$182K Awarded In Lease Incentives For Fairfax Tenants Grant Funding

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Fairfax City Economic Development awarded $182,642 to 20 local office-based businesses who committed to establish or expand their presence in the city as part of the Lease Incentives for Fairfax Tenants program.

"The LIFFT program was designed as an investment by our city into the future success of businesses vital to our community," said Fairfax City Mayor Catherine S. Read, during a ceremonial check presentation on Wednesday. "Assisting companies in establishing their brick-and-mortar homes here helps diversify our local economy. From home health care and legal services to pediatric therapy and biotech innovation, Fairfax City is conveniently located for where their employees live in the region.”

The following businesses are the latest businesses who have received money from the LIFFT program by signing new or expanded leases in priority office buildings with the city:

• Aaya Home Healthcare LLC
• Amana Home Healthcare LLC
• Ayaan Home Healthcare LLC
• Birdsong Home Healthcare LLC
• Cherish Home Health Care LLC
• Collective Investment Group
• Fairfax Pediatric Therapy
• Fox & Moghul LLC
• Genetix IQ Inc
• McCollum Legal PLLC
• Merle Norman Cosmetics Company
• Neutral Ground Consulting Group
• Northern Virginia Eye Physicians
• Phoenix Acupuncture
• Sinch Weight Loss Fairfax Inc
• Spine Sports Regenerative Medicine Institute LLC
• SunnyDays Pediatric Therapy, LLC
• Ultimate Spine Health
• Virginia Family Law Center
• Virginia's Rehabilitation LLC (dba: Virginia's Physical Therapy)

"LIFFT is a prime example of how Fairfax City is working to support a vibrant commercial office market through innovative incentive programs," said FCED CEO Christopher Bruno. "By providing financial support to businesses, we are actively encouraging growth, attracting new tenants, and retaining existing ones. Thanks to the support and approval of the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority, we can distribute these funds and further bolster the economic resilience of our local business community."

On Wednesday, FCED also announced that it's accepting applications from businesses for the next round of LIFFT funding. More information is available at: gofairfaxcity.com/business-assistance/incentives-grants.

"This program was developed as a win-win-win for Fairfax City's tax revenue, businesses looking to relocate or expand, and building owners navigating challenges in a post-COVID world," said Nicole Toulouse, FCED’s senior assistant director of business investment. "In total, over 18,000 square feet of office space have been leased. We anticipate tenants will pay almost $2,000,000 to City landlords over the course of their leases, and the City to receive over $736,000 in tax revenue during that time.