Breakthroughs begin in Stafford

维吉尼亚州 is a pacesetter in cybersecurity, courtesy of its proximity to federal 政府ernment and its knack for 人才 development. Stafford capitalizes upon these strengths and takes discoveries to the next level. Affordable housing costs, 低税率, and a demonstrated commitment to technology attract and retain technical 人才.

政府 agencies energize the high-tech and defense ecosystems in Stafford County. Cybersecurity clusters (and sub-clusters) prosper with the support of anchor organizations like the Marine Base Quantico and the FBI, and a culture that supports discovery.

Stafford’s devotion to skills training ensures that professionals meet national demand. Wages in this cluster are 66% higher than the regional average, and the projected growth rate is 4.2% annually over the next ten years.

Submarket Snapshot:

Advanced 技术 制造业:

• • We are eager to encourage new tech-manufacturing in Stafford; ask us how we can help you expand in Stafford.
  • 工程 and testing laboratories are the largest subsector. This is an identified area of growth within the county.
  • Applied Rapid Technologies (ART), Vitatech Electromagnetics, and Firan 技术 are in Stafford County.

医疗保健 & 医疗保健 技术:

• • The second largest cluster in the county, it includes: medical and surgical hospitals, physicians’ offices, medical equipment/supply companies, and diagnostic laboratories.
  • Stafford and the Fredericksburg region are poised to be hubs for destination medical services and medical and diagnostic laboratories.
  • The 维吉尼亚州 Smart Community Testbed fosters rapid innovation.
  • Partnerships between business, medical services, and the community speed the development of life-changing therapies.

智能技术:

• • “行业4.0” is transforming every world industry, from cyber to manufacturing.
  • Applications enhance access to education, essential services, and simplify daily life.
  • Opportunities are available for pilot projects in the 维吉尼亚州 Smart Community Testbed.
  • Fast fiber and low-cost energy keep projects on target.
  • Tech-friendly infrastructure supports partnerships between localities, 行业, and higher education
  • Advanced 技术 制造业:

Unmanned Aerial Systems:

• • Home to Marine Corp Base Quantico, close proximity to 华盛顿 DC, and a strong foundation of DoD contractors Stafford County is primed unmanned systems companies to succeed.
  • With its expansion to a 6,000LF runway Stafford Regional Airport (SRA) is ready to grow into a full-service corporate airport. With multiple pad-ready sites SRA is strategically positioned for the location of early-stage maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies, and fixed-base operations (FBO) UAS/UAV companies.
  • With access to one of the most educated talent pools in the country Stafford (regionally) is home to over 31,000 current/former service members, many of whom hold active security clearances.
  • Connected within a strong regional and state-wide UAS ecosystem including the 维吉尼亚州 Unmanned Systems Center at VIPC and The Unmanned Systems Association of 维吉尼亚州 (USAV).