The exterior of the FCEDA building, with a sign that reads "FFX".

About FCEDA

Here to Help You Supercharge Your Mission

Fueling Growth From Fairfax NOVA

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.

How can we help you start, expand or relocate your business in Fairfax NOVA? Contact us.