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2026 Economic Development Summit Breakfast

The Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce hosts the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Fairfax City Economic Development for its Economic Development Summit Breakfast.

The Summit will look at the events and issues that will impact businesses in Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax in 2026 and beyond.

Registration Begins: 7:45 a.m.
Program & Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Opportunities to network before and after the program

Early Bird Rates – REGISTER BEFORE 4/15/26
Chamber Investors – $55 (No-breakfast option – $35)
“Future” Investor – $75 (No breakfast option – $55)
Walk-ins at the door -will pay an additional $10 “walk-in” fee (Pre-registration is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!)

Registering AFTER 4/15? Rates increase to:
Chamber Investors – $65 (No-breakfast option – $45)
“Future” Investors – $85 (No breakfast option – $65)
Walk-ins at the door -will pay an additional $10 “walk-in” fee (Pre-registration is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!)

Register Now

Event Date April, 17

Event Time 7:45am - 10:00am

Event Location

Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax 3950 Fair Ridge Drive Fairfax, VA 22033

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