Doing Business in Fairfax County

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Fairfax County is one of the premier centers of commerce and technology in the United States, providing businesses the vibrant environment needed to compete in the 21st century. When compared to other similar areas of the country, Fairfax County stands out as an excellent business location. Northern Virginia has added tens of thousands of jobs in the last year, while other areas of the country have lost jobs.

In Fairfax County, businesses find:

• a highly educated and trained workforce;
• a dynamic network of technology firms and services;
• strategic access to international airports and Washington, D.C.;
• superior digital infrastructure, including Internet backbone connectivity;
• a competitive tax structure;
• affordable, flexible and attractive real estate options;
• a multi-modal transportation network; and
• excellent public schools, colleges and universities.

Marketing managers with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority specialize in assisting individuals and companies interested in doing business in Fairfax County. Contact the FCEDA by e-mail or at 703-790-0600. The FCEDA publishes Doing Business in Fairfax County, a comprehensive book covering all aspects of establishing and running a company in Fairfax County.