Loading Events

Events

Best Workplaces for Commuters Works for Your Business!

“The Best Workplaces for Commuters award that DATA helped us earn is a big feather in our cap in discussions with recruits.”

John Martin, P.E. – Senior Vice President
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Wouldn’t your company benefit from:

• National public recognition for being commuter-friendly and socially responsible?

• Being included on national List Release during January of each year?

• Web-based tools to help you calculate the overall financial, environmental, and traffic improvements associated with your commuter benefits

Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) is an innovative membership program that provides national recognition to employers offering outstanding commuter benefits.

For a limited-time, Fairfax County* will pay the first two years’ membership fees for qualifying Fairfax County-based businesses.

Join us Thursday, May 20 at 11 a.m. and see if your company qualifies for this prestigious designation.

Our guest speakers include:

Julie Bond, MPA,
Senior Research Associate,
Center for Urban Transportation Research
University of South Florida

Marcus Moore
Employer Outreach Specialist (Transportation Planner II)
Fairfax County Commuter Services Team (FCCS)

Ali Ankudowich
Senior Planner/Tindale Oliver
Community Planning and Design Team – Tampa, FL

The discussion will be moderated by:

Jatinder Kaur Khosla
Business Investment Manager, Europe
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Get more info at: http://www.bestworkplaces.org/

*If your business is not located in Fairfax County, DATA can refer you to an organization in your county that can help you apply.

Get more info at: http://www.bestworkplaces.org/

*If your business is not located in Fairfax County, DATA can refer you to an organization in your county that can help you apply.

Register Now

Event Date May, 21

Event Time 3:00am - 4:00am

Featured News

July 17, 2026

From Startup to Global Leader: Why James Quigley Built His Company in Fairfax NOVA

For James Quigley, Fairfax NOVA isn’t just a place to start a business, it’s a place to build, scale, and make a global impact. In 2008, Quigley co-founded GoCanvas at his Reston dining room table. What began as a bold idea, grew into a global leader in field worker collaboration software, serving more than 300,000 users worldwide. In June 2024, Germany-based Nemetschek Group acquired GoCanvas for more than $780 million, a testament to what is possible when visionary entrepreneurship takes root…
Read More
July 11, 2026

Virginia Climbs to #3 in CNBC’s Top States for Business

Virginia climbed to the No. 3 spot overall in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings, reinforcing the Commonwealth’s position as one of the nation’s premier destinations for business investment and long-term growth. The annual rankings recognize states that excel in the factors companies value most, including infrastructure, workforce, business competitiveness and quality of life. Virginia’s No. 3 finish continues a remarkable track record of competitiveness. Since CNBC launched its Top States for Business rankings in 2007, the Commonwealth has earned a Top…
Read More
July 1, 2026

Fairfax Companies Help Virginia Earn Golden Shovel Award; 17 Employers Honored for Commuter Excellence

Area Development Recognizes Two Fairfax NOVA Companies for Gold Shovel Award From life sciences to national security, Virginia’s diverse economy is cultivating a winning formula for economic growth and earning national recognition. The Commonwealth has been named a 2026 Gold Shovel Award recipient by Area Development, recognizing the nation’s top-performing states for attracting transformative investment, creating high-quality jobs, and building long-term economic competitiveness. Virginia stood out for its ability to secure major wins across a wide range of industries, including semiconductors,…
Read More