Stay Ahead: Your Guide to Fairfax County Business Resources
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Fuel Your Growth: Highlights from the May 2026 Newsletter
- Fairfax County Procurement: Learn how local businesses can use the Fairfax CORE Procurement Guide to navigate government contract opportunities, registration platforms like eVA and Bonfire, and valuable SWaM certifications.
- Tenant Support Services Pilot: Discover how this new initiative from the Department of Land Development Services provides small business owners with personalized guidance through commercial build-outs, permits, and inspections.
- Apple FCU FinTastic Funding: Explore details on Apple Federal Credit Union’s 70th-anniversary pitch competition, which offers small businesses and nonprofits a chance to win up to $25,000.
- Additional Small Business Grants: Review alternative funding opportunities, including the Intuit Small Business Hero Program, Nearshore.ai grants for manufacturing transitions, and the Melissa Washington Small Business Award for women veterans.
- Interactive Business Support: Submit your pressing business questions to the new "Ask the Expert" column or register for one-on-one assistance at the upcoming Entrepreneur Help Desk.
- Upcoming Events and Classes: Browse upcoming educational webinars covering SBA loan programs, launching a consulting business, contract law basics, and SEO strategies.