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
SAP NS2 to Add 95 I.T. and Cyber Jobs in Fairfax County
SAP National Security Services, Inc. plans to add 95 new jobs and invest $6 million to expand its IT and cybersecurity operations in Fairfax County, Virginia. The new expansion was subject to competition between Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, and SAP said Virginia’s location and SAP’s existing presence there made it a strong contender. “We are pleased
Business Executives Pool Heads, Resources to Configure Fairfax County Workforce Pipeline
Area business executives pooled heads earlier this month at a Foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools kick-off luncheon aimed at cultivating entrepreneurial talent and leadership in the county’s students. Established in 2010 by former Superintendent Jack Dale under the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, the nonprofit organization sees the school system as the county’s ultimate
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Works with 60 Firms Adding Jobs to County
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) announced today that in its second quarter, it has provided services and resources to 60 businesses that are adding more than 1,400 jobs in Fairfax County. “It is most impressive for so many companies in Fairfax County to be hiring at this time,” said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and
Foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools Welcomes Gerald Gordon as Chairman
The Foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools today announced it will welcome a new chairman. Gerald Gordon, the current president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (Fairfax County EDA), takes the role previously held by Cardinal Bank Regional President Kevin Reynolds, and will step down this month from his
10 Secrets to Success From Jerry Gordon Of FCEDA: “Always Sweat The Small Stuff”
New Series: Simple Secrets to Success From Execs Who Know WashingtonExec reached out to area executives to gain insight and share local “secrets to success” stories. Today’s advice comes from Jerry Gordon, CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). Considering Gordon quotes comedian George Carlin, today’s advice is bound to be on point.
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