An information technology company is relocating its headquarters from Bethesda to Crystal City, promising 450 more jobs.
Spatial Front is moving through a $6 million investment from the company, assisted by a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund, Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) office said a press release today. The Virginia Jobs Investment Program will provide funding and services to support employee training at the company.
“Virginia brings together a highly skilled workforce and a supportive business climate,” said Spatial Front CEO Amy Gao. “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.”
Founded in 2008, Spatial Front mostly works with federal agencies on capabilities including AI and machine learning, systems integration, cloud services and geospatial technologies.
According to Washington Business Journal, the company currently employs about 600 people and will be moving to 2231 Crystal Drive.
“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,” Spanberger said. “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.”
