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
See What You Missed!
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Secure Your Funding: Don't miss out on two major cash grants! Apply for the Intuit/Mailchimp Small Business Hero ($20,000) or the Skip Small Business Growth Grant ($10,000) with deadlines by November 18th.
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Launch Your Holiday Event: Avoid fines and ensure your festive event runs smoothly by submitting your Special Event Administrative Permit application at least 30 days in advance.
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Master Permitting Fast: Simplify the process instantly by watching two easy-to-follow videos on the special event webpage that break down administrative and program of events permits.
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Bulletproof Your Business: Get practical, usable digital defense tips and essential security insights directly from Fairfax County's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on the newest blog post.
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Maximize Holiday Revenue: Unlock three budget-friendly, high-impact promotions—including a 'Give-Back' Raffle—to crush Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sales without painful discounting.
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Prepare for 2026 Tax Changes: Businesses selling meals must attend free informational workshops to understand their responsibilities before the new Food and Beverage Tax takes effect on January 1, 2026.
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Elevate Your Skills: Register now for classes like Entrepreneurship 101 (Nov 18), a "Start A Business" legal webinar (Nov 19), and a session on mastering ChatGPT for marketing (Dec 4).
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Get Personalized Expert Guidance: Stop navigating alone! Secure your spot for direct, personalized support at the Fairfax CORE Entrepreneur Help Desk on December 16 or January 13.
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