Fairfax County is hosting a vendor forum and small business conference on October 8 from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. The event, designed for small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses, will include a free reverse trade show, workshops including “How to Sell to Fairfax County,” networking, and information on financial management and marketing and more. For more information, visit fairfaxcounty.gov.