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SimVentions, Inc. Benefits Employees with Stock Ownership Plan
Fredericksburg, Va., 08-14-2020: Larry Root, CEO of SimVentions, proudly informed employees on 06 August 2020 that the company completed the transfer of the company’s ownership from existing shareholders to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and, in doing so, has...
Message from Joel Griffin, Chairman of the Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
The Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is proud to have released grant applications for the CARES ACT COVID-19 Business Recovery Grant Funds. This new “Round Three” of grants is funded by $13M in CARES ACT funds allocated to Stafford County. CARES...
Virginia Tops Annual Tech Business Rankings
We are proud to see Virginia leading in Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure, and Unmanned Ariel Systems. Stafford County continues to pursue and develop tech businesses as a target industry in Stafford and the region. #GoStaffordVA #WhatsNextStafford READ MORE...
SimVentions Awarded $55M Contract for Track Management Engineering & Analysis Support
SimVentions has been awarded a 5-year, $55M contract for Track Management Engineering Analysis and Support out of NSWCDD. Read more >>
Stafford airport set to extend runway, attract more flights
The Stafford Regional Airport plans to begin construction on a 1,000-foot extension to its already existing 5,000-foot by 100-foot paved runway in early or mid-September. Read More >>
Ambulance crews from Stafford return from New York City deployment
Stafford County proudly welcomes the Lifecare Medical Transport team's return from two-month NYC Covid Deployment. We recognize your hard work, commitment, and resilience – you are a credit to our community. Read more >>
Stafford’s Special Announcement to Restaurants
MAY 15, 2020 PHASE 1: TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SEATING IN STAFFORD On Friday, May 15, 2020, Governor Northam’s Executive Order 61 takes effect. This order allows for easing some of the restrictions in place due to COVID-19. Order 61 allows for “restaurants, dining...
Work picking up on Interstate 95 express lanes in Stafford
I-95 Express Lanes construction to advance in Stafford County. The extension extends south to the Rappahannock River Crossing, and expects to open in 2023. Read more >>