Doing Business in the Greater Dulles Area
More than 27,000 companies (not counting self-employed businesses) are found in Fairfax County. Six Fortune 500 companies make their headquarters here, along with more than 275 trade associations and professional societies. 179 foreign-owned firms have significant operations here.
Life is fast-paced, diverse, international, technological. Educational levels are among the highest in the country. We tie with New York for having the most cultural offerings, and a splendid array of topographies for recreational opportunities. All in all, it is a wonderful place for business and for people.
Fairfax County holds an AAA rating from S&P, Moody's Investors Services and Fitch Investors Services.
Virginia was named the best managed state in the country and it is second in the nation for job growth. Northern Virginia alone enjoyed the recent creation of 94,000 new jobs and a low unemployment rate of 1.8%.
For up-to-date news on area business, visit the Economic Development Authority's Web site www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org. The Washington Business Journal is also a useful source.