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16th Annual Best Places to Work in Virginia
For the 16th year, Virginia Business is pleased to present the Best Places to Work in Virginia list, produced in collaboration with Pennsylvania-based Best Companies Group, a division of our mutual parent company, BridgeTower Media. This year, 141 companies were chosen for inclusion in the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia co[...]
Best Places to Work 2026: Multiple-year winners
Below are the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia winning companies that have made the list six times or more since 2011. Click here to return for the index page for Best Places To Work 2026
2026 Virginia Business Best Places to Work | Small companies
#1 Troika Solutions Committed to rewarding their employees, IT defense contractor Troika builds a mission-focused culture rooted in service, collaboration and long-term employee support. The company emphasizes hiring experienced professionals, including veterans, and empowering them through mentorship, training and meaningful wo[...]
2026 Virginia Business Best Places to Work | Midsize companies
#1 Sriven Technologies Sriven Technologies delivers advanced technology consulting, software engineering and digital transformation services for government and commercial organizations seeking modernization and performance improvement. The firm specializes in cloud architecture, enterprise application development, cybersecurity,[...]
2026 Virginia Business Best Places to Work LARGE COMPANIES
#1 Patriot Group International Patriot Group International provides mission-critical professional services that support defense, intelligence and federal civilian agencies operating in complex and high-stakes environments. The organization specializes in logistics, training, program management and operational support for large-s[...]
U.Va. Wise installs SMR control room simulator
U.Va. Wise installed a NuScale SMR control room simulator funded by a Virginia Clean Energy grant to train workers in advanced nuclear energy fields.
Appian-Pega lawsuit gets Fairfax retrial
The Virginia Supreme Court has mandated a retrial in the $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit between Appian and Pegasystems, reversing a previous verdict.
McLean autism therapy startup continues expansion
Positive Development, a McLean-based autism therapy startup, raised $45 million in debt financing to expand its developmental relationship-based intervention across the U.S.
Petersburg rolls out temporary Live! Casino
Petersburg launched a temporary Live! Casino featuring 900 slot machines and 30 table games while the $1.4 billion permanent resort is under construction.
Winchester Council greenlights casino study
Winchester City Council approved a feasibility study for a casino and entertainment complex, with a potential referendum as early as 2028 pending state approval.
Pittsylvania celebrates rocket motor factory
Hurt Mayor and Pittsylvania County native Gary Hodnett remembers the families who had to pack up their lives and move to find work after Burlington WorldWide shut down its operation there in 2007, laying off about 500 employees. And so, Hodnett certainly celebrated in February when Avio USA, the Arlington County-based U.S. subsi[...]
More data centers equal more electricity demand
Virginia's data centers, the largest concentration globally, are causing a surge in electricity demand, challenging Dominion Energy's supply capabilities.
