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Major Companies

Arlington, Home to Top Companies in the Nation

From tech startups and internationally recognized corporations to major defense and aerospace firms, companies choose Arlington because of our vast and diverse talent pool, range of transportation options, business-friendly culture and proximity to federal agencies and policymakers.

Top Private Employers

A Robust Business Ecosystem

Some of the top companies in Arlington, VA serve as stable anchors to our thriving and diversified business ecosystem. They create quality career opportunities, attract world-class talent and help support a robust economy.

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Fortune 1000

Fortune 1000 Companies in Arlington, VA

Fortune 1000 is an annual list of the 1,000 largest US companies based on revenue. Eight Arlington companies made the Fortune 1000 list in 2025, including three on the elite Fortune 500 list. Additionally, 41 Virginia companies make up the list, highlighting the Commonwealth as an exceptional place to do business.

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Inc. 5000

Fastest-Growing Private Companies Choose Arlington

Arlington's high concentration of well-educated workers and tech ecosystem with a federal agency foundation provides the perfect environment for companies to grow quickly. The 2024 Inc. 5000 list, an annual ranking of high-growth private companies, contained 21 Arlington companies.

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Federal Anchors

Concentration of Federal Research Agencies

There is an estimated 25,000 employees working at Arlington-based federal government agencies (not including military personnel stationed at the Pentagon or Joint Base Myer). In addition to being the home of the Pentagon and Department of Defense, Arlington has an impressive concentration of leading federal research agencies generating the ideas and technologies of tomorrow.

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Recent News

Thinking of Starting a Business in Arlington?

July 30, 2025

Have a business idea but not sure where to begin? Tired of making money for someone else and ready to write your own paycheck? Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch team is here to help you turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.
Fuse at Mason Square Welcomes Three New Tech Industry Tenants

July 18, 2025

Three more tenants have moved into George Mason University’s state-of-the-art Fuse building at Mason Square in the Rosslyn-Ballston Innovation Corridor of Arlington, Virginia.

JSI, Corvex, and Oasis Hill strengthen Fuse as a center for collaboration between industry leaders, government, university researchers, and students. All three tenants moved into Fuse this spring.
A Bold New Voice in American Fashion Lands in Arlington: Meet STATED

July 14, 2025

There’s a new name making waves in American-made fashion — and it’s proudly rooted in Arlington, VA. STATED, a modern brand known for its impeccably crafted totes and garments, officially opened its doors in June 2025, following a successful online debut in 2024.

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