Fairfax County Economic Development Authority - California

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority staff members proudly donated canned and other non-perishable food items through an annual food drive to Food for Others. This year, our team donated 2,335 pounds of food, and from 2021, staff members have donated 4,930 pounds to Food for Others. Shout out to the courageous FCEDA team members who carried the 2,000+ pounds of donations on behalf of the entire agency! David Kelley, Alexander Sanchez, Anuj Sahay, Stephen Tarditi, Spencer Wood, Andrew McCue, Owen Rousselle and Bianca Escobar. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNvTbCxA

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 United Airlines has invested $16 million to open a new 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Inflight Training Center in Fairfax County near the airline’s hub at Washington Dulles International Airport. Construction is underway on the new center that is anticipated to open in 2025. The center will provide safety and service training for up to 650 United flight attendants every month. The new center will include classrooms, cabin and door trainers, and a mock fuselage to practice the safe evacuations of the aircraft and other emergency management situations. “At United, we have the industry’s best flight attendants, and we’re thrilled to be opening a new best-in-class facility in support of their ongoing training right in the backyard of our Washington Dulles hub,” said John Slater, United’s Senior Vice President of Inflight Services. “This new training center is yet another step in our long-term investment in our people and our commitment to growth here in the Greater Washington region.” ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02ZlmY00

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority was honored to host a delegation from South Korea led by Vice Mayor Ho-Jong Chang from Daejeon Metropolitan City, a thriving center for innovation fostering the growth of technology-driven startups, especially in the aerospace and quantum industries. Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, and Vice Mayor Chang signed a letter of support to strengthen the competitiveness of both Daejeon Metropolitan City and Fairfax County business ecosystems in various strategic sectors through innovative and sustainable partnerships. More than 65 Korean companies currently maintain a presence in Fairfax County, including StarKist Co., STraffic America, Hanwha Defense USA, Inc., Golfzon America, and Korea Aerospace Industries. Fairfax County is home to the third-highest concentration of Korean Americans in the U.S., which also makes it an ideal choice for Korean businesses planning to enter the U.S. market. ➡ https://lnkd.in/egtDMamt

Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, discusses Northern Virginia’s growth and evolution on this week's episode of The Weekly Take. https://cbre.co/4hNS4xN

Applications are now being accepted for the highly anticipated first Accelerate Investor Conference Breakfast Series event of the new year to be held on January 24, 2025 at the MITRE campus. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Gregory Washington, President of George Mason University. Early-stage companies in the greater Washington, D.C. region seeking seed funding between $500,000 and $2 million are encouraged to apply by November 22, 2024. Innovation meets opportunity at the Accelerate Breakfast Series -- providing a unique platform for promising technology companies to present their investment opportunities to an audience of more than 100 stakeholders, including early-stage investors and business leaders. Five companies will be selected to participate in the January event. "The Accelerate Breakfast Series has become a vital connector in our region's entrepreneurial ecosystem," says J. David Harvey, Executive Director of the program. "We're particularly excited to discover the next wave of innovative companies that will help shape the future of the DMV area's technology landscape." Selected companies will receive: - Opportunity to pitch to over 100 investors and business leaders - Professional pitch coaching and preparation support - Valuable feedback from an experienced investor panel - Networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the DMV region Eligible companies must: - Be located in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC - Be actively seeking seed-stage capital ($500,000 - $2 million) - Have a scalable technology-focused business model There is no cost to apply or present. Applications from historically underserved groups and minority entrepreneurs are especially encouraged. Interested companies can submit their applications through the website ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02Y3BGC0

BIG NEWS! CMC Electronics, a leading global avionics manufacturer headquartered in Montreal, Canada, will invest $5 million to establish a new office and research and development facility in Reston, Virginia. The new facility will create 89 new jobs over the coming years and is expected to expand employment opportunities as operations increase over time. ➡ https://lnkd.in/ghJMyJhq

Alarm.com has renewed its headquarters lease at The Boro in Tysons. The residential + commercial security company inked a lease for about 246,000 square feet at East Boro III, at 8281 Greensboro Drive, according to a third-quarter market report from brokerage CBRE. It’s the largest lease highlighted in the report — more than 59,000 square feet bigger than second place — and represents a nearly one-third increase over the firm’s prior office footprint. ➡ https://lnkd.in/echr8xFc

I am honored to kick off a dynamic half-day International Women in Leadership Forum at the Airbus Experience Center in Washington, D.C., next week! Join me and an incredible lineup of top women leaders in international business, government, and foreign policy to share insights on breaking boundaries and driving global influence (space is limited!): https://lnkd.in/eDD48eQg Thank you, British-American Business Association, French-American Chamber of Commerce - Washington, DC, and Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce-Washington D.C. (SACC-DC), for collaborating to bring this event to life. Fairfax County Economic Development Authority I Airbus I Lockheed Martin I Ericsson I AlixPartners I Aspire-Ascend I Embassy of Sweden in USA I Embassy of France in the United States I British Embassy Washington

The British-American Business Association, French-American Chamber of Commerce - Washington, DC and Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce-Washington D.C. (SACC-DC) are teaming up to bring you a dynamic half-day International Women in Leadership Forum. Top women leaders in international business, government, and foreign policy will share insights on breaking boundaries and driving global influence. Male advocates are encouraged to attend and support! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today by clicking the flyer below. Don’t miss out on breakfast, lunch, and two insightful panel discussions! 📅: October 24 🕛: 9:00 am - 1:15 pm 📍: Airbus Experience Center Register Now! https://hubs.li/Q02TpCvs0

Appian Corporation's Chief People Officer Susan Charnaux sat down with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to tell us about the company, what it is like to work there, why it’s great to be headquartered in Fairfax County, and how employees work on “things that matter” at Appian. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZyGA3ja