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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 synonymous with business success and six 2024 Fortune 1000 companies have selected Arlington as their corporate headquarters location.

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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 26,500 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

Venture Global LNG Invests in Arlington by Purchasing Potomac Tower

August 30, 2024

Venture Global LNG’s purchase of Potomac Tower marks one of the most substantial non-portfolio office deals in the D.C. metropolitan area over the past year, highlighting the strategic importance of Arlington to our entire region. The company’s purchasing decision reflects a deep commitment to Arlington as the ideal location for its headquarters.
Gateway Park Development Expedited as Observation Deck Closes

July 17, 2024

At the July 22, 2024, regular meeting, the Arlington County Board took action to close the Observation Deck at 1201 Wilson Blvd. in Rosslyn. The Observation Deck will officially close on July 31, 2024. This closure accelerates major reinvestment in Rosslyn Gateway Park. As part of the economic development deal, CoStar Group will pay Arlington $13,951,900 to significantly expedite park progress.
Auterion Moves Corporate Headquarters to Arlington, Virginia

May 16, 2024

Auterion, the company building the software-defined future and computing platform for drones and autonomous systems, announced today the completion of the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Moorpark, California to Arlington, Virginia.

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