Fairfax Times - Carfax Brings Governor and 120 New Jobs to Centreville

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By Bonnie Stephens Fairfax County Times

Every day is "Bring Your Dog To Work Day," and every week employees partake in "Free Lunch Friday" at the all new Carfax headquarters in Centreville. These incentives, along with a convenient Fairfax County location, a top-rated CEO, a slick new workplace, and a growing company are what Carfax execs hope will attract 120 new top-notch employees.

On June 17, Governor Terry McAuliffe joined government officials, local business leaders, dozens of guests and more than 700 Team Carfax members to celebrate the completion of a major company expansion. With support from the Governor and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), Carfax has invested more than $5 million to expand its headquarters, invest in new technology, and eventually create more than a hundred new jobs.

"The expansion of Carfax is an excellent reflection of the strong business environment in Fairfax County and Virginia, and I am pleased to congratulate the company for their success," said McAuliffe. "As we work to bring new jobs and investments to the Commonwealth, we are also making significant strides helping existing Virginia businesses grow. We will continue to work with Virginia businesses to build on the success we are having building the new Virginia economy."

"Companies like Carfax are a vital component in our new Virginia economy," added Virginia's Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones. "I want to congratulate Carfax on both the exciting new expansion and the deep commitment to their team members. Our workforce is our most valuable asset, and I thank Carfax for sharing our goal to make Virginia the best place to work and live."

Carfax also announced it has earned national recognition as a Top Workplace in Greater Washington. Carfax has been recognized for its distinct culture, focus on collaboration and commitment to innovation by numerous organizations over the years. This latest distinction, based on employee feedback, has been awarded to Carfax three times in a row.

"It is an honor for us to share such an important day in Carfax history with the Governor, our Congressmen and all our invited guests," said Carfax president Dick Raines. "Thanks in part to the support of the Governor and Fairfax County, we will continue helping millions of people from a state-of-the-art workspace where our employees come to succeed and grow. Earning recognition as a Top Workplace speaks to the pride Team Carfax has in our products and the respect we have for one another."

The Carfax expansion project was secured for Virginia by the VEDP, working in conjunction with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Loudoun County. To help support the project, Governor McAuliffe approved a $150,000 grant from the Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund. Carfax employees now enjoy a workspace designed to promote collaboration, transparency and wisdom of crowds, core principles of the Carfax Playbook.

CEO Dick Raines, a dog lover himself, brought his four-legged friend, Bailey, up on stage with him to announce the major headquarters expansion in Fairfax County. Project Manager Bill Lycette, with his dog Beauregard, states that he's been with Carfax for 12 years and loves it. His devoted canine companion enjoys pats on the head and leisurely strolls around the office with Bill while he completes his work day.

Carfax has been part of the Northern Virginia business community for 23 years and was one of the first technology companies to help establish the Dulles Corridor as one of the nation's leading tech hubs. The company handles 2.7 million information requests daily, and continues to grow.

"This expansion cements Carfax as an integral partner to Northern Virginia families, law enforcement, and businesses," said Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va), who was also in attendance for the ribbon cutting.

"Carfax is an excellent example of a company that is diversifying the Fairfax County economic base as it grows," said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). "This is a leading firm in the automotive and data-analytics sectors that is taking full advantage of the excellent IT-based workforce we have, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to help the company expand its presence in the county."

Team Carfax highlighted the company's history in Virginia, its vision and core business principles during the Governor's visit. Guests also toured the pet-friendly environment at Carfax, and learned about the many other unique benefits that make Carfax a well-recognized Top Workplace.

Spontaneous happy hours, extra days off and gym memberships will also help attract new employees to the new Centreville location. The movers and shakers of Carfax have announced that they are "driven to succeed."

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