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Business Education Series: Greater Reston’s 2023 Economic Outlook

You’re invited to join us for an insightful discussion featuring Alex Thalacker, National Business Investment Manager for the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). This presentation will provide a regional economic outlook for Fairfax County, including key analysis and information on commercial development within the Reston market. You will also learn of the exciting new opportunities for small businesses to start, grow and expand their offerings within Fairfax County.

About our speaker:
Alex Thalacker is a National Business Investment Manager for the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. He supports the efforts of the National Business Investment team to promote Fairfax County as a prime expansion location for companies in the Real Estate and Financial Services industries. He assists firms that are proposing to grow their operations in Fairfax County, and aids in the development of incentive and relocation packages for organizations considering the relocation of their corporate headquarters.

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Event Date January, 26

Event Time 1:30am - 3:00am

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