Iridium Communications Expansion Also Expands Opportunities in Right to Work Virginia
Iridium Communications is expanding soon in Right to Work Fairfax County, Virginia. In order to cover the cost, the company is investing a total of $13 million in the project. This will also mean they will create 117 new jobs in the area.
From Area Development Magazine:
“Iridium is proud to call Fairfax County home to our headquarters, and we appreciate the ongoing support of our state and local leadership. […] Being based in such a centralized location just outside of our nation’s capital has many business-friendly benefits, from a corporate-friendly operating environment and convenience of two nearby major airports, to top institutions of higher education, a strong technology-focused industry presence, and an excellent local talent pipeline.” […]
“For more than two decades, Iridium has helped position Virginia as a global hub for space and satellite technology. […] This latest investment not only demonstrates Iridium’s long-term commitment to Fairfax County, but it also highlights the strength of our regional collaboration and the quality of our tech talent. We’re grateful to our partners at Fairfax County and Virginia Economic Development Partnership for helping make this project a reality.” […]
“We are honored that Iridium has chosen to expand their global headquarters in Fairfax County as we share their ambition to reach farther, move faster and shape what’s next. […] Iridium’s continued growth is not just a win for our community, it is a defining moment for the future of our region’s growing space economy. This is where visionary companies come to scale because we don’t just support big ideas and innovation, we accelerate them.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.