Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) helps businesses start, expand or relocate in Fairfax NOVA. Chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia, FCEDA is led by a commission of county business leaders and funded by the Fairfax County government to promote Fairfax NOVA as one of the world’s best business locations.
FCEDA has three business investment divisions — National, International and Business Diversity and Entrepreneurship — that work with companies interested in starting, expanding and relocating businesses to Fairfax NOVA. FCEDA also has market intelligence, real estate services and communications divisions.
Business investment staff members:
- work with companies looking for office space
- assist small, minority-, veteran- and woman-owned companies
- help international firms understand how to open a U.S. office
- match firms with sources of venture capital
- make introductions to government, business and community organizations
- act as a liaison with county and state regulatory agencies
FCEDA market intelligence and marketing and communications divisions:
- generate location and facility options for companies
- provide information on industry sectors and markets
- brainstorm media and public relations opportunities
In 2020, FCEDA launched a multi-faceted talent program aimed at attracting, retaining, retraining and growing the workforce that companies need to succeed.