Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

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

CHEMTREC®, the world’s leader in hazardous materials emergency response services, and local leaders along with strategic partners celebrated the opening of CHEMTREC’s new, state-of-the-art global headquarters at 3130 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, in Fairfax County. CHEMTREC has been based in Fairfax County for the past 12 years and has committed to an additional 13 years in its new 25,000-square-foot headquarters. The expanded space is designed to accommodate 100 full-time employees, providing room for future growth. “CHEMTREC’s 53-year history is a story of exceptional talent solving complex problems in moments that matter,” said Andrew LaVanway Chief Executive of CHEMTREC. “As our mission expands to Cleanup and to data delivery, Northern Virginia remains the perfect location to support continued growth. Our Fairfax County location gives us access to talent that is not only well-educated and tech-savvy, but that also shares our dedication to public safety.” ➡ https://lnkd.in/e9jAsKt4

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President and CEO Victor Hoskins was among the 219 leaders of Fairfax County-based companies and organizations honored by Washingtonian Magazine on its 2024 list of “Tech Titans,” which it refers to as “the most innovative and important leaders in Washington’s tech scene.” Hoskins was also named one of “The 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia” by Northern Virginia Magazine. The most influential include, “leaders from business, development, education, entertainment, government, health care, sports, and technology who are making a difference in Northern Virginia and giving back to their community,” said Amy Sinatra Ayres, Editor of Northern Virginia Magazine. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gyCadMKK

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

On Sept. 25, Michael Batt, a 1982 graduate of George C. Marshall High School, vice president of talent for the Fairfax County Economic Development and former executive at Microsoft was one of eight former students inducted into Fairfax County Public Schools Alumni Hall of Fame. As vice president of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s Talent Program, Michael has focused on building the talent pipeline from the ground up. He initiated a partnership with national nonprofit Think Big for Kids and has led efforts to connect FCPS students to companies through mentorships, internships, and career showcases. He is passionate about supporting the county’s economic growth and believes Fairfax County is the best place to live, work and play. Before joining the county government team, Mike had a successful career in technology sales leadership, and helped bring Microsoft to Fairfax County over twenty years ago. He is a big believer in lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling and believes it's never too late to pivot your career. Congrats Michael on being inducted into FCPS’s Alumni Hall of Fame! Are you a graduate of FCPS and want to stay connected with other alumni? Join the FCPS Alumni and Friends group on Nation Builder https://lnkd.in/ezKDBBiM. #FCPS #FCPSAlumni #FairfaxCounty #FairfaxVirginia #HallofFame #MichaelBatt #GeorgeCMarshallHighSchool #FCPSAlumniHallofFame #EducateFairfax Anna Nissinen Fairfax County Public Schools Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Booz Allen Hamilton and Fairfax County officials gathered to celebrate the opening of Booz Allen’s new Flagship Engineering Facility in the Lorton area of Fairfax County. The 21,000-square-foot facility is home to the Warfighter Applications and Rapid Prototyping Center (WARP-C) and leads in advanced technology exploration and system integration to meet the evolving needs of warfighters. “We’re excited to open the firm’s latest flagship engineering facility here in Lorton, Virginia, with the goal to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges and provide mission readiness for our warfighters across the globe,” said Joel Dillon, senior vice president at Booz Allen. “This facility will serve as a vital resource for our regional clients and industry partners and foster collaboration, growth, and innovation for our local defense ecosystem.” ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02TSt9n0

As part of a $2.5 billion investment in Northern Virginia, Inova Health broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Inova Franconia-Springfield Hospital. Local officials, healthcare leaders, and community members marked this significant milestone in expanding access and transforming the healthcare experience in Northern Virginia. “The Inova Franconia-Springfield Campus will ensure more families in our community have access to high-quality, compassionate care closer to home,” said Fairfax County Government Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay. “These projects highlight Inova’s commitment to partnering with local governments to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes for all of our residents.” Located adjacent to the Inova HealthPlex at Franconia-Springfield, the 985,000-square-foot project is not far from the future Franconia Governmental Center that’s now under construction on Beulah Road. The new Inova Franconia-Springfield Campus will bring inpatient care to the community, offering residents of Fairfax County and beyond ready access to a broader range of top-tier healthcare services. 🔗: https://hubs.li/Q02TwbGR0

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

The Washington West International Film Festival will be cooking with Kevin Bacon when it returns to Fairfax County next month for its 13th year. The “Footloose” star is set to visit the county both virtually and in-person as part of the philanthropic festival, which announced a varied lineup of movies this week that will screen from Oct. 10-13 at Look Dine-In Cinemas in Reston (11940 Market Street) and Tysons (1667 Silver Hill Drive). Adding a musical twist to the proceedings, Bacon will perform at the Reston Town Center pavilion with The Bacon Brothers, the band he started with brother Michael Bacon, in addition to participating in a virtual Q&A after a 40th anniversary screening of “Footloose” at the Reston theater on Sunday, Oct. 13. Washington West Film Festival founder and president Brad Russell says he’s most excited about working with Kevin Bacon’s nonprofit SixDegrees.Org. As the festival’s charity partner, Six Degrees will receive 100% of the festival’s box office proceeds and use them to fund hygiene and essential supply backpacks for Virginia's Kids Belong a Richmond-based foster care and adoption nonprofit.

We were honored to host a behind-the-scenes media tour in Northern Virginia highlighting the Commonwealth’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. Our partners provided journalists unprecedented access to spaces, programs, simulations, and key leaders. Thank you to Amazon, George Mason University, Dev Technology Group, Inc., Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, and MITRE for helping name Virginia a leader in innovation. We’ll be highlighting the various stops, so check back for more sneak peeks throughout the week! Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Arlington Economic Development Fairfax County Economic Development Authority