International Business is Welcome

Expanding into the U.S. from Asia?

Contact Jaison Carter today!

Expanding into the U.S. from Europe?

Contact Mimi Wall today!

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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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.

We look forward to connecting! Find our info below.

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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.

Jaison Carter

Business Development Manager – International

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Mimi Wall is a Business Development Manager with over 8 years of experience in economic development in both the public and private spheres, as well as aviation management. Currently, she supports the expansion or relocation of international companies in Loudoun County, VA, where she’s responsible for fostering business partnerships, securing investments, and expanding the county’s economic footprint with a specific eye on companies based in Asia.

Mimi holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and German Language and Literature from the University of Alabama, and had the opportunity spend a summer abroad while completing undergraduate coursework. Mimi also holds a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Tennessee, focusing on the placemaking aspect of economic development, where her research also took her abroad.

Placemaking has been foundational to Mimi’s economic development career and approach to business development, which centers relationship building to community identity and long-term economic vitality.