Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s Post

Earlier today, 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.

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

ENSCO, Inc. and Fairfax County officials gathered to celebrate the opening of its new global headquarters at 2600 Park Tower Drive, Vienna, located at the junction of I-66 and I-495 adjacent to the Dunn Loring – Merrifield Metrorail Station. The modern space, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, seamlessly connects onsite employees with ENSCO locations and customers around the world. 🌎 “Relocating our corporate headquarters marks an exciting milestone for our company,” said ENSCO President Jeff Stevens. “This move not only reflects our growth and success but also our commitment to providing a dynamic and collaborative environment for our team." The new headquarters houses more than 120 corporate team members in executive leadership, finance, information technology, human resources, marketing, and contracts and procurement roles. Additionally, this location serves as home to ENSCO’s rail sales, engineering and administration team members. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02S6wFn0

The Capital Area Food Bank hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 26 to formally unveil a larger, modernized distribution facility in the Lorton area of Fairfax County. The expanded distribution center will enable the food bank to better address the rising rates of hunger across the Greater Washington region. “I worked directly with the Capital Area Food Bank to keep them in Fairfax County, and I’m delighted to see them expanding in Lorton," said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay. "This brand-new facility gives them the ability to not just meet existing demands but expand their services to match the growing needs of Northern Virginia.” “This new, expanded facility comes at a critical time, when hunger on the rise in Northern Virginia and across our region,” said Radha Muthiah, president and CEO of the Capital Area Food Bank. “This larger distribution center will make a profound difference in ensuring that thousands of Northern Virginians can access nutritious food. We’re grateful for the support of those who made this larger distribution center possible, enabling us to serve our neighbors effectively both today and into the future.” The new 43,000 square-foot distribution center builds upon the presence that the food bank has had in Northern Virginia for the last 35 years. The facility is roughly 3.5 times larger than the previous building, which was torn down last year to rebuild on the same site. The added size and upgraded technology now allow CAFB to distribute more than twice the amount of food in Northern Virginia, including more fresh produce and frozen protein. The expansion also provides more space for CAFB’s partner nonprofits, and enables the food bank to offer volunteering opportunities in Northern Virginia for the first time. 🔗: https://hubs.li/Q02RDzC60

Let's build a brighter future at the 2024 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive Forum! 📅: Thursday, October 3 🕛: 9 am to 2 pm Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02RpJ1M0 Virginia is committed to being a leader in supporting our veterans and military families as they transition to civilian. Join us at this exclusive forum to: ✔️Learn new strategies to help veterans transition smoothly into civilian careers ✔️Discover opportunities to connect military talent with top employers across the state ✔️Hear from industry leaders + government officials on improving veteran services and employment pathways We're excited to announce this event will also feature a panel discussion with Michael Batt, Vice President, Talent, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. He'll share insights on how we will strengthen these efforts together.

Big things are happening in Fairfax County! Unison, a provider of AI-infused software and insights to government agencies, program offices, and contractors worldwide, is pleased to announce the opening of its new headquarters in Fairfax County. "The opening of our new headquarters marks an exciting new chapter for Unison," said Reid Jackson, CEO of Unison. "By relocating to Fairfax County, we're positioning ourselves at the heart of a vibrant community that aligns with our commitment to innovation and brings us closer to the clients and partners we serve." 🔗: https://hubs.li/Q02R8gxB0