International Business is Welcome

Nonstop Connectivity to the World

Loudoun County is the ideal U.S. gateway for international businesses looking to expand in a thriving, globally connected market. With direct access to Washington, D.C., and Dulles International Airport, Loudoun offers seamless connections to major cities worldwide. The county’s business-friendly environment, strong international partnerships, and diverse industries—ranging from technology and data centers to aerospace and agriculture—make it an attractive location for global companies. Loudoun also provides access to a highly educated workforce, world-class infrastructure, and robust economic development support to help international businesses succeed and grow.

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Make Your U.S. Expansion Decision Count. Start in Loudoun.

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Loudoun County, Virginia is where global companies land and scale. Strategically located next to Washington Dulles International Airport and at the center of the nation’s second-largest tech talent market, Loudoun offers unmatched access to customers, talent, and infrastructure.

From cybersecurity and data centers to life sciences and advanced manufacturing, companies choose Loudoun because it works:

Immediate access to global markets and decision-makers
A highly educated, business-ready workforce
World-class digital infrastructure in Data Center Alley
Metro-connected, mixed-use developments built for the next generation of business
A proven track record of supporting international companies entering the U.S. market

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International Companies: Welcome to Loudoun!

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ACCESS TO TOP TALENT

Hiring locally? Locating in Loudoun gives your business talent recruiting access to industry leaders already working for top federal agencies, research institutions and think tanks. Loudoun boasts one of the most educated workforces in the country, with more than 60% of the labor pool possessing a bachelor’s degree or higher.

To best meet your hiring needs, our team offers ombudsman services that develop custom workforce solutions. This non-cash incentive is available for international companies looking to scale in Loudoun County.

Foreign-Owned Firms

Loudoun County, Virginia has become a top location for international businesses looking to access the U.S. market. Our desirable East Coast location provides access to a world-class airport, a highly educated workforce, and proximity to the world’s largest customer, the federal government. Loudoun’s international business base consists of more than 120 known firms from 27 countries. The Loudoun-based facilities of the foreign-owned companies are the U.S. or North American headquarters, R&D or sales offices.

Access to Key Customers

Locating in Loudoun puts you within commuting distance of your existing and future customers, including the U.S. federal government, defense and federal contractors, major telecom and financial entities, and the largest dark fiber and data center hub on Earth.

Whether your services are best suited for public, private or institutions of higher education, Loudoun has the access you want and we can make the introductions that you need.

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With You Every Step of the Way

Locate In Loudoun: Our real estate intelligence manager is available to generate land and building reports that meet your needs and specifications.
Navigate the Process: We will work with you on any zoning and permitting questions, as well as helping you navigate the county’s process to open your business. Our Fast-Track Commercial Incentive Program, which can shorten the development process by up to 75% for qualifying projects.
Develop Your Workforce: Our workforce development manager is a dedicated resource for talent development, overseeing the Work In Loudoun initiative. Whether your client needs help with workforce attraction, retention or upskilling, we can provide the introductions and access to resources to keep up with your client’s growth plans.

Global Access, Local Advantage

Dulles International Airport

With Washington Dulles International Airport in our backyard, Loudoun County businesses enjoy nonstop access to 140+ cities across the globe. Whether you’re shipping products, welcoming international clients, or flying out for a global pitch, your gateway to the world is right here in Loudoun.

Reach Out

Jaison Carter is a Business Development Manager with over 8 years of experience in building relationships, meeting client needs, and engaging with the government and private sectors. Currently, he supports the expansion or relocation of international companies in Loudoun County, VA, where he’s responsible for fostering business partnerships, securing investments, and expanding the county’s economic footprint with a specific eye on companies based in Europe.

Jaison has an extensive background in Europe with grandparents hailing from Bremen, Germany and Paris, France, countries he visited often growing up. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University in 2011 where much of his studies focused on the political and economic history of the European continent. As part of his studies, Jaison participated in a study abroad program based out of Freiburg, Germany which was focused on the European Union. He also served as an intern with what was then the United Kingdom Trade & Investment Team at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C.