Stay Ahead: Your Guide to Fairfax County Business Resources
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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
- Fairfax CORE Content Survey: Business owners are invited to share their feedback via a quick survey to help shape future newsletter resources and expert advice.
- Upcoming Grant Deadlines: Several funding opportunities are closing soon, including the AMEX Shop Small Grant ($20,000), the Her Agenda Breakthrough Grant ($5,000), and the Santander X Cultivate Small Business Grant (up to $20,000).
- Alternative Funding via CDFIs: The newsletter highlights Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) like LEDC and EDG, which offer flexible microloans and business coaching for underserved entrepreneurs in Fairfax County.
- Seed-Stage Investing Insights: A new guide breaks down the "7 T’s" of fundraising—including Team, Traction, and Trust—to help startup founders determine if they are truly ready to pitch to investors.
- Classes and More: check out this month's list of free and low-cost classes available to local businesses
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