Nearly 2,750 jobs – many in information technology-related fields – were or will be added to the Fairfax County economy by 34 companies that used Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) services and resources during the second quarter of 2005. Combined with totals from the first quarter, the FCEDA this year has worked with 62… Read more »

The Watch – Looking out for Small Busines – 2nd edition, 2005 ActioNet Turns Vision Into Action Ashley W. Chen, President & CEO of ActioNet, founded the company in 1998 with a ‘dream of building something great’ Based in Fairfax, VA – ActioNet is an SEI CMM level 3 certified information technology services firm specializing… Read more »

County Takes Lead in Regional Minority Business Program The theme for the county’s First Annual Minority Enterprise (MED) Day last fall was “Achieving Success Through Contracting & Financial Partnerships.” The event is an initiative of the National Capital Minority Business Opportunity Committee (NCMBOC). Hosted by County Executive Jack Johnson, the power breakfast networking event attracted… Read more »

Minority Enterprise Advocate – January/February, 2005 Economic Empowerment & National Women’s Leadership Conference Special Edition: Distinguised Minority Women in Business – Ashley W. Chen, President & CEO, ActioNet, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia Ashley W. Chen earned both her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science degrees in five years and with honors. After graduation, she took… Read more »

The Washington Times – September 28, 2004 Fairfax, VA Based Firm Turns ‘Vision Into Action’ WASHINGTON -“Ashley Chen is to ActioNet, what adrenaline is to entrepreneurial spirit,” states Joseph Loddo, district director of SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office. “The American small business community is a source of innovation and job creation, and it represents… Read more »

Doing Business – Fairfax Chamber of Commerce The Voice of Business in Northern Virginia – September 2004 In Their Own Words: Turning Vision Into Action Ashley W. Chen, President and CEO, ActioNet When Ashley W. Chen started ActioNet in 1998, she found her inspiration in the words of a Japanese philosopher: “…action without vision is… Read more »

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce VOICE – June/July 2004 An update for emerging member companies: Our members are winners… Congratulations to the following companies for their achievements and recognition as a Fantastic 50 Winner for 2004. We salute those winners who are members of our organization and want to share with you some of their… Read more »

Washington Metropolitan Area District Office – June 25, 2004 Contact: Sheila D. Thomas Release Number: 04- 32 (202) 606-4000, ext. 276 Internet Address: [email protected] Fairfax, VA Based Firm Turns ‘Vision into Action’ WASHINGTON -“Ashley Chen is to ActioNet, what adrenaline is to entrepreneurial spirit,” states Joseph Loddo, district director of SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District… Read more »