This is the official page for the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority The Fairfax City EDA fosters economic development to promote strong commercial revenue, sustainable jobs, and resources for residents by attracting, expanding, retaining, and supporting small business professionals, retailers, and hospitality.
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The EDA is an organization that promotes a vibrant, growing business environment for city residents. In addition, this supportive environment will assist businesses to start and grow in the city, which creates a strong and sustainable community. A core component of the EDA’s responsibilities involves attracting quality businesses to the City by making it easier to relocate and establish businesses within the city. The EDA is comprised of seven commissioners, independently appointed by the City Council for four year terms. Though a separate unit of government, the EDA works closely with Fairfax City Hall through the Director of Economic Development. The EDA believes in: -empowering local businesses -creating sustainable business growth -promoting community involvement through economic development -promoting honesty and integrity in the community -fostering close ties between people, business and government -the EDA supports new, existing, and prospective Fairfax City small business owners in professional services and retail.
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CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to Anne M. for being 1 of 5 winners in the Fairfax City 2nd Annual Elf Hunt!
Doug will be receiving a $100 gift card to Ornery Beer Company!
Thank you to everyone who participated, and we hope to see you again at next year’s Elf Hunt!
City of Fairfax Government
The FCR+ Program is now CLOSED as of Sunday, December 20, 2020! 📣 We sincerely thank you for supporting our Fairfax City business community!
City of Fairfax Government
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to Doug S. for being 1 of 5 winners in the Fairfax City 2nd Annual Elf Hunt!
Doug will be receiving a $100 gift card to Weber’s Pet Supermarket!
Thank you to everyone who participated, and we hope to see you again at next year’s Elf Hunt!
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Support Fairfax City Businesses and purchase a ReConnected Gift Card! Gift Cards are purchased at 50% off!
Check out the full list of participating businesses by visiting:
fairfaxcityconnected.com/plus
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CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to Dawn M. for being 1 of 5 winners in the Fairfax City 2nd Annual Elf Hunt!
Dawn will be receiving a $100 gift card to Bed Bath & Beyond !
Thank you to everyone who participated, and we hope to see you again at next year's Elf Hunt!
City of Fairfax Government
🚨Have you purchased a ReConnected+ Gift Card!? 📢
The program ENDS this Sunday, Decemeber 20th! By a gift card at 50% off from a participating Fairfax City business!
Check out the full list of participating Fairfax City Businesses by clicking the link below👇
fairfaxcityconnected.com/plus
The Fairfax City ReConnected+ program provides city businesses with immediate revenue and allows patrons to purchase gift cards at 50% off while supporting local businesses.
City of Fairfax Government
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to Kimberly L. for being 1 of 5 winners in the Fairfax City 2nd Annual Elf Hunt!
Kimberly will be receiving a $100 gift card to Moby Dick House of Kabob!
Thank you to everyone who participated, and we hope to see you again at next year's Elf Hunt!
City of Fairfax Government
Looking for something to do this holiday season? Check out Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies for their Winter and Christmas Cookie Kits! They will be hosting a FREE virtual cookie decorating class on Dec. 21st at 6 PM!
Click the link below👇
northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-features/2020/12/16/6-local-bakeries-offering-diy-cookie-decorating-kits/
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CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to Kristen R. for being 1 of 5 winners in the Fairfax City 2nd Annual Elf Hunt!
Kristen will be receiving a $100 gift card to Crazy Crab!
Thank you to everyone who participated, and we hope to see you again at next year's Elf Hunt!
City of Fairfax Government
Support your local Fairfax City Businesses while you shop this holiday! Check out our Shop Local, Shop in Place website to explore businesses in Fairfax City.
Visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/shoplocal
City of Fairfax Government
The application period is closed as of December 11th, 2020.
Thank you to all everyone who applied for our grant. If you have any questions pertaining to our grants, please email us at [email protected]
City of Fairfax Government
We are so EXCITED to say that the winners for our 2nd Annual Elf Hunt have been chosen! Winners will be announced throughout the week. 🎊
We are incredibly thankful that our 2020 Elf Hunt was such a success and a positive experience for many to enjoy this year. Thank you to everyone who participated, and we hope to see you again at next year's Elf Hunt!
City of Fairfax Government
#ShopLocal this holiday season and support Fairfax City Businesses! 🙌 On our website you can filter by category to find just what you're looking for!
Visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/shoplocal
City of Fairfax Government
FCR+ Gift Cards are still AVAILABLE! Purchase a gift card from participating businesses at HALF THE COST and receive the full face value, while supplies last! 🎁
For an updated list of participating businesses visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/plus
City of Fairfax Government
Today's the LAST DAY to participate in Fairfax City's 2nd Annual Elf Hunt 📢 Be sure to turn in your Elf Hunt card once you've found 10 elves for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a Fairfax City Business of your choice!
For more information on Fairfax City's Elf Hunt, visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/sbs2020
City of Fairfax Government
#WearAMask and take our Fairfax City ReConnected Pledge 🙌 Help all patrons know that your business is doing its part to help #StopTheSpread and keep your businesses and visitors safe.
Join other #FairfaxCity businesses and take the pledge today by going to: fairfaxcityconnected.com/pledge
City of Fairfax Government
Fairfax City's 2nd Annual Elf Hunt ends THIS SUNDAY! 📢Participate to support Fairfax City small businesses and turn in a valid Elf Hunt card for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a Fairfax City Business of your choice.
For more information, visit the link below 👇
fairfaxcityconnected.com/sbs2020
City of Fairfax Government
Fairfax City ReConnected Grant Series 2 is still OPEN for applications! 📢 Fairfax City Small Businesses AND Non-profits are encouraged to apply. Grants are LIMITED so apply today!
For more information on Series 2, visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/series2
City of Fairfax Government
Fairfax City will be providing participating businesses with ADDITIONAL funding to continue the FCR+ Program. Purchase a discounted gift card directly from participating Fairfax City businesses at HALF THE COST and receive the full face value, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
For an updated list of participating businesses, visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/plus
City of Fairfax Government
🚨 ATTENTION! 🚨 We would like to remind businesses and residents to follow the proper guidance given by Governor Northam per Virginia's Executive Order #72, effective Monday, December 14, 2020. 👇
- Individuals are to stay at home between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- Individuals aged five and over are required to wear face mask coverings indoors and outdoors while social distancing
- Reduction in private and public gatherings limited to 10 individuals
- On-site sale, consumption and possession of alcohol is prohibited after 10:00 p.m.
For more details on COVID-19 regulations in Virginia, visit: governor.virginia.gov
City of Fairfax Government
📢 ATTENTION 🚨
We have a special announcement about our ReConnected + Program TOMORROW morning at 11 AM! 🎉
City of Fairfax Government
#ShopLocal and support Fairfax City Small Businesses during this Holiday season! 🎁 Don't forget to turn in your Elf Hunt card once you've found all 10 elves. Turning in a valid Elf Hunt card will get you one step closer to winning a $100 gift card to a Fairfax City Business of your choice!
Event ends December 13, 2020
For more information, visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/sbs2020
City of Fairfax Government
APPLY TODAY for the Winter Preparedness Initiative! WPI is a micro-grant program open to Fairfax City restaurants to support outdoor dining operations during the cooler seasons. GRANTS ARE LIMITED!
For more information, visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/winter
City of Fairfax Government
Visit our "Shop Local, Shop in Place" website to browse options in Fairfax City for Dining, Retail and more! Support local and shop small! Check out our other programs to help support the business community.
To navigate to the website, click below 👇
fairfaxcityconnected.com/shoplocal
City of Fairfax Government
APPLY TODAY! The Winter Preparedness Initiative - Micro Grant Program supports Fairfax City restaurants continue outdoor dining operations during the cooler seasons.
Applications are DUE by tomorrow, December 10, 2020 ❄️
For more information, visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/winter
City of Fairfax Government
Support Fairfax City Small Businesses through FCR+! Purchase a discounted gift card directly from a participating business and receive the full face value. 🙌 Program ends December 20, 2020!
For a list of participating businesses, visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/plus
City of Fairfax Government
Watch the most recent webinar of Catalyst for Change from the NoVA EDA: Local Sourcing, Creating Dining- How Field and Main Thrives Through Community Focus.
To view the recorded webinar, click the link below 👇
http://ow.ly/jXVF50CFRVd
City of Fairfax Government
Series 2 applications are still OPEN and LIMITED! If you are a Fairfax City Small Business or Non-Profit, apply today!! Applications are due by December 11, 2020.
For more information about Series 2, visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/series2
City of Fairfax Government
Fairfax City's Small Business Saturday was a success! A huge thank you to city patrons, visitors and businesses for participating on November 28 and supporting Fairfax's small business community!
Read more about SBS from the Connection Newspapers 👇
connectionnewspapers.com/news/2020/dec/04/fairfaxs-welcome-small-business-saturday/
City of Fairfax Government
Shop Local & Shop Small during Fairfax City's 2nd Annual Elf Hunt 🎁
Don't forget to send us your Elf Hunt Card once you find 10 Elves! Turning in a valid Elf Hunt card will get you one step closer to winning a $100 gift card to a Fairfax City Business of your choice!
For more information visit: fairfaxcityconnected.com/sbs2020
City of Fairfax Government
Shop Local & Shop in Place right here in Fairfax City. Check out our current programs that help support small businesses and our Shop Local website to browse local options for Dining, Retail & more!
To view our site: fairfaxcityconnected.com/shoplocal
City of Fairfax Government
Have you purchased a discounted gift card yet? Check our list of participating businesses for FCR+ & purchase a gift card to support Fairfax City small businesses!
Program ends December 20, 2020.
For an updated list of participating businesses visit the link below 👇
fairfaxcityconnected.com/plus
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Congratulations to Mama Chang's for making it into Eater DC's 38 Standout Dining Destinations Around D.C.!
Visit the link below for more information!
dc.eater.com/maps/dc-best-restaurants-38
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Support Fairfax City Businesses by shopping Local this holiday season! Not sure where to start? Check out our website and explore each category!
Visit the link below to start exploring!
fairfaxcityconnected.com/shoplocal
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10455 Armstrong Street
Fairfax, VA
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📢IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🎉 The Fairfax ReConnected Grant deadline has been extended to July 15th, 2020. This Grant will distribute $1M of federal CAREs Act funding as $5,000 and $10,000 grants to Fairfax City small businesses. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. For more information and how to apply for the grant, please click the link below 👇 fairfaxcityconnected.com/grant #FairfaxCityReConnectedGrant #Grant #FairfaxCityReConnected #Recovery #COVID19 #fairfaxcity #cityoffairfax #fairfaxva #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
🎉 This Grant will distribute $1M of federal CAREs Act funding as $5,000 and $10,000 grants to Fairfax City small businesses. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. For more information and how to apply for the grant, please click the link below 👇 fairfaxcityconnected.com/grant #FairfaxCityReConnectedGrant #Grant #FairfaxCityReConnected #Recovery #COVID19 #fairfaxcity #cityoffairfax #fairfaxva #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
📢Fairfax City Business COVID-19 Chat Series 💬 In honor of our businesses, we have started a Chat Series that allows us to meet with businesses one-on-one to discuss how their business has pivoted during the pandemic and to share their best practices with our business community and to provide inspiration during the crisis. We had the pleasure of speaking with Duck Donuts! We hope you enjoy watching our videos as much as we enjoyed making them! Click the link below to watch it on YouTube. youtu.be/Xw0HPvn9Qvk #DuckDonuts #BusinessChatSeries #COVID19 #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCity #CityofFairfax #SupportLocalBusinesses #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
The Fairfax City ReConnected Pledge is a simple form that shows your commitment to implementing public health requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19. Once the pledge is taken, your business will receive a decal to place in your business window to reassure your employees and customers that you have taken proper precautions to ensure their safety. Take the Fairfax City ReConnected Pledge today at fairfaxcityconnected.com/pledge. A HUGE Thank you to Esenyl's Pilates, LLC, Massage Envy - Fairfax City, The Nutrition Corners, & Huntington Learning Center! #FairfaxCityReConnectedPledge #FairfaxCityReConnected #Recovery #COVID19 #fairfaxcity #cityoffairfax #fairfaxva #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
🥡🍔Takeout Tuesday! Try out our interactive map to see if your favorite restaurant is open. Click the link below for our interactive map👇 http://ow.ly/USpL50zE03G #TakeoutTuesday #shoplocal #fairfaxcity #cityoffairfax #fairfaxva #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcitybizunited #fairfaxcityeats #fairfaxva #fairfaxcity #cityoffairfax #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcitytogo
📢Fairfax City Business COVID-19 Chat Series 💬 In honor of our businesses, we have started a Chat Series that allows us to meet with businesses one-on-one to discuss how their business has pivoted during the pandemic and to share their best practices with our business community and to provide inspiration during the crisis. We had the pleasure of speaking with Tiny Dancers! We hope you enjoy watching our videos as much as we enjoyed making them! https://youtu.be/WME82w5OoIE #TinyDancers #BusinessChatSeries #COVID19 #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCity #CityofFairfax #SupportLocalBusinesses #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
📢Fairfax City Business COVID-19 Chat Series 💬 In honor of our businesses, we have started a Chat Series that allows us to meet with businesses one-on-one to discuss how their business has pivoted during the pandemic and to share their best practices with our business community and to provide inspiration during the crisis. We had the pleasure of speaking with DC DanceSport Academy We hope you enjoy watching our videos as much as we enjoyed making them! #DCDanceSportAcademy #BusinessChatSeries #COVID19 #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCity #CityofFairfax #SupportLocalBusinesses #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
📢Fairfax City Business COVID-19 Chat Series 💬 In honor of our businesses, we have started a Chat Series that allows us to meet with businesses one-on-one to discuss how their business has pivoted during the pandemic and to share their best practices with our business community and to provide inspiration during the crisis. We had the pleasure of speaking with WT Clothiers We hope you enjoy watching our videos as much as we enjoyed making them! https://youtu.be/mQOxyg1XzWg #WTClothiers #BusinessChatSeries #COVID19 #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCity #CityofFairfax #SupportLocalBusinesses #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
📢Fairfax City Business COVID-19 Chat Series 💬 In honor of our businesses, we have started a Chat Series that allows us to meet with businesses one-on-one to discuss how their business has pivoted during the pandemic and to share their best practices with our business community and to provide inspiration during the crisis. We had the pleasure of speaking with TITLE Boxing Club Fairfax We hope you enjoy watching our videos as much as we enjoyed making them! https://youtu.be/LNwUuyMhOSk #TitleBoxingClub #BusinessChatSeries #COVID19 #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCity #CityofFairfax #SupportLocalBusinesses #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
📢Fairfax City Business COVID-19 Chat Series 💬 In honor of our businesses, we have started a Chat Series that allows us to meet with businesses one-on-one to discuss how their business has pivoted during the pandemic and to share their best practices with our business community and to provide inspiration during the crisis. We had the pleasure of speaking with Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar! We hope you enjoy watching our videos as much as we enjoyed making them! https://youtu.be/2zpnx5kiUJI #DolceVita #BusinessChatSeries #COVID19 #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCity #CityofFairfax #SupportLocalBusinesses #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
📢Fairfax City Business COVID-19 Chat Series 💬 In honor of our businesses, we have started a Chat Series that allows us to meet with businesses one-on-one to discuss how their business has pivoted during the pandemic and to share their best practices with our business community and to provide inspiration during the crisis. We had the pleasure of speaking with Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar! We hope you enjoy watching our videos as much as we enjoyed making them! https://youtu.be/2zpnx5kiUJI #DolceVita #BusinessChatSeries #COVID19 #FairfaxVA #FairfaxCity #CityofFairfax #SupportLocalBusinesses #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment
🥡🍔Takeout Tuesday! Try out our interactive map to see if your favorite restaurant is open. Click the link below for our interactive map👇 http://ow.ly/USpL50zE03G #TakeoutTuesday #shoplocal #fairfaxcity #cityoffairfax #fairfaxva #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcitybizunited #fairfaxcityeats #fairfaxva #fairfaxcity #cityoffairfax #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcitytogo
It’s Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating with the Women’s Storytelling Festival at the The Auld Shebeen on Friday, March 13. Come enjoy local storytellers or share your own. Click the link below for details https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/calendar/event/20200314/769003/womens-storytelling-festival
Are you ready for our Small Business Saturday - Fairfax City Elf Hunt? Start your Saturday off with us and the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce by visiting us at our Welcome Station from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive. Pick up your elf hunt card, Small Business Saturday swag and enjoy small treats. We hope to see you there!
Work off that Thanksgiving meal and join us as we celebrate Small Business Saturday with a city-wide elf hunt in our business community beginning Saturday, November 30. Visit https://fairfaxcityconnected.com/2019/10/08/elfhunt/ for details on how you can shop small and local.
Join us beginning Saturday, November 30 through Sunday, December 15 for the Fiarfax City Elf Hunt in celebration of Small Business Saturday. You can pick up an Elf Hunt Card at our Welcome Station at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive on Saturday, Novmeber 30 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Then, visit businesses in search of elves. We hope to see you there! Participating businesses include Alpine Ski Shop Fairfax, ALOHA Mind Math Reading Writing, Fairfax, VA, Cameron's Coffee & Chocolates, Chubby Squirrel Brewing Company, Cinema Arts Theatre, Commonwealth Dry Goods, CupCakes & Beyond VA, Dante Salon and Wellness Spa, Dixer Custom Tattooing, DIY Scent Studio Perfumery, Duck Donuts, Epiphany Pilates, Fairfax Surf Shop, Fairfax Veterinary Hospital, Games & Comics Pair O' Dice, Ground Gaia, High Side, Huntington Learning Center Fairfax, VA - BrightMinds LLC, Joy Unlimited - www.joy-unlimited.com, Mara Hair And Mode Studio, Mobius Records, Ornery Beer Company, Pacers Running Fairfax, Paint Your Own Pottery, Fairfax, Patriots Pub & Grill, Tandoori Nights Fairfax, The Standard Barbershop, TITLE Boxing Club Fairfax, Twins Ace Hardware - Fairfax, Weber's Pet Supermarket https://fairfaxcityconnected.com/2019/10/08/elfhunt/ #FairfaxCityElfHunt #ShopSmallFairfaxCity #LifeLifeConnected
WELCOME BACK GMU! We’re excited to have you in Fairfax City and invite you to see all that we have to offer when you study at George Mason University. From arts to live music and restaurants, you’ll find yourself right at home in Fairfax City. Not sure where to go? We’ve asked GMU students what they love about Fairfax City and have highlighted activities and attractions in a new video series, “Patriots in the City”. For our first video, we’ve followed Student Government President, Camden Layton and Student Government Vice-President, Adia McLaughlin as they visited their favorite places to go when they’re not on campus. We’ll release a new video series each quarter so be sure to like, tag, and check back with us. Go Patriots!
Have you taken an e-scooter for a spin in the city yet? Dockless electric scooters officially arrived in the city on July 8th. They’re a great way to ride around your neighborhood, visit a favorite city business, or get to a meeting. If you’re new to scootering, don’t forget to visit our city site https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/public-works/transportation-division/dockless-mobility for riding techniques, rules, and etiquette. The city is also hosting a community event on Sunday, July 14 in the upper parking lot of Old Town Square so that you can practice and learn more about the program.
The rumors are true…ELECTRIC SCOOTERS are coming to Fairfax City starting July 8. 🚨 🛴 Fairfax City will be permitting three scooter companies operating on a pilot-trial basis (Lime, Bird and Spin); riders will need to download the company’s app before they can operate the scooter. The city will be hosting a series of “scooter rodeos” in the city neighborhoods this summer to help residents get familiar with scooters and learn how to download and use the app. If you have general questions or comments about the City’s dockless mobility program, please visit fairfaxva.gov/dockless for details, or email [email protected]. NOTE: City transportation team will be monitoring several things during this dockless mobility pilot program including (but not limited to) safety and accessibility, compliance with the rules, and mobility impacts and benefits.
Rock the Block is just around the corner! Don’t forget, this year we will be giving out FREE Rock the Block t-shirts for the first 20 people that return a copy of their Rock the Block Backstage Pass verifying they made purchases at 3 or more of the 12 businesses featured on the pass during the week of Saturday, May 25 through Saturday, June 1. Passes can be emailed to our Office of Economic Development at [email protected] or sent to 10455 Armstrong St., Suite 316, Fairfax, VA 22030. Another bonus, each recipient of a t-shirt will be entered in a drawing to win a $500 gift card that will be selected at the end of the concert series in November!
City of Fairfax Transportation
10455 Armstrong StFairfax City Parks and Recreation
10455 Armstrong St, Ste 123City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts
10455 Armstrong St, Ste 123City of Fairfax Community Development & Plann
10455 Armstrong St, Rm 207Leesburg / Loudoun DUI Lawyer - Carleton Penn
4103 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 100Bryan Law, PLC - Criminal Defense Law Firm
4101 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 103Fairfax County Republican Committee
4246 Chain Bridge RdCity of Fairfax Fire Department
4081 University DriveJustin Daniel, Attorney & Counselor at Law
9315 Center Street Suite 106, Manassas
Northern Virginia Regional Commission
3040 Williams Dr Ste 200
City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal She
3730 Old Lee Hwy
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
12099 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax County Land Use Planning
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 730
Fairfax Surf Shop / 360Ride Skateboard Camp
3720 Old Lee Hwy
City of Fairfax Community Development & Plann
10455 Armstrong St, Rm 207
Master Food Volunteers of Northern Virginia
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax County Consumer Affairs
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Ste 433