Tag: entrepreneurship
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Spanberger Announces $5 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $5 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects supporting entrepreneurship, quantum workforce development, and manufacturing training across the Commonwealth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Quantum Hubworkforce developmenteconomic developmentmanufacturingentrepreneurshipVirginia
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Fairfax County Boosts Local Businesses with New Resources, AI Tools, and Funding Opportunities
Fairfax County's CORE initiative offers local businesses a new AI search tool, prototyping labs, and a vital survey to shape economic strategy, alongside grants and accelerator programs.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor Fairfax CountySmall BusinessNova LabsEntrepreneurshipFood BusinessVirginiaFairfax CORE
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George Mason University Celebrates Philanthropy, Innovation, and Global Leadership
George Mason University highlights a major gift from Anil and Anupama Sharma to its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, alongside student engineering successes, a valuable internship, and the Carter School's first year leading a UN academic network.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceRoboticsEconomyGeneral Politics George Mason UniversityPhilanthropyInnovationEntrepreneurshipCarter SchoolUnited NationsEngineeringGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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Fairfax County Unveils Comprehensive Support for Businesses and Employees
Fairfax County CORE announces expanded SBA loan limits up to $10M, free business databases via the public library, and $50K homeownership grants for employees, alongside various entrepreneurial programs and workshops.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentReal EstateEconomyBankingEmployment and LaborEducationState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax CountySmall Business AdministrationBusiness ResourcesLoansHomeownership AssistanceEntrepreneurshipGrantsFairfax CORE
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GoCanvas Founder James Quigley Highlights Fairfax NOVA's Role in $780M Acquisition
James Quigley's GoCanvas, a global software leader, was acquired for over $780 million, showcasing Fairfax County's innovation ecosystem. Quigley credits the region's talent and support, continuing to foster growth through Refraction and the FCEDA.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsReal Estate Fairfax CountyGoCanvasJames QuigleyEntrepreneurshipTechnologyAcquisitionNorthern VirginiaFairfax County Economic Development Authority
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Fairfax County Unveils New Opportunities for Small Businesses, From Food Sales to Commercial Spaces and Disaster Relief
Fairfax County businesses gain significant support in July 2026, with new laws expanding home-based food sales, premier commercial spaces at The Commons, low-interest SBA disaster loans, and various grants and training programs.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentReal EstateLegal Fairfax CountySmall BusinessHome-Based Food BusinessesSBA Disaster LoansCommercial Real EstateEntrepreneurshipGrantsFairfax CORE