New $18M defense headquarters coming to Prince William's Innovation Park
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A Virginia-based engineering and consulting firm is expanding in Prince William County, with plans for a new corporate headquarters that's expected to create 80 new jobs.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Monday that Hepburn and Sons LLC will invest $18.1 million to build the headquarters and innovation hub, which will support the company's defense contracting business.
Hepburn and Sons specializes in maritime technology development and consulting services for commercial customers, government agencies and the U.S. military.
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"Hepburn and Sons' decision to establish a new corporate headquarters in Prince William County is a strong vote of confidence in Virginia's workforce, defense innovation ecosystem, and business climate," Spanberger said in a statement.
The new headquarters will be built on 1.25 acres of county-owned land along Discovery Boulevard in Prince William County's Innovation Park. County leaders approved the land sale in June.
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The facility is expected to be fully operational by the summer of 2028.