Stay Ahead: Your Guide to Fairfax County Business Resources
Sign up for the Fairfax CORE newsletter today! Each month, the Department of Economic Initiatives delivers timely, relevant information to help your business expand, enhance, and grow.
What Can You Expect?
Our newsletter provides valuable insights on:
- Business and grant opportunities
- Free and low-cost educational options
- Start-up cohorts
- Government programs and more
See What You Missed!
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Grants: Multiple grant programs are highlighted, with approaching deadlines, offering capital to diverse groups, including veteran-owned businesses (up to $25K), independent retailers, women entrepreneurs, and general small business support.
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Scaling Up: The Fairfax CORE Business Growth Guide is promoted as a free resource to help businesses strategically scale operations, emphasizing the importance of updating business foundations and utilizing local expert connections for marketing and outsourcing.
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Business Survey Results: Results from the Fall 2025 Business Pulse Survey show that Fairfax County firms are proactively navigating economic challenges by prioritizing seeking new customers and reducing operational costs. Notably, one-third of businesses are already using AI for efficiency.
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Community Engagement: The newsletter announces a new monthly feature, "Ask the Expert," inviting readers to submit pressing business questions for professional guidance in future issues
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Blog Posts to Grow and Guide You: Protecting Your Fairfax County Business from Ransomware | From Fed to Founder: How One Local Entrepreneur Made It | Beyond Networking - the Value of a Chamber Membership |
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