Rapidly growing Tysons-based Somatus, established in 2016, leads as the highest-valued unicorn in Northern Virginia. A unicorn is a privately held startup company with a valuation of $1 billion or more. Fairfax County is an ideal location for Somatus’ headquarters, according to their Chief Legal Officer, Alicia Palmer, a local resident for over 30 years. “There is a lot of talent in this market, including fantastic nurses, nurse practitioners, patient health advocates, social workers, dietitians, and strong leaders in business. It’s not surprising, as Fairfax is a great place to live and work and offers great schools, public transportation, and two nearby international airports,” Palmer said. We sat down with Somatus Co-Founder and CEO Ikenna Okezie, MD, MBA; Deputy Chief Medical Officer and practicing nephrologist Bassem Mikhael, MD, MBA; Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Derek Kung; and Chief Legal Officer Alicia Palmer—all Northern Virginia residents—for a conversation about launching the company, its growth, use of innovative technology, and why Fairfax County is a great place for the company’s headquarters. 🔗: https://hubs.li/Q02xsYMD0
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Government Administration
Tysons, Virginia 9,704 followers
Promoting Fairfax County, Virginia (minutes from Washington, D.C.), as one of the world’s best business locations.
About us
Promoting the competitive advantages of Fairfax County, Virginia (minutes from Washington, D.C.) and influence the growth of a diverse and innovative ecosystem that enhances the tax base, creates demand for commercial space, and supports an extraordinary and equitable quality of life across Fairfax County. The FCEDA offers site location and business development assistance, and connections with county and state government agencies, to help companies locate and expand in Fairfax County. In addition to its headquarters in Tysons, Fairfax County's largest central business district, the FCEDA maintains marketing offices in six important commercial centers worldwide: Bangalore, Berlin, London, Los Angeles, Seoul and Tel Aviv.
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http://www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org
External link for Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Tysons, Virginia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Marketing, Business Development, Commercial Real Estate, Fairfax County, Economic Development, Site Selection Assistance, Business Retention and Expansion, Economic Research, Northern Virginia, Place Branding, and Business Investment
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8300 Boone Boulevard
Suite 450
Tysons, Virginia 22182, US
Employees at Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
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Mark White
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James Quigley
Multi-Time Entrepreneur, Board Member, Economic Development Wonk, Community Builder
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John Gustavo Blair
Director, National Business Investment at Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
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Anna Nissinen
Senior Vice President @ Fairfax County EDA | Driving Economic Growth
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Yesterday marked the Topping Out ceremony for the JW Marriott and Residences at Reston Station, a milestone in the vibrant growth of our community. When the JW Marriott opens its doors in 2025, it won't just be a hotel and condominiums—it'll be the heart of the thriving Reston Station neighborhood, where connections and memories are made. A huge thank you to Victor Hoskins CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Jim Davis CEO James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS) , Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay , and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell for sharing their words and participating in yesterday's celebration. Your presence and support are truly appreciated as we embark on this transformative journey together. Exciting times lie ahead as we watch this 90-acre hub near the Wiehle Reston East Metro Station come to life. Here's to many more milestones and shared experiences to come! #RestonStation #JWMarriott #NASDAQCHCI
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Join us on Thursday, May 30 for Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County and network with small business experts in an interactive, in-person workshop. Hear remarks from Fairfax County Government Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez and our dedicated and knowledgeable panel of small business experts. Sessions cover crucial steps: - Registering your business - Permitting requirements - Business feasibility & plan basics - Business certifications - Financing options - Government resources Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey! Sign up now and pave the way to business success. 🔗: https://hubs.li/Q02wFG_b0
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CoreSite, a hybrid IT solutions provider and subsidiary of American Tower was certified as part of the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center program to host scalable, high-performance infrastructure for organizations looking to capitalize on rising demand for artificial intelligence, machine learning and other high-density applications, according to a CoreSite announcement. “I am excited to share that CoreSite has been certified as a NVIDIA DGX-Ready data center partner,” said Juan Font, President and CEO of CoreSite, and Senior Vice President of American Tower. “Our VA3 data center, located here in Fairfax County, is one of four CoreSite data centers that are included in this innovative NVIDIA data center program. Our Reston data center campus currently serves as the interconnection hub for AI developer platforms because it provides access to geographic and fiber diversity, and importantly the available power and capacity needed for our customers to scale.” With three data centers in Reston, CoreSite’s presence in Fairfax County will total more than 1.3 million square feet of colocation data center space upon full build-out to serve local businesses. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eccmyQw6
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Data labeling or computer annotation may seem mundane, but for Cody Hart, who is neurodivergent, it adds value to his life. “I live for myself in a way that I really didn't have the freedom of four or five years ago,” Hart said. Before being hired at Enabled Intelligence, Inc in Falls Church, Virginia, he was struggling in his grocery store deli job. “They talk to us, you know, like everyday people, which is not something that I would get very often when I was younger. When ADHD and other neurodivergents weren't very well understood,” Hart said. The AI technology company provides data solutions for the U.S. defense and intelligence community. The company announced Wednesday plans to recruit 100 AI data annotators who are neurodiverse, like Cody. This includes people on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Dyslexia and more.
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Fairfax County-based Black Girl Ventures' Founder and CEO Omi Bell was honored among 50 Black women of color from across the nation during the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. 2024 Power50 Women’s Luncheon at The Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C. The annual event honored the 2024 USBC Power50 Class, bringing together luminaries and leaders in business, politics, and culture to highlight the achievements and contributions of Black women across various sectors.
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Announces the Esteemed 2024 Power 50 Women’s List - USBC Network
https://www.usbcnetwork.com
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You're invited to attend the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce 2024 Economic Development Summit Breakfast as it hosts Fairfax County Economic Development Authority + Fairfax City Economic Development on Friday, April 26 at 7:45am. The Summit will look at the events and issues that will impact businesses in Fairfax County and City of Fairfax in 2024 and beyond. Speakers 🗣️ ▪️ Stephen Tarditi, Director of Market Intelligence at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority ▪️ Christopher Bruno, Director, Fairfax City Economic Development Topics will include: ▪️ An overview of commercial development activities. 🏗️🏙️ ▪️ Highlights of the commercial market in Fairfax, which is home to 10 Fortune 500 Companies, the largest IT employment base in the country, hundreds of foreign-owned firms and tens of thousands of small local business. 📈 This event is open to the public. Click below to register.
CFCC Events - Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
https://www.cfcc.org
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📢 BIG NEWS! JDSAT, Inc., a veteran-owned application development and data sciences firm, is investing $630,000 to expand its operations in Fairfax County. The company intends to invest in technical staff and analysts to support its growing artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data science business. The expansion will create 60 new jobs. “This new office opening signifies an exciting step in JDSAT’s growth, allowing us to expand both our teams and capabilities,” said Scott Woosley, CEO of JDSAT Inc. “As part of our commitment to provide a collaborative work environment for our talented staff, this new space offers the resources and amenities to thrive, fostering a sense of unity and inclusion. We’re thrilled to embark on this next chapter in such a vibrant community that aligns well with our company culture, and are so thankful to the State of Virginia and Fairfax County for their support.” 🔗: https://hubs.li/Q02tBZsz0
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Tanium, a cybersecurity firm has relocated from its local federal office in Bethesda to a new location in Reston that is more than twice the size of its former space. Tanium, whose software is used throughout the United States Department of Defense and other governmental agencies to monitor networking systems, has taken over the entire 10th floor — 12,850 square feet — at 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive. The new office, which comes with 360-degree views of Reston and the surrounding region, now serves as the base of local operations for more than 50 Tanium employees throughout the region.
Cybersecurity firm relocates federal office from Bethesda to Reston
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The 6th Annual Environment Expo is fun for the whole family! 📅 Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27 🕙11am - 3pm 📍Fort Hunt Park Experience an array of exhibitors, food, live music, face painting, reptile and raptor programs, the Purple Glass Monster, NPS Junior Ranger Program, touch-a-truck, make & takes + much more. And guess what? It's all completely free! Hear remarks from Fairfax County Government Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck 🗣️ Learn more ➡ https://hubs.li/Q02svqNj0