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In 1999, Matt Calkins chose Fairfax NOVA as the site of his new venture, Appian. More than twenty years later, the world-leading Low-code Automation Platform company’s global headquarters keeps it local in Tysons. With access to top-notch talent, an impressive corporate campus and neighbors like Amazon here in Northern Virginia, Calkins knows he made the right decision to forge his path in the region.

That spirit of vitality led to Appian’s expansion in 2018 – resulting in the addition of some 600 new employees to the team. One thing about Fairfax NOVA? The talent is unmatched. Northern Virginia’s pool of inventive, motivated and creative individuals has brought Calkins employees who fuel the innovation that drives his enterprise.  From Appian’s entry-level engineers to its board members, the company is built by the exceptional talent in the region, making it a true local success story.

Still, the opportunities draw in new talent from wide and far, an easy commute thanks to the effective transportation hubs nearby. And once they make it to Appian’s campus, it’s hard to resist: employees have access to a state-of-the art auditorium, cafeteria, lounge area and the health and recreation facilities offered by Valo Park that keep workers happy in a highly competitive job environment.

“Fairfax County is the natural center of the Northern Virginia community and has been a great place for us to build Appian. It’s well-connected. It’s very well-educated. It’s a productive, pleasant and a high-expertise place to live and to work.”