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Fairfax City Economic Development highlights tourism push, business retention programs

Fairfax City Council · May 27, 2025
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City economic development staff and the Economic Development Authority reported on branding, business retention incentives, and a new tourism focus that could include a DMO designation and temporary TOT changes to support marketing and visitor promotion.

City economic development staff and the Economic Development Authority presented a broad update on Monday night about efforts to support businesses, attract investment and build a tourism identity for Fairfax City.

Chris Bruno, director of Fairfax City Economic Development, said the office has rebranded as Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) and operates in a hybrid model with the EDA to provide services to small businesses and to pursue strategic partnerships. "We are pretty consistent in stressing that we are a non-regulatory, client-focused agency," Bruno said.

Business programs: Staff described…

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