Foreign-owned firms are one of the fastest growing segments of Fairfax County’s business community. The County is home to more than 400 companies from more than 40 nations, more than any other jurisdiction in the Washington area (Fairfax County Economic Development Authority).Join the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce to learn why Fairfax County continues to attract international businesses. Gain perspectives from foreign- and locally-o...

Join the Fairfax Chamber for the next Professional Development workshop: Defining Digital Marketing Solutions, facilitated by G/O Digital, a Gannett company. Interested in learning more about how you can stay in front of your current clients and prospective clients wherever they are? Join us in a conversation about how other local businesses are using digital marketing platforms to generate new and qualified leads, how you can get ahead of the...

Join the Fairfax Chamber and its GovCon Council for the annual GovCon Symposium, which will focus on positioning yourself and your company for growth in the years to come. This program will focus on navigating the GovCon industry roller coaster and managing the twists and turns ahead. View of the Landscape from Top CEOs Featuring a discussion from top CEOs about navigating the current uncertain economic climate and finding success. Top CEOs wi...

When is it okay to text your boss? How do you deal with a manager who is younger than you? Does age and experience mean you are more qualified for the position? Join us for a panel discussion on the four generations at work today. Traditionalists (Born between 1925 and 1946) Baby Boomers (Born between 1946 and 1964) Generation Xers (Born between 1965 and 1980) Generation Ys or Millennials (born after 1980) Each generational group has distinct...

The meeting will begin with a presentation on the 2015 and 2016 federal budgets by Kevin Brancato, Director of Government Sales Research, Bloomberg Government. The discussion will also include an overview of the Gov Con council followed by an open roundtable discussion focusing on the industry challenges and opportunities attendees are experiencing. The Gov Con council is the Chamber's largest and most active council. This group alone facilita...

The lack of women in top corporate roles continues to make news headlines. With just 15 or 16 percent of Corporate level positions in the private sector filled by women,a national debate IS underway about women’s struggles to land top corporate jobs. Yet, more than ever, women in executive level positions continue to grow within the Government Contracting sector. Join the Fairfax Chamber for the annual Women in Government Contracting pro...

Please join chamber members and prospective members for this lunch and roundtable event where we will discuss the “Cloud”, what it is and what it can or will do for your business. This sure to be informative and topical event will take place at the chamber office and offer a lively discussion and networking opportunity. Lunch from an area restaurant will be provided by our 2011 sponsor, LEROS Technology Corporation. Register early...

The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce invites regional Small Business Federal Contractors to its first Government Contracting event of 2011. This must attend event focuses on DoD growth opportunities for small businesses, workshops on hot areas in DoD procurement and access to ARMY and DoD agencies located at Fort Belvoir. Small businesses will be able to learn how to engage with ARMY tenants, understand mission requirements, identify governm...

The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again host one of the most important events in Virginia politics. Recognized as the region's premier and most powerful business organization, the Fairfax County Chamber has hosted a debate in every major political race since 1989. This year's debate promises to be the political event of the season and seats are very limited. Tables of ten (10) are available for members at $1,000 and non-m...

A Look at the Privatization of Government Services for Better Efficiency During these difficult budgetary times, a panel of experts will lead a discussion of ideas on how the county can use competitive sourcing for greater efficiency in operations while creating economic opportunity for area businesses. The Chamber has a long-standing policy position of encouraging privatization of government services, whenever possible. Competitive Sourcing...