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100+ Space Sector Leaders Convene to Envision a Bold, Collaborative Course for Commercialization
100+ Space Sector Leaders Convene to Envision a Bold, Collaborative Course for Commercialization From Left to Right: NASA Chief Technologist A.C. Charania; Fairfax County EDA President and CEO Victor Hoskins; Connected DMV President and CEO George Thomas; Arkenstone Founder Preston Dunlap; and Connected DMV Chair Stu Solomon. Earlier this month, Connected DMV, in partnership with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, convened 100+ leaders from industry, government, and academia at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., for “The Summit:…
AttainX to Expand Cybersecurity Operations in Fairfax County
Fairfax County, Virginia (December 4, 2024) — Earlier today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that AttainX, Inc., a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 certified federal contractor, will invest $175,000 to expand its operations in Fairfax County. The expansion will create 32 new jobs. The company chose to expand its existing presence in Fairfax County due to the region’s proximity to federal customers and its robust…
United Airlines Begins Construction on New $16M State-of-the-Art Inflight Training Center in Fairfax County
Fairfax County, Virginia (November 25, 2024) – United Airlines has invested $16 million to open a new 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Inflight Training Center in Fairfax County, Virginia near the airline’s hub at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Construction is underway on the new center that is anticipated to open in 2025. The center will provide safety and service training for up to 650 United flight attendants every month. The new center will include classrooms, cabin and door trainers, and a mock…