The January SFDC Newsletter is Here!

January 2021 Newsletter

Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County

"Aspiring Entrepreneur? Small Business Start-Up?

Join our panel of small business experts for an interactive webinar on how to start your business. We will provide you with informative step-by-step information sessions that will cover registering your business, permitting requirements, business feasibility and business plan basics, business certifications, financing options, and government resources."

Made in Fairfax Directory

"The Made in Fairfax Directory provides an opportunity for residents and supporters to connect directly with Fairfax County makers."

Visit the Directory!

What's Happening on the Corridor?

Local News

Transit and Transportation

Metrobus and Fairfax Connector to Resume Fares, Front-Door Boarding in the New Year - from Alexandria Living Magazine: "In March, local bus services including DASH, Metrobus and Fairfax Connector discontinued collection of fares and required rear-door boarding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced that Metrobus will resume collection of fares and front-door boarding on Jan. 3." Click here to read the full article.

Fairfax seeks input on long-term transit plan - from Inside NOVA: "The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is beginning outreach on the 10-year Transit Strategic Plan and is seeking input from county residents. The TSP is a county-wide review of bus service and a plan for future service. Residents are being asked to engage and share their ideas and concerns for the future of the Fairfax Connector bus system."

Click here to read the full article .

Months of pandemic teleworking have left some missing their commutes

- from the Washington Post: "Even when Shayne Swift works from home, the high school principal ends her day behind the wheel of her forest-green Jeep Liberty, chatting by phone with family and friends. But Swift isn’t driving. Usually, she said, she sits parked in her driveway in Northwest Washington — the closest she often gets to something she has dearly missed during the pandemic: her commute." Click here to read the full article.

Upcoming Events

Public Meeting: North Hill Park Development Project - Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 PM, hosted by the Fairfax County Park Authority: "The Fairfax County Park Authority will hold a virtual public meeting on January 6, 2021, to discuss development plans for North Hill Park, located near the intersection of Richmond Highway and Dart Drive in Alexandria, Virginia."

Click here for more information.

34th Annual Town Meeting 2021 - Saturday, February 6, 9:00 AM - NOON, hosted by Mount Vernon District: "Meet your Supervisor and County, state and federal leaders. Have your questions answered, learn about issues important to you, connect with County agencies and community service providers, and mingle with your neighbors. The highlight of the morning will be taking a “virtual flying tour” of all that is happening in the District with your “pilot” Supervisor Storck." Click here for more information.

Richmond Highway COVID-19

Business Directory

SFDC, Fairfax County Government and partner organizations have created a business directory to help inform residents of which businesses are still open during this crisis and how they can support local businesses whether they are open or not. Additionally, we plan to offer various services including technical assistance, marketing, and pertinent information directly to local business owners affected by the current economic environment.