Department of Economic Initiatives (DEI)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is open 8:30AM-4:30PM M-F
703-324-5171 TTY 711
12015 Route 50, Suite 510
Fairfax, VA 22033
Rebecca Moudry
Director
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What We Do

The Fairfax County Department of Economic Initiatives "Navigates What's Next" to position Fairfax to be economically competitive with prosperous businesses, workers, and communities. We foster a competitive business climate through business support, entrepreneurship, and innovation; advance development by creating conditions for real estate investment and market-based growth; and strengthen local commercial areas by supporting vibrant, inclusive activity centers that retain and attract residents, businesses, and visitors while advancing economic opportunities for all.

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Department of Economic Initiatives:

1.  Assists, incentivizes, and analyzes catalytic projects including public-private partnerships, real estate, land use, and transportation opportunities to meet county goals and maximize value.  Learn more

2.  Advises and guides the small and local businesses sector in Fairfax County as they start or grow their businesses. Learn More

3.  Leads economic innovation and strategy to diversify the local economy, foment emerging sectors, and strengthen economic assets. Learn more

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Fairfax CORE Newsletter
June 9, 2026
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Fairfax County announced that ECDC Enterprise Development Group (EDG) will manage an expansion of the Fairfax County Microloan Program to support early-stage ventures and local small businesses. Funded by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and t...
Fairfax County Launches Spring 2026 Business Survey to Shape Local Economic Policy
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Fairfax County officials are calling on local business owners and entrepreneurs to share their insights to the Spring 2026 Business Survey. Business owners can complete the questionnaire online by visiting https://engage.fairfaxcounty.gov/business-su...

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Board of Supervisors Council for Economic Opportunity (CEO) June 16, 2026

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