22nd Century Technologies, Inc., Invests $1 Million Creating 880 Jobs in Fairfax County Headquarters Expansion

Fairfax County, Virginia — 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., one of the fastest growing IT service integrator and workforce solutions companies in the United States, will invest $1 million to expand its headquarters in Fairfax County, creating 880 new jobs. Fairfax County and Virginia successfully competed for this investment with localities in Texas, Florida, and West Virginia.

“Virginia has been a game changer for us. Since moving our operational headquarters here in 2008, we’ve grown from a $6 million business to a $600 million government contractor, driven by access to talent, partnerships, and a pro-business environment,” said 22nd Century Technologies CEO Anil Sharma. “This expansion reflects our commitment to innovation and public service.”

Since relocating its headquarters from New Jersey to Fairfax County, the company has consistently grown its operations in Virginia and across the United States. Headquartered in McLean, and with 14 regional offices nationwide, the company is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with over 6,000 employees supporting customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. 22nd Century Technologies has also been recognized by Forbes as a top employer, specifically making the lists for “America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers”.

“We are deeply grateful to 22nd Century Technologies for continuing to choose Fairfax County as its home for innovation and growth,” said Jeffrey C. McKay, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. “This latest expansion and the nearly 900 jobs it will create reflects the resilience of our economy, and the access we provide to top talent and the world’s leading customers across public and private sectors. We thank you for your continued investment in our community, our people, and our future.”

22nd Century Technologies focuses heavily on the public sector, holding government contracts with dozens of federal agencies, 50 state agencies, more than 115 local agencies, and 37 school districts. In the past three years, the company has expanded its services to Fortune 500s and other commercial customers, currently supporting more than 80 private sector clients. In the past two years, the company has expanded into IP-enabled services by launching customer-centric tech products through its Innovation Lab and acquiring niche tech product firms to deepen its portfolio.

“We sincerely thank 22nd Century Technologies for once again placing its confidence in Fairfax County,” said Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. “Their continued growth has made a lasting impact on our community, and we are honored to support a company that pushes the boundaries of innovation while creating meaningful opportunities for our residents. We look forward to the next chapter in this extraordinary partnership.”

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority worked with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) on the project. VEDP will support 22nd Century Technologies’ job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs to support employee recruitment and training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies.

“22nd Century Technologies’ decision to expand in Virginia and create 880 new jobs speaks to the strength of our tech talent pipeline and our leadership in serving the nation’s most critical missions,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “This company is a vital partner to the public sector, delivering innovative IT solutions and workforce support to government agencies at every level. We’re so proud that when great companies like 22nd Century Technologies are looking to expand and invest, they’re choosing Virginia to build their future.”

About Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)

FCEDA promotes Fairfax County as one of the world’s top locations for business and talent, and offers site location and business development assistance, and connections with county and state government agencies, to help companies locate and expand in Fairfax County. FCEDA is headquartered in Tysons, Fairfax County’s largest business district, and maintains offices in key global business centers: Bangalore/Mumbai, Berlin, London, Los Angeles and Seoul. For more information about FCEDA, visit www.fairfaxcountyeda.org, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube.