Economic Development & Education
Economic Development
If you are considering the Washington area market, the City of Fairfax is worth looking into. We’re located at the center of Fairfax County and the heart of Northern Virginia.
The City of Fairfax is only minutes from downtown Washington D.C., Dulles International, and Reagan National Airport. As for the interstates, I-66, I-95 and I-495 are just moments away. Also, there is our CUE buses and the area’s Metro system. All make it easy for customers, employees and suppliers to get straight to their destination— wherever it may be.
Our business taxes, real estate property taxes and personal property tax rates are among the region’s lowest. Rental prices range from $15 to $30 per square foot – with 500 to 20,000 square feet immediately available for occupancy.
Virginia is standing as one of the top fiscally managed states in America. Additionally, Northern Virginia has an outstanding reputation as a business magnet. Further, there is the highly educated labor market produced by the nationally acclaimed Fairfax County school system and a host of colleges and universities (including our own George Mason University).
The City of Fairfax is literally surrounded by attractions. In every direction, the beaches, mountains, monuments, and the spectacular countryside abound.
Best of all, the City has maintained its hometown atmosphere and southern hospitality for 200 years. You can enjoy the easy access to the big city while living and working in a secure, small town environment.
For all the details, please call the City of Fairfax at 1.800.437.1658.
Education
Since it was founded in 1972, George Mason University has grown into a major educational force and earned a reputation as an innovative, entrepreneurial institution. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., George Mason has a growing and diverse student body and an exceptional faculty of enterprising
scholars. At the center of the world’s political, information, and communications networks, George Mason is the university needed by a region in a world driven by new social, economic, and technological realities.
Enrollment is nearly 29,000, with students studying in 148 degree programs at the undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and professional levels at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties.
Business Incubator Program
Business Incubator The Fairfax Innovation Center is the largest college-based business incubator in Virginia. Our mission is to facilitate business growth by providing a nurturing environment, comprised of low-cost shared facilities, and businesscounseling and support. Located at the Mason Enterprise Center (MEC) in Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Innovation Center is a joint venture of the City of Fairfax and George Mason University. We offer furnished office space, telephone service, receptionists, and internet access. Most importantly, tenants benefit from free one-on-one business counseling, networking, and partnering opportunities. Gain access to MEC’s business assistance programs, seminars, and workshops. For more information, call 703-277-7700.
E-mail: jbarral@gmu.edu, Web Site: http://www.fairfaxinnovationcenter.org.
