Major Employers
Virginia Beach is a highly-desirable location for companies of all industries and sizes.
Below are listed some of Virginia Beach major employers. Please note that the list is not comprehensive and excludes public sector and retail entities. Also, the "Type of Business" description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Major Employers (above 400 employees)
| Company | Type of Business
| Civilian Employees |
|---|
| Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Ft. Story | Military Base | 6000 |
| Naval Air Station Oceana/Dam Neck | Military Base | 3600 |
| GEICO General Insurance Company | Auto and Other Vehicle Insurance Carriers | 2700 |
| Lynnhaven Mall | Retail Trade | 2600 |
| Gold Key/PHR Hotels & Resorts | Developer, Owner and Operator of Hotels | 2365 |
| STIHL Incorporated | North American Headquarters; Power Tools Manufacture | 2067 |
| Anthem | Corporation Insurance Carriers | 1850 |
| The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. | Radio and Television Broadcasting | 700 |
| LifeNet Health | Ambulatory Health Care Services | 700 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | Information Technology Services | 510 |
| AMSEC, LLC | Shipbuilding & Repair | 500 |
| ECPI University | Business Schools and Computer & Management Training | 500 |
| SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 500 |
| Architectural Graphics, Inc. | Headquarters; Sign Manufacturing | 450 |
| M. & G. Electronics Corp. | Electrical Products Manufacturing | 439 |
| ADS Tactical, Inc. | Vehicle Sharing | 420 |
| Electronic Systems, Inc. | Electronic Equipment Repair Services | 400 |
| Liberty Tax Services/JTH Holding, Inc. | Headquarters; Technology and Financial Services | 400 |
| S.B. Ballard Construction Company | Commercial & Heavy Construction Contractors | 400 |
Source: Hoovers.com
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