Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

06/11/2026

Looking for fresh insights from one of Northern Virginia's most influential business leaders?👀 Join us at the 2026 Awards for Chamber Excellence (ACE) Breakfast Ceremony and hear from keynote speaker Victor Hoskins, President & CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.

Victor will share his perspective on the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping our region's business community, making this more than just an awards ceremony; it's an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Plus, you'll help us celebrate the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals nominated for this year's ACE Awards🏆

🔗 Reserve your seat today: https://bit.ly/49pNu6w

06/05/2026

🔟 Fortune 500 companies. $370B in revenue 📈. One powerful ecosystem 🦾.

Fairfax NOVA remains strong in the 2026 rankings with 10 headquartered companies listed among the largest publicly traded corporations in the United States.

The most notable addition is Amentum, which debuted at (313) with $14.4B in revenue following its public launch in late 2024. The company joins a strong roster of Fairfax NOVA-based industry leaders on the list, including Freddie Mac (55), Capital One (63), General Dynamics (91), Northrop Grumman Corporation (112), Leidos (260), Hilton Hotels & Resorts (367), Booz Allen Hamilton (372), and CACI (459).

Fairfax's Fortune 500 companies combined revenue of $370B is 46% of Virginia's total Fortune 500 companies combined revenue of $808M. The combined revenue increased by $31B from the previous year, which was $339B.

Six more Fairfax-based companies round out the Fortune 1,000 — SAIC (513), Parsons Corporation (568), Maximus (628), V2X (731), Navient (890), and TEGNA (998).

Overall, the rankings validate Fairfax NOVA’s position as a hub for Fortune 500 headquarters and industry-leading companies across defense, technology, finance, and hospitality, signaling a powerful ecosystem for the county’s economic base.

05/12/2026

⏰ TOMORROW NIGHT AT 7 PM: Join the virtual kickoff meeting for the Tysons Office Designated Areas Planning Study!

Fairfax County staff will share all about the new planning study for Tysons, which focuses on a holistic review of office designated areas (located generally along the edges of Tysons), and how you can get involved. Community feedback will shape recommendations for future improvements.

Join virtually via Zoom: bit.ly/TysonsOfficeStudy | Passcode: 860055

Visit the project webpage for more on the study: bit.ly/4cTcqEv

05/11/2026

We’re excited to announce that TurbineOne is relocating its headquarters from San Francisco to Chantilly in Fairfax County.

“Virginia is a natural home for TurbineOne’s next chapter,” said Ian Kalin, CEO of TurbineOne. “The Commonwealth is a unique epicenter where the national security mission, technical talent, and operational community come together. As AI becomes central to modern defense, it has to work in conflict, even when communications are denied. Establishing our headquarters here and launching Edgeworks allows us to build and refine these capabilities alongside the people who rely on them most.”

Founded in 2021, TurbineOne develops AI-powered software for mission-critical environments, enabling real-time decision-making in the field. As part of this move, the company will launch T1 Edgeworks, an experiential R&D and learning center where government and defense partners can test and refine next-generation edge AI capabilities in real-world conditions.

Fairfax County offers the proximity, talent, and operational depth required to advance this work in close alignment with the mission.

Click to read the press release in the comments section below ⤵️

04/10/2026

Calling all entrepreneurs!💡

Whether you are exploring a business idea, running a new startup, or managing an established company, this free workshop is designed to give you the tools, insights, and connections to advance your entrepreneurial journey.

Join us as we celebrate National Small Business Week! Aspiring business owners and fellow entrepreneurs are invited to an interactive session packed with practical tips on starting, managing, and growing a business.

📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕣 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 UUVA Northern VA
Ready to take your business to the next level? 📈 Let us help! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-edition-entrepreneurship-101-and-small-business-resource-expo-tickets-1986456931155

03/30/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Blue Sky Innovators Invests $7 million to Expand Operations in Fairfax County, launching SkyLab.

“SkyLab represents our belief that speed, security, and collaboration must coexist to meet today’s national security challenges,” said Tim Tkacz, CEO of Blue Sky Innovators. “This investment demonstrates the pace and commitment required to deliver innovation where it matters most, at the point of mission execution.”

SkyLab will serve as a mission-focused innovation hub enabling rapid onboarding of new technologies, secure collaboration with government customers, and hands-on integration with commercial and startup partners across quantum, cyber, space, artificial intelligence, data, and emerging defense technologies. The expansion will create 175 new jobs and the buildout of approximately 20,000 square feet of secure innovation and laboratory space above its existing office at 12120 Sunset Hills Road, Reston.

▶️ https://hubs.li/Q048VNvJ0

03/26/2026

Fairfax County Business Pulse Survey: We Need Your Pulse

Fairfax County Government has launched the latest Business Pulse Survey. Whether you lead a startup or a major corporation, your feedback provides the real-time data needed to shape our local economic strategy.

Your confidential responses help:
• Provide real-time data on the health of our local businesses.
• Inform policymakers as they consider initiatives tailored to your needs.
• Improve support programs like Fairfax CORE to deliver meaningful resources.

The survey is brief and takes less than two minutes. Deadline: April 17

Take the Survey: https://hubs.li/Q047_C6H0

03/13/2026

At Capital One Hall One Hall in Tysons, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority celebrated record-breaking attendance for this year’s Tech and Cyber Networking and Hiring event. Forty employers met with hundreds of job seekers from across the region, bringing together talent from a wide range of backgrounds and experience, including those holding active security clearances. Employers connected with transitioning federal workers and contractors, veterans, and students choosing to take the next step in their careers.

This event series has become a cornerstone of Fairfax NOVA’s talent attraction and employer engagement strategy, which has grown into a sustained pipeline of targeted hiring initiatives that match talent with companies and it plays a critical role in keeping top, deep-tech talent here in the Greater Washington region.

Thank you to the companies that joined us to connect with exceptional talent, and to the many professionals who attended in search of new opportunities. We look forward to welcoming even more employers and job seekers to next year’s Tech and Cyber Networking and Hiring event!

03/03/2026

Join George Mason University - Costello College of Business on March 26 at FUSE at Mason Square for the 20th Annual Business Celebration!

The event will bring together business leaders, alumni, and university partners for Costello Connect, a progressive networking experience with hors d'oeurves, beverage tastings, and interactive program showcases, followed by the Distinguished Patriots Awards and a reception.

Register today!
➡️ https://hubs.li/Q045b-bB0

02/25/2026

Calling all entrepreneurs! 💡

Whether you are exploring a business idea, running a new startup, or managing an established company, this free workshop is designed to give you the tools, insights, and connections to advance your entrepreneurial journey.

Join aspiring business owners and fellow entrepreneurs for an interactive session packed with practical tips on starting, managing, and growing a business.

📅 Tuesday, March 10
🕣 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 UVA Northern VA

Ready to take your business to the next level? 📈 Let us help!

If you are exploring a business idea, running a new start-up, or managing an established company, this free workshop is designed for you.