Media Contact: Gareth Syms, Harkcon Inc.
Email: gsyms@harkcon.com
Website: https://www.harkcon.com/

STAFFORD, VA — Harkcon, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new Headquarters (HQ) in the historic Falmouth Bottom region on April 12, 2023. 

Harkcon, Inc. is delighted to announce the opening of the office as part of the company’s new client focused growth strategy. The company has an ever-increasing contract portfolio, with experienced personnel operating across sixteen states and supporting clients around the world. Company CEO, Dr. Kevin Harkins, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, praised Stafford County for its support and business advantage resources as Harkcon prepares to meet client demand for its performance management and technology solutions by increasing its operations in the region. 

Dr. Harkins commented, “The strategic location in the Fredericksburg area means Harkcon can continue to attract and embed highly skilled, subject matter experts in local agencies which the company has served with distinction for almost two decades. We continue to train and develop some of the brightest minds that drive the company forward and serve our clients in the U.S. Government.” 

Founded by veterans in 2005, Harkcon’s success can be attributed to its highly regarded and sought after subject matter experts, and the company’s ability to customize its human capital, program management, and training design and development solutions for clients such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense, and the Department of State. 

“I want to congratulate Harkcon, Inc. on the grand opening of their HQ”, remarked Thomas Coen, Vice Chairman, Stafford County Board of Supervisors. “Harkcon is a captivating and unique business in Stafford – committed to providing customized, high quality, and innovative organizational and workforce performance solutions. Their decision to keep their headquarters in Stafford County relocating to the historic Falmouth area reflects our County’s commitment to helping businesses thrive. We want to thank Harkcon, Inc. for their 18 years of business and their continued investment in Stafford County.” 

The Business Advantage campaign designed by the Stafford County Economic Development Department was utilized in retaining this business in Stafford. For more information about the Stafford Advantage and business resources in Stafford, VA, visit Go Stafford VA. 

About Harkcon, Inc. 

Harkcon is a performance management and technology company. Founded by veterans, we have  honorably served the U.S. Government and its agencies for nearly two decades, providing customized  human performance management and technological solutions that achieve outstanding results for  clients such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Federal  Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense, and Department of State.  

Over the years, we have established a reputation for consistently delivering high-quality, customized solutions that improve worker, workplace, and organizational performance, forming valuable partner ships with a range of firms that offer unique expertise including OTHSolutions; MELE Associates, Inc.; Innovative Technology Partnerships, LLC; and more. For more information on Harkcon, please visit the Harkcon website and follow on LinkedIn or Twitter.  

MASTERY | INTEGRITY | INNOVATION | PEOPLE CENTRIC 

About Stafford County Department of Economic Development 

The Stafford County Department of Economic Development is the sales and customer service arm for Stafford County, Virginia, committed to advancing expansion and investment for the community. As the official economic development organization of Stafford County, our mission is to promote, solicit and encourage business growth through marketing and media services that enhance economic activity and quality of life within the Stafford region. Stafford County is located halfway between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. In partnership with the Stafford Economic Development Authority (EDA), the Stafford County Department of Economic Development and the EDA has helped finance and support business growth in Stafford since the EDA’s inception in 1973. In addition to business loan programs, in recent years, the EDA has helped develop a number of vacant and underused properties in Stafford and helped launch the Virginia Smart Community Testbed. For more information on Stafford’s Economic Development and the Stafford EDA, visit www.GoStaffordVA.com and www.StaffordEDA.com, and follow on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or get connected through the monthly business newsletter.