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Welcome New Businesses
Mayor DeBenedittis celebrates the reopening of the Holiday Inn Express on Elden Street, following extensive renovations. Welcome to these additional new businesses that recently opened in the Town of Herndon:
Mom's Organic Market
424 Elden Street
Soliloquy Bridal Couture
754 Elden Street, #103
Paragon Communications Solutions
585 Grove Street, #202
Privia, LLC
555 Herndon Parkway, #250
Click here for a listing of all new businesses opened recently.
A new town ordinance allows businesses to celebrate their grand openings with additional signage and special events. Permits for grand openings must be applied for within eight months of the business opening to the public. E-mail the town's Community Development department for more information.
Interested in having the Mayor or Town Councilmembers attend your grand opening or special event? Let us know! |
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The Herndon Festival - A
Great Way to Promote Your Business!
Looking for a highly visible way to get your business in front of 80,000-plus - and give back to your community in the process? Consider sponsorship of the 32nd annual Herndon Festival, held May 31- June 3. As the largest free event in the region, the Herndon Festival was voted "Best Celebration for Families" by the readers of Family Magazine. Take a closer look at sponsorship opportunities at www.herndonfestival.net or contact jacqui.mathews@herndon-va.gov. |
Quick Links Official Town of Herndon Web site
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Herndon Chamber of Commerce |
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| The Silver Line is Coming!
The Town of Herndon is well into planning for the arrival of Metrorail later in this decade. The station will be built in the median of the Dulles Toll Road, with a pedestrian bridge that will connect the station to Herndon. The study area includes a core of approximately 110 acres north of the new station and is targeted for possible transit-oriented development. The town's consultant on the Metro Area Study Project, VHB Inc., has developed an updated draft plan for the area. Community meetings have been conducted to get business and citizen input in the plan.
As a Herndon business, your input into the plan is vital. The Town Council is holding a public hearing on the Metro Area Study plan on Tuesday, February 14, 7pm in the Ingram Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St., Herndon. Please check out the draft plan, and let the council know what you think by following this link. |
| Tax Exemption for New Businesses Begins This Month
Qualifying businesses opening locations within the town are exempt from paying business license taxes for one year, beginning this month; and for two years, beginning January 2013 and thereafter.
Qualifications required for businesses that claim the exemption include location in one of the town's business zoning districts; businesses located in districts zoned for residential purposes (home-based businesses) do not qualify. Businesses must also locate within the town's corporate limits for the first time to claim the exemption, as opposed to location via merger, acquisition, name change or change in business model. All businesses, including those exempt from paying business licenses taxes, must obtain business licenses. For more information, visit the "Business" tab on the town's Web site, www.herndon-va.gov. |
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Stat Snapshot
Herndon boasts an engaged, educated citizenry - an outstanding talent pool from which businesses can draw. Some stats:
We're Highly Qualified:
42.7% hold Bachelor's degrees or higher
34% are employed in management or professional occupations
We're Young:
Median age is 33.4 years
We're Diverse:
Minorities represent 49.3% of the population
19.3% speak two or more languages fluently |
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Call for Nominations:
Mayor to Recognize Distinguished Corporate Volunteers
For the first time, the Mayor's annual Volunteer Appreciation Award program includes a category recognizing businesses or corporations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the Town of Herndon through volunteerism. Nominees for the inaugural Distinguished Corporate Service Award should have an historical record of supporting volunteerism through innovation, employee volunteer programs, and/or monetary support through event sponsorships. The Distinguished Corporate Service Award will be presented at the annual Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Night, held this year on Sunday evening, April 15. Click here for more information and a nomination form. |
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