiving an annual flu shot. The campaign focuses on “community immunity” and includes video, posters, public service announcements, and advertising. LeapFrog Solutions CEO Lisa Martin said, “We are pleased to partner with the Fairfax County
50% Staff Increase at CR Software
From the beginning of 2010 through midway 2011 CR Software announced that its Virginia and New York staff has increased by 50%. CR Software is the world’s leading collections and account receivables management (ARM) software supplier. “In less than two years, we’ve increased staff significantly, and this trend continues to grow,” said CR Software CEO
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Hosts “Char-a-oke”
This August 30, several elected leaders and other officials will join together to sing karaoke at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce’s Char-a-oke: A Charity Karaoke Sing-Off for Our Schools event. Starting at 6 p.m. at the Westwood Country Club, hundreds of members of the Northern Virginia business community, elected officials and other notables will
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