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Fairfax County is less than 30 minutes from Washington DC. It is home to a huge number of growing businesses, with a focus on the Technology, Defence, Space, Aerospace, Cyber, and Quantum Computing sectors.
The State of Virginia boasts the highest concentration of tech talent of any state, and ranks #1 in the USA in terms of investment into computer science education. This is one of the initiatives that helps ensure a constant pipeline of top-tier employees.
Virginia also draws talent from thousands of service members who exit the armed services in Virginia every year, many with security clearances and a disciplined work ethic. This qualified workforce provides a stream of talent that enables growth in the US market for defence and security-focused business.
Victor Hoskins is President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). He is an MIT-trained Urban Planner and Real Estate Executive, currently overseeing the growth of the largest economy in Virginia (GDP $138 billion).
At FCEDA, Mr. Hoskins has led a team that has secured more than $3 billion in capital investment, working with companies that have announced the creation of more than 47,000 jobs and nearly 7.5 million square feet of commercial office space. Companies that have announced new locations or expansion in Fairfax County under Mr Hoskins’ leadership include Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon Web Services, Volkswagen Group of America, Amentum, Guidehouse, Starkist, Qualtrics, Alarm.com, Hilton, Clark Construction, Blue Origins, V2X and The Aerospace Corporation.
