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The Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation and Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Economic Outlook Summit Thursday, April 2 at 8am. This event will be held at the Belle Haven Country Club located at 6023 Fort Hunt Rd. More information and registration coming soon! |
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Affordable housing: A key element of economic development by former SFDC Executive Director, Lara Fritts: "A few months ago, I was talking with a fellow economic development professional who asked me, why I cared about affordable housing because in his words, "affordable housing isn't economic development." In his view economic development is meant to help companies facilitate new job creation, enhance the community's tax base, and provide opportunities for increasing household incomes. However, what happens when a community is so successful in its economic development efforts that the supply of housing decreases and prices escalate so quickly that jobs and income growth don't keep up?" Click here to read the full blog post. |
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What's Happening on the Corridor? |
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Transit and Transportation |
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The good, the bad and the unexplained: what you need to know about the WMATA budget, David Alpert & Ron Thompson report for Greater Greater Washington: "Soon, WMATA will formally be asking riders and other members of the public to weigh in on its next budget. There's a lot riders should understand, and weigh in on, in addition to proposed cuts or changes to bus service which have rightly attracted a lot of attention — some of which transit advocates have been requesting for years, and other items which are worrisome."
House Democrats unveil $760 billion infrastructure package — and call on Trump for bipartisan push, Michael Laris reports for The Washington Post: "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and top lieutenants on Wednesday outlined a $760 billion infrastructure package, appealing to President Trump to join in jump-starting a bipartisan priority he once hoped would serve as a key part of his legacy. The Democrats' ambitious and at times detailed proposal for building roads, transit systems, airports and water projects came with a glaring — and strategic — omission: They avoided saying how the vast majority of it should be paid for, arguing that Trump should be out front on that issue." Click here to read the full article.
Innovation Center Metro won't get a corporate name (for now), but a lot is already happening there., Canaan Merchant reports for Greater Greater Washington: "The last new Metro station in Fairfax County before Dulles Airport will be Innovation Center, a somewhat bland name which Metro briefly tried to sell to an unnamed 'Fortune 500 Company.' It had to pull back in the face of opposition from Fairfax County officials, but in the meantime, the area is bustling with change. I took a look around." |
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Upcoming Workshops and Events |
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2020 Annual Forecast and Luncheon, hosted by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. Thursday, February 11, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. "NAIOP's annual forecast this year will focus on the opportunities of this change, the evolution of our demographics, and its impact on the real estate investment strategies of our members."
Business Breakfast: Richmond Highway: Re-imagined, hosted by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. Thursday, February 13, 8:00 am - 9:30 am. "The February Business Breakfast will feature presentations on the redevelopment of Huntington Avenue and the Penn Daw area. Learn about new Affordable Housing planned for the avenue by Wesley Housing. Get an update on BRT, South Alex and Kings Crossing. With Metro on Huntington Avenue, the re-development of this important corridor will have an increasing impact on the area. This island in between Richmond Highway and Telegraph Road / North Kings Highway has the potential to be a major commercial and residential center. " Click here for details.
WNG International Networking Reception, hosted by Industrious. Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. "This event is convened under the auspices of the WNG International Roundtable, which supports leaders in the international arena, including the public, private, and independent sectors. This event presents an excellent networking opportunity for professionals in international business, international trade policy and international development. WNG Members register at the special member rate. Non-members are welcome to attend, though must register online in advance. Business casual. Cash bar. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Come join us!" Click here for details. |
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