Nicole leads the team as Economic Development Director. She joined the Town of Vienna in January 2025 after previously serving as Senior Assistant Director for Business Investment with Fairfax City Economic Development. While in Fairfax City, Nicole led initiatives that strengthened the city’s commercial tax base and worked to advance the city’s Comprehensive Plan, including supporting business grants to improve facades and reduce vacancies.
Toulouse holds a Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts in public policy and economics, both from the University of Delaware. She is also the chair of the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance’s Business Development Committee where she assists in business attraction efforts for the region.
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Ashley is the division's marketing and business engagement specialist. She comes from Roanoke, Virginia and is passionate about helping small business leaders tell their stories, build community, and attract new customers. She obtained her degree in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Journalism from the James Madison University.
Learn about local government and economic development by working with a dynamic team that helps enhance, shape, and cultivate a vibrant and business-friendly environment for the community. We offer spring, summer, and fall internships on two tracks: marketing and communications, and research and analysis.
The Economic Development Department is here to support you in growing and strengthening your business.
