Opportunities and Updates

News for Fairfax County Businesses

Prep Tip Tuesday: Emergency Preparedness for Small Businesses

Board of Supervisors Makes Outdoor Dining Program Permanent

SBA Washington Metro Area District Office

SBA Offers Economic Assistance to Mid-Atlantic Small Businesses Affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

GROW CON – Tools to Grow Your Business

IGNITE 2024 SPECIAL EVENT!

May 9, 2024 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ready to grow your business? Not sure what it will take? Join us for a FREE half-day, in-person conference, designed to equip small businesses with the tools to recognize and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Talent Up Fairfax Fund

The Talent Up Fairfax Fund is a Fairfax County workforce incentive, supported by funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, that matches county jobseekers with Fairfax County employers seeking to quickly fill open jobs through funded internship opportunities.

Talent Up is accepting applications now from employers and job seekers on a first-come, first-served basis. The application period will remain open until all funds allocated for work-based learning internships are filled and no later than December 31, 2024.

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THRIVE Technical Assistance Grants – Apply Now

Thrive is a technical assistance program to help small businesses recover from the negative COVID-19 economic impacts.

Through this program, approximately 600 businesses will receive consulting services valued up to $10,000, helping them reach their business goals and continue their post-pandemic recovery.

THRIVE applications will be accepted until the program funds are depleted, or April 30, 2024.

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Opportunities and Updates