SpiderOak Moves HQ to Reston, Joins Northern Virginia Space Hub Cyber space resiliency company SpiderOak is reaching out for new horizons – not only has it segued its business operations from, well… Earth — to space on satellites — but has moved its headquarters to the Reston Town Center in Fairfax County. A U.S.-owned and operated software company, SpiderOak delivers end-to-end cybersecurity …
Nearly 200 Job Seekers, Employers Connected at Veteran and Military Career Fair Nearly 200 job seekers attended the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s most recent Veterans, Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses Career Fair held on May 10, 2023, at the National Museum of the United States Army in Ft. Belvoir; and on May 11, 2023, on a virtual basis. The event …
For the second consecutive year, Team Vienna emerged the victor in the annual Mayors’ Fitness Challenge. The friendly competition between the Town of Vienna and Falls Church and Fairfax cities encourages residents to get moving and log their minutes of exercise in the name of community spirit and team pride. Vienna’s 195 participants, ranging in age from 8 to 88, …
Five years ago, a team of visionary and tech savvy entrepreneurs developed Aseel, a tech-based startup which provides a digital platform, allowing artisans to sell their handcrafted products and provide humanitarian aid to—and from—anywhere in the world. There are also opportunities to fight for the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. How you can support is divided into two major platforms—Buy Good …
Looking for a fun, delicious, and colorful way to spend Saturday morning that also supports a good cause? On Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Vienna Optimists’ Farmers Market — the only Farmers Market in Fairfax County run by a non-profit — makes its highly-anticipated return to the Vienna Community Center parking lot, and all of …
Dev Technology Group to Expand Operations in Fairfax County, Creating 90 New Jobs Dev Technology Group, an information technology services company delivering mission-critical applications and systems to the federal government, will invest $366,000 to expand in Fairfax County, according to an announcement by Governor Glenn Youngkin. Due to a substantial increase in demand for its services, the company is investing …
Nine local businesses and organizations were recognized for their efforts to adopt environmentally sustainable practices during the Vienna Town Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 1, 2023. The annual Sustainability Challenge, sponsored by the Town’s Conservation and Sustainability Commission, encourages local businesses to demonstrate sustainable practices in one or more of five areas: Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, Waste Reduction, Transportation and …
Community-focused Fairfax County Bunnyman Brewing Named for Urban Legend In celebration of National Small Business Week, we are proud to highlight Bunnyman Brewery, a Fairfax County small business. Locally owned, founded and operated by Eric Barrett and Sam Gray, Burke, Va.-based Bunnyman Brewing is named after a long-time local urban myth about an ax-wielding man dressed in a white bunny costume who …
For the second year in a row, the Town of Vienna is getting national recognition with three Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards from the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC). The awards were announced April 19 at the organization’s annual conference in Portland, Oregon. The Town was recognized for excellence in the digital e-newsletter category taking first place for …
Local dancer Chelsea Cushing Dances as “Candy” on Netflix’s Dance Monsters. Who knew, as they watched the Netflix hit series Dance Monsters, that one of our local dancers was masquerading before the judges. Chelsea Cushing, a resident of Great Falls, Virginia, was one of the 2022 cast members of the popular show, disguised as the character “Candy.” “I’d describe Dance …
