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FAIRFAX CITY, VA., April 24, 2025 –In honor of National Small Business Month in May, Fairfax City Economic Development is celebrating its many unique small businesses from April 28 to May 31. Fairfax City Small Business Month invites the community to explore the city’s diverse retail and small business offerings, take advantage of special promotions and experiences, and support local entrepreneurs and charitable causes.
Participating businesses are offering a variety of specials and promotions, including:
Other participants include Bond’s Escape Room, Fran’s Cake and Candy Supplies, Joylife Spa, Mode on Main by Mara, Paradise Games and Gifts, Cinema Arts Theatre, DIY Scent Studio, Omni Wellness & Performance, eXurb Fitness, Weber’s Pet Supermarket, and more.
On Saturday, May 31, Fairfax City will host a retail fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Old Town Square (10415 North St., Fairfax), where shoppers can browse select products and services from multiple local businesses all in one place. Participating businesses will have demonstrations including fashion shows, pilates classes, etc.
Each week during Fairfax City Small Business Week, a local charity will be highlighted. Participating businesses will have bins in-store to collect that week’s donation items. Participating charities include:
Week 1 (April 28-May 3) will support the Chris Atwood Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides reduction and recovery support services, resources and education. Donations being accepted are paper coffee cups, paper plates and bulk candy.
Week 2 (May 4-10) will support Britepaths, a nonprofit that provides food, financial assistance, financial education and workforce development for clients in Northern Virginia. Donations being accepted are paper towels and toilet paper.
Week 3: (May 11-17) will support the Humane Society of Fairfax City in its mission to help rescue and protect animals from abuse, neglect, abandonment and cruelty. Needed items being accepted is cat food and cat beds.
Week 4: (May 18-24) supports The Lamb Center, a ministry of Truro Anglican Church, functioning as a daytime drop-in shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Fairfax.
For more information on Small Business Month in Fairfax City, visit https://gofairfaxcity.com/small-business-month.
About Fairfax City Economic Development
Fairfax City Economic Development is a collaboration between the Fairfax City Economic Development Department and the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority, an independent agency administered by a commission appointed by the City Council to promote economic development activity within Fairfax. Fairfax City Economic Development helps attract businesses to the city, encourages and develops programs that foster connections between businesses, residents, and visitors of Fairfax City, and spearheads innovative programs and strategies devoted to positioning Fairfax City as an ideal location to start, grow, and scale a business. It is a founding member of the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance. Learn more at gofairfaxcity.com.
