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Frederick County's corporate services sector plays a vital role in Frederick County's economy. Over the last decade, companies like Trex, Navy Federal Credit Union. FEMA, FBI, and American Woodmark have made significant investments in expanding their presence in Frederick County.
- American Woodmark is one of the country’s largest manufacturers of cabinetry for the home and office. It's Frederick County headquarters is the hub overseeing more than 10,000 employees and 18 manufacturing and distribution facilities located across North America.
- Frederick County welcomed Trex Company more than 25 years ago. Since then, Trex has invested, defined, and perfected the composite deck category, becoming the world's No. 1 brand in outdoor living. In 2023, Trex opened its new headquarters facility in the City of Winchester, Frederick County's city center. Trex also operates two manufacturing facilities in Frederick County, along with logistics operations and Trex University.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigations consolidated more than 265 locations into a central records facility in Frederick County.
Photo: Since first opening a 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Frederick County in 2006, with 60 employees, Navy Federal has grown its Frederick County presence to a 400,000 sq. ft. campus setting on 61 acres that includes three state-of-the-art buildings supporting more than 3,200 employees.
Virginia's HQ & Business Process Services Sectors
The last few decades have solidified Virginia’s position as America’s hometown for corporate headquarters. In just the past ten years, more than 500 companies have relocated to or expanded their headquarters offices in Virginia, attracted to its combination of diverse, world-class talent, exceptional quality of life, stable business climate, and competitive costs.
Virginia’s vibrant business ecosystem supports a fast-growing BPS industry of over 2,700 companies in a range of BPS segments – including back-office and business support services, call centers, and consulting. Industry leaders in Virginia include ADP, Navy Federal Credit Union, GEICO, T-Mobile, and EY.
Employment Snapshot |
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1,767Employed in Management of Companies & Enterprises* |
3,053Employed in Management of Companies & Enterprises* |
$141,797Average Annual Wage: |
1,346Human Resource Specialists** |
2,006Business Operations Specialists** |
1,286Project Management Specialists** |
* JobsEQ® Industry Snapshot, 2023Q4 |
Employer Snapshot
Company | Focus | Employees |
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Navy Federal Credit Union | Operations Center & Banking | 1,000+ |
Federal Emergency Management Agency | Operations Center | 1,000+ |
Trex | HQ, Manufacturing, Logistics, Trex University | 1,000+ |
Valley Health System | Regional Managing Office, Healthcare | 1,000+ |
Federal Bureau of Investigation | Records Facility, Back Office | 500-999 |
Army Corps of Engineers | Back Office | 250-499 |
American Woodmark | HQ | 250-499 |
Darling Ingredients | Managing Office | 50-99 |
YHB CPAs & Consultants | Accounting Services | 50-99 |
Source: VEC Employment Data, Employee Size Range, 2023Q3 |