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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 seven 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. Over 25 Arlington companies are listed on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list, an annual ranking of high-growth private 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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Success Stories

Air & Space Forces Association Remains in Arlington

September 5, 2023

The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) announces plans to relocate within Arlington. The nonprofit's new HQ will be located at Westpost at National Landing, formerly Pentagon Row. After selling its building near Arlington's Rosslyn neighborhood, the AFA cited the desire to locate closer to the Pentagon and its staff as a key decision maker for the move. AFA has plans to move into their new space
AED Welcomes Solidcore HQ to Arlington

August 18, 2023

Solidcore it will be moving its corporate headquarters to Arlington, VA. Citing the need for more space and easy access to public transportation, the company will be relocating from Washington, D.C. to 12,000 SF of office space in Arlington's Rosslyn neighborhood.
The British are coming!

July 12, 2023

Due to its convenient location on the east coast and proximity to the nation’s capital, Arlington is attractive to international companies seeking a U.S. presence. Over the past couple years, a trend has emerged of innovative U.K. companies crossing the pond to establish their U.S. headquarters in Arlington.

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