A local information technology firm plans to move to National Landing in Arlington. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that Spatial Front, Inc. will relocate its corporate headquarters and create 450 new jobs through a $6 million investment.
Spatial Front was previously headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The privately held company provides IT and professional services primarily to U.S. federal agencies.
“The decision to relocate and bring hundreds of high-quality jobs to the Commonwealth reaffirms Virginia’s status as the nation’s premier location for defense and technology innovation. I remain focused on working with state and local partners to bolster that reputation, strengthen our business climate, and cement Virginia as the top state for talent so we can continue to openly welcome growing and expanding companies in every industry,” Spanberger said in a release.
“Virginia brings together a highly skilled workforce and a supportive business climate. By establishing our office in Crystal City, we’re positioning ourselves closer to many of our key customers and partners while placing our team in the heart of one of the region’s most dynamic innovation hubs,” said Spatial Front CEO Amy Gao.
The deal was brokered through the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Arlington County. Spanberger approved a $500,000 grant from Virginia’s Opportunity Fund to assist with the project. The Virginia Jobs Investment Program will also provide funding and services to support Spatial Front’s employee training activities.
Feature rendering of proposed pedestrian bridge between Crystal City and Reagan National Airport courtesy National Landing BID
