OUR
MARKET
NORTHERN
VIRGINIA
For NOVEXUS customers interested in establishing their
company in Northern Virginia, the "Internet Valley"
of the world, the region offers thriving commerce, revolutionary
technologies, and a multitude of industries.
 Home
to more than 2 million people, the area’s population
exceeds that of many U.S. states. Northern Virginia
cities and counties lead much of the country in the
number of executive jobs, in high-income households,
and in the excellence of its public school system. Northern
Virginia is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan
Area, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United
States.
In
recent decades, Northern Virginia has experienced enormous
growth in the technology sector, most especially in
the Dulles Technology Corridor, boasting such well-known
companies as AOL. This economic boom has attracted many
people from all over the United States and throughout
the world. The region has recovered relatively quickly
from the effects of the dot-com bubble because of increased
defense spending in the wake of the September 11, 2001
attacks and the Iraq War. Other large corporate employers
include ExxonMobil near Falls Church, IBM in Manassas,
and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
in Reston.
Moreover,
its close proximity to Washington, D.C. makes Northern
Virginia a desirable spot for government and defense
contractors. The federal government is a major employer
in Northern Virginia, which is home to numerous government
agencies, such as the Central Intelligence Agency, the
Pentagon (the headquarters of the Department of Defense),
Fort Myer, Fort Belvoir, Marine Corps Base Quantico,
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the United
States Geological Survey. The activity in this area
tends to shield Northern Virginia from the effects of
recession.
From
Northern Virginia, businesses can access a regional
market of 6 million people and link directly to national
and international markets. Its strategic location on
the mid-Atlantic coast puts businesses within 500 miles
of nearly half of the nation’s population.
Business
Services and Resources
The organizations below can provide support to business
development efforts in their respective areas.*
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Virginia Chamber of Commerce is the only advocate
for Virginia’s entire business community
and speak for entrepreneurs and leaders in every
business sector who share a common understanding
that Virginia’s strong business climate
is key to Virginia’s prosperity
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The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
is the membership and trade association for the
technology community in Northern Virginia and is
the largest technology council in the nation. NVTC
has about 1100 member companies representing more
than 200,000. Its membership includes companies
from all sectors of the technology industry including
information technology, software/hardware, Internet,
ISPs, telecommunications, biotechnology, bioinformatics,
aerospace, and nanotechnology as well as service
providers.
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Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
(FCEDA) promotes Fairfax County, Virginia, as
a world-class center of commerce and trade and
the technology hub of the east coast. The FCEDA
provides a wide array of information and free
services designed to help American and international
businesses locate or expand commercial operations
in Fairfax County.
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SWEDEN
For NOVEXUS customers seeking information about entering
the Swedish market, Sweden is a technologically advanced
country with a solid infrastructure and efficient transportation
and communications systems.  The
country is characterized by its long coastlines, large
forests, and numerous lakes.
Sweden is one of the countries located furthest from
the Equator. It extends from north to south at roughly
the same latitude as Alaska or—in the Southern
Hemisphere—the stretch of ocean between Cape Horn
in South America and the Antarctic continent. In terms
of area, it is similar to Spain, Thailand, or California.
In population, it is comparable to Belgium, Ecuador,
or New Jersey.
Listed below are specific organizations that can assist
Swedish companies in the United States.*
*The
list of organizations does not claim to be complete
in any way, nor does it imply that NOVEXUS has any business
arrangement with these organizations.
| Embassy
of Sweden, Washington DC
The Embassy of Sweden in Washington,
D.C. is one of the largest Swedish legations in
the world. The Embassy is the official communications
link between the Swedish and American governments.
The Ambassador heads the Embassy and is the official
representative of the Swedish Government to the
United States Government.
901, 30th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Telephone: (202) 467-2600
Fax: (202) 467-2699
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The
Swedish Institute (SI)
The Swedish Institute (SI) is a public agency
that promotes interest in Sweden abroad. SI seeks
to establish cooperation and lasting relations
with other countries through active communication
and cultural, educational and scientific exchanges.
The SI’s operations are carried out in close
cooperation with Swedish and foreign partners,
as well as with Swedish embassies and consulates
around the world.
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Swedish-American Chambers
of Commerce of the USA
SACC-USA’s mission is to promote trade and
commerce between the United States and Sweden
by providing leadership and guidance to the Regional
Chamber network and to Swedish and American Companies.
1403 King Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone : (703) 836-6560
Fax : (703) 836-6561
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The
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Washington,
D.C.
SACC-DC is a membership organization
dedicated to the development of business relationships
between the Greater Washington area and Sweden.
House of Sweden
2900 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 536-1570
Fax: (202) 536-1501
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