Surrounded by jurisdictions 50 times its size, the City of Fairfax has mastered the art of punching above its weight. In this episode, Chris Bruno shares how this 25,000-resident community competes with neighboring giants and transforms limitations into strategic advantages.Key Takeaways:How you can create strategic alliances that allow your smaller jurisdiction to participate on a larger stage The frameworks for developing business support initiatives that can lower vacancy rates and stimulate business growth in your communityHow to showcase your achievements, build brand recognition, and secure resources to future-proof your local economy against potential challengesResources Mentioned:NoVA EDAFairfax CityWork in NoVAAbout the Guest: Chris Bruno serves as the CEO and Director of Fairfax City Economic Development, as well as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Fairfax. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrismbrunoThe EDO Breakthrough podcast is brought to you by PPR Strategies. PPR Strategies is a strategic consulting firm working specifically with EDOs and other place-based organizations. We share the unique stories of communities through communications, strategic planning, marketing, media relations, and more. Visit us at pprstrategies.com/edobreakthrough to learn more and to submit a question for a future episode. Produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions.

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