Forbes Announces Best Employers

Forbes conducted its annual workers survey for America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Mid-size Employers and has announced the rankings. Among Virginia-based businesses, Capital One ranked 33 on the large employer list. Northrop Grumman, headquartered in Falls Church, ranked 121 on the large employer list.

Cognosante, also headquartered in Falls Church, was ranked 361 among Mid-size Employers.

Local Restaurant Coverage

Arlington Magazine gave high marks to several local restaurants in a recent article on Indian restaurants.

Haandi was highlighted for three decades of business with a large Northern Indian menu. Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine was noted for the lunch buffet, signature dishes, and the to-go business. The third local restaurant was Raaga in Bailey’s Crossroads with vibrant flavors, also offering a lunch buffet.

Sunrise of Falls Church Grand Reopening Event

Sunrise of Falls Church Senior Living Community has been under renovation for 8 months and will host a Grand Reopening on Wednesday, March 6, 2:30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to tour the community and enjoy refreshments while speaking with staff and residents.

Overflow parking is available in the Christ Crossman United Methodist Church parking lot.

BAE Acquisition of Ball Corporation

BAE Systems has completed the $5.6 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation. This acquisition adds market-leading space, science, and defense capabilities to the company’s portfolio of products and services.

Ball Aerospace will operate under BAE Systems’ U.S. business as a new sector called Space & Mission Systems, led by Dr. Dave Kaufman who currently serves as Ball Corporation senior vice president and the president of Ball Aerospace. This responds to a strategy of growth and the advancement of technology and innovation in high priority areas identified in the U.S. National Defense Strategy and the U.S. Intelligence Strategy.