Virginia Tech Politics and Planning Speaker Series
"Economic Development and Revitalization in Fairfax County: Fostering Economic Success"
Dr. Gerald Gordon, President, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, and
Barbara Byron, Director, Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization and Reinvestment
WHEN? October 20th, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE? SPIA Room 305, 1021 Prince Street
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (EDA) promotes Fairfax County as a world-class center of commerce and trade and the technology hub of the East Coast. With offices in Tysons Corner, San Francisco, Bangalore, Frankfurt, London, Seoul, and Tel Aviv, the EDA is an independent authority with a seven-member board of business leaders. It works to attract and retain business in the County to enhance the commercial tax base.
The Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization and Reinvestment (OCRR) facilitates strategic redevelopment and investment opportunities within targeted commercial areas that align with the community’s vision and that improve the economic vitality, appearance, and function of those areas. The County has seven established revitalization districts – Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners, Lake Anne, McLean, Merrifield, Richmond Highway Corridor, and Springfield. It also works actively in the effort to transform Tysons Corner.
Learn about the economic development strategies of these two entities and how they work in complementary ways to foster the long-term economic success and stability of the County.
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