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Accelerate Business Growth

Mason Enterprise Center – MEC Fairfax

Mason Enterprise Center

The Mason Enterprise Center (MEC) is Fairfax City’s own business incubator, a cooperative venture in economic development that supports the startup of new businesses by providing small office space and shared-office services such as a receptionist, secretarial services, a reception area, conference rooms and office equipment facilities.

This means the MEC offers a valuable opportunity to start-ups and entrepreneurs on behalf of Fairfax City by helping to reduce overhead costs during the critical first few years of operation.

Upon a business’s graduation and relocation to their own office space in the City, the new business is eligible for a $15,000 grant from the Fairfax City EDA to further smooth their growing pains.

The MEC has a strong track record: Over the program’s first 15 years, nearly half of all MEC graduate startups successfully moved into their own space in Fairfax City.

Join the MEC business community and grow your company!

  • Dedicated Mentors
  • Access to ICAP, SBA, Virginia PTAC Programs
  • Funding & Investment Opportunities
  • Community of Entrepreneurs
  • Flexible Lease Arrangements
  • Conference Rooms & Dedicated Offices

Choose the right membership for you and become a part of a greater network! Our team of mentors and business counselors includes experienced business professionals who have the expertise and knowledge you may be just beginning to learn or need to refine. Whether you need a work desk, office suite, virtual office, or occasional meeting space, the MEC will provide the environment to suit the needs of your growing business.

 

MEC Fairfax Partners

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Member Benefits

Growth Benefits

Flexible Leases

Free, Dedicated Mentors

ICAP, SBDC, Virginia PTAC Programs

Day Passes & Virtual Membership

Turn-Key Furnished Offices

Meeting & Conference Rooms

Business Benefits

Internet & Phone Answering

Mail & Courier Services

Accounting & Tax Support

Payroll Assistance

Group Health Insurance

High-speed Internet Access

 

Mason Enterprise Center Impact

Business & Technical Assistance to 10,000 Startups & Small Businesses

Launched Over 150+ Tech Entrepreneurs in Mason Incubators

Helped 700 Companies Win Government Contracts

Advised 150 Faculty & Students on Bringing New Tech to Market

350+ Business Training Events with 4,000+ Attendees

Seminars, Workshops, & Networking Events

The Mason Enterprise Center and its cadre of trainers and instructors offer a wide variety of high-quality professional programs on topics relevant to small business owners in the community. No matter your current state of advancement, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in a thriving business environment and learn from experienced professionals to develop your own business. Our team is dedicated to helping you obtain the knowledge and connections you need to nurture your company.

Upcoming MEC-Fairfax Events

Interested in meeting with MEC Fairfax

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