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Relocation Information
When you work for Argon ST, we want you to not only love your job, but also love where you live.
Argon ST is a national company with hundreds of team members located in offices throughout the country. We have locations in thriving major metropolises and in small, vibrant communities. Although each location has its own unique amenities and attractions, they all have one thing in common: They all provide and nurture an exceptional quality of life.
To help you get acquainted with Argon ST and consider relocation, here is some information about the amenities and attractions in the regions where we work.
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Fairfax and Newington, Virginia
- Orlando, Florida
- San Diego, California
- Smithfield and Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania
- Ventura and Mountain View, California
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Argon ST’s Michigan office is located in Ann Arbor. Steeped in history and rich with diversity, Ann Arbor always has something happening. According to the city’s authorities:
In 1823, a group of pioneers passed through a fur-trading post known as Detroit and pushed on along the banks of the Huron River in search of a location for a new frontier community. The settlement they founded became Ann Arbor.
Today, “Quality of Life” is a critical factor in helping Ann Arbor achieve its consistent inclusion in “Top Cities” lists. By any standard, Ann Arbor is uncommonly blessed with the elements that make for a full and enriching life, whether it’s looking at arts and cultural events, recreational activities, educational resources, or opportunities to explore the traditions and lifestyles of people of diverse nationalities and cultures.
Public schools that rank among the top ten in the nation, outstanding area libraries, the unparalleled resources of the University of Michigan and other institutions of higher learning in the area, such as Eastern Michigan University, all add luster to the richness of Ann Arbor.
Located in Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor is a mere 45 minutes from Detroit and offers much to enjoy, including major sporting events, concerts, attractions, recreation, and shopping.
Fairfax and Newington, Virginia
Argon ST has two locations in the vibrant Northern Virginia area: our corporate headquarters in Fairfax and our office only 20 miles away in Newington. Situated in the backyard of the nation’s capital, Fairfax County has a history that extends from the early 1600s, when it was a quiet rural area, to today with its powerhouse economy. Both locations offer easy access into DC via I-95 and Rt-66 for sporting events, tourist attractions, and the nightlife. Living in Fairfax puts neighboring beaches, ski resorts, and New York City only a few hours away. According to the region’s authorities:
Fairfax County, the heart of the Washington metro area’s technology community, has been called “one of the great economic success stories of our times.” The area’s dynamic companies, well-educated and highly skilled residents, excellent school system and cultural amenities make Fairfax County one of the most desirable places to live and work in the United States.
Fairfax offers a prime location convenient to the nation’s capital and its cultural riches. This affluent D.C. suburban area not only provides diversity in its economy, its workforce and its communities, but also boasts one of the highest household incomes in the nation and the lowest unemployment rate of any U.S. metropolitan region.
Add to the mix top-notch public schools, a competitive tax structure, and a highly educated workforce (59% of residents over age 25 have obtained bachelors degrees or higher), and you have all the elements in place to illustrate that Fairfax is a region on the move.
Whether you enjoy history, world-class sporting events and attractions, performing arts, shopping, or nightlife, Fairfax County is in the center of it all.
Attractions
Welcome to Fairfax County Amusements and Attractions
Maryland Tourism
What to Do in Washington, D.C.
Virginia Wineries |
Parks & Recreation
County Parks and Recreation
Shenandoah Valley
W&OD: Run, Bike, Rollerblade
Golfing in Virginia
Beaches |
Sports
MCI Center: NBA, WNBA, NHL
NFL: Redskins, Ravens
Baseball: Washington Nationals, Orioles
Soccer: D.C. United, WUSA Freedom |
Performing Arts
Wolf Trap
Nissan Pavilion
Kennedy Center
GMU Performing Arts |
Shopping
Tyson’s Corner Center
Fair Lakes Shopping Center
Fair Oaks Mall
Reston Town Center
Potomac Mills |
Weather & Transportation
Dulles (IAD) and National (DCA) Airports
Metro Rail and Bus Information
Fairfax Connector: Rail, Bus, Carpools
Weather: Fairfax, Washington, D.C. |
Colleges & Universities
Virginia: UVA, GMU, VT, etc.
Washington, D.C.: GWU, GU, AU
University System of Maryland |
Nightlife
Northern Virginia Bars & Clubs
Washington, D.C., Bars & Clubs
City Lights – Intriguing Events
Washington Post Entertainment Guide |
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Orlando, Florida
Argon ST’s Winter Park, Florida, office is located just minutes from the Orlando area. Nicknamed “The City Beautiful,” warm, sunny Orlando is situated in Central Florida. Best known for its many tourist attractions—particularly Walt Disney World—Orlando is also a diverse economic hub, with industries ranging from technology to telecom. The region boasts a young and vibrant workforce and a strong, industry-focused education system. According to city authorities:
Those who venture into Orlando beyond our world-famous tourist attractions quickly realize that this is a uniquely “livable” community. Distinctive brick streets and tree-lined neighborhoods; year-round outdoor recreation; proximity to beaches, lakes, springs, parks and trails; world-class entertainment options; and closets free of winter coats, scarves and gloves all contribute to an environment that most never want to leave once they’ve called it their home.
The region’s cost of living is significantly lower than that of many other major metropolitan markets. And for those who prefer to get away from the city pace, residential acreage remains abundant, offering quiet space with proximity to the urban center.
For those who call the Orlando region home, there are many amenities that create an enviable quality of life, from world-famous theme parks to sporting events, concerts, and shopping.
Visitors Guides
City of Winter Park
Orlando Visitor Guide
Go 2 Orlando
Regional Chamber of Commerce |
Attractions
Theme Parks: Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Sea World, Wet ’n Wild, Discovery Cove, Gatorland
Kennedy Space Center
Orlando Science Center |
Parks & Recreation
Central Region State Parks
Hiking and Biking Central Florida
Golf Courses in Winter Park
Beaches
Water Sports Complex |
Sports
NBA Orlando Magic
NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Florida Marlins
Orlando Jai Alai |
Shopping
Pointe Orlando
Orlando Premium Outlets
Winter Park Shopping |
Weather & Transportation
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Regional Transport Authority
Rail Service in Orlando and Winter Park
Local Weather |
Performing Arts
Orlando Ballet
Orlando Opera
Winter Park Playhouse
Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater |
Colleges & Universities
University of Central Florida
Winter Park Universities and Colleges |
Nightlife
Orlando CityBeat
Orlando Restaurants and Bars
Orlando Rocks |
Although Argon ST, Inc., offers the above links for your convenience in accessing information about the services you require, please be aware that Argon ST, Inc., cannot attest to the accuracy of the information provided by linked sites. The inclusion of a hypertext link to an external Web Site is not intended as an endorsement of any product or service offered or referenced by the linked Web Sites, the organizations sponsoring linked Web Sites, or any views that might be expressed or referenced in Web Sites linked from Argon ST's Web Site. Argon ST is not responsible for any dissatisfaction or issues relating to any links provided herein. |
San Diego, California
Argon ST’s San Diego Research Center office is located in California’s second-largest city and the United States’ seventh largest. In recent years, San Diego has become a leading center for biotechnology, communications, and software development—reinforcing the city’s slogan, “Technology’s Perfect Climate™.” According to city authorities:
The San Diego region provides a wide range of lifestyle choices, from urban chic to rural peace. There are few areas that offer as many possibilities within a reasonable distance of major employment centers. The combination of a thriving economy, a legendary lifestyle and inviting communities truly makes San Diego the “best place for business and careers.”
“The City of San Diego's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to do business, to work, and to live. Because of its highly-educated workforce and mix of high-tech industry and recreational assets, a marketing consortium of high-tech industries has dubbed San Diego "Technology's Perfect Climate."
Hyperlink to http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/glance/
San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions. San Diego’s arts and culture and culinary arts are booming. San Diego County also features 92 golf courses and a variety of exciting participatory and spectator sports, beachfront resorts and luxury spas, gaming, a dynamic downtown district, annual special events and unique holiday offerings, multicultural festivals and celebrations, colorful neighborhoods and communities, a rich military history and much more.
With miles of Pacific coastline to explore and surrounded by majestic mountains and desert landscapes, San Diego offers a vast array of options for business, entertainment, and pleasure.
Visitors Guides
City of San Diego
Visitors Bureau
SignOnSanDiego.com |
Attractions
Sea World
San Diego Zoo
Wild Animals Park |
Parks & Recreation
San Diego Parks and Recreation
California State Parks
Beaches |
Sports
Area Teams and Information
NFL: Chargers, Qualcomm Stadium
Baseball: Padres, PETCO Park
Arenas: San Diego Sports Arena, Cox Arena |
Shopping & Dining
Local Businesses
Malls and Outlets
Farmers’ Markets
Where2Eat.com
SanDiegoRestaurants.com |
Weather & Transportation
Weather and Traffic
San Diego Int'l Airport (SAN)
Metropolitan Transit System
Amtrak San Diego Station (SAN)
San Diego Transportation
Port of San Diego |
Performing Arts
Concert Roundup
Old Globe Theater
San Diego Civic Theatre
Coors Amphitheatre
San Diego Opera
San Diego Symphony |
Schools
San Diego School District
Poway School District
University of CA (UCSD)
State University (SDSU)
Community College District
Other Colleges and Universities |
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While Argon ST, Inc., offers the above links for your convenience in accessing information about the services you require, please be aware that Argon ST, Inc., cannot attest to the accuracy of the information provided by linked sites. The inclusion of a hypertext link to an external Web Site is not intended as an endorsement of any product or service offered or referenced by the linked Web Sites, the organizations sponsoring linked Web Sites, or any views that might be expressed or referenced in Web Sites linked from Argon ST's Web Site. Argon ST is not responsible for any dissatisfaction or issues relating to any links provided herein. |
Smithfield and Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania
Argon ST’s Pennsylvania facilities are located just a few miles apart in Smithfield and Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania. The surpassing beauty of Fayette County’s geography and its wealth of natural resources provide both economic opportunities and a bucolic community in which to live.
Situated near the whitewater rapids of the Monongahela River and the pristine forests of the Laurel Highlands, Fayette County also has many nearby points of historical significance dating back to before the Revolutionary War. According to city authorities:
A certain sense of pride of a hard day’s work for an honest day’s pay still lives on in the mind set of the Fayette County workforce, even to today. It is in fact that kind of mind set that has allowed Fayette County to look to the future and embrace new and exciting economic concepts which are directly related to its continued economic growth.
Housing is diverse, ranging from Victorian-era beauties to modernist experiments, and from planned and gated communities to cabins nestled streamside in the woods. And all of it is surprisingly affordable. The cost of living in Fayette County averages about 70-80% of the standard across the nation.
Hyperlink to http://www.faycham.org/relocation/infrastructure.htm
Amid the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, Fayette County and surrounding areas offer abundant outdoor activities, parks, and recreation, along with a multitude of sporting events, golf, and entertainment opportunities.
Ventura and Mountain View, California
Argon ST’s Active Systems division and Radix Technologies offices are located in Ventura (Ventura County) and Mountain View (Santa Clara County), California, respectively. Local visitor bureaus describe the best that these counties have to offer residents and visitors:
Ventura County is located northwest of Los Angeles County and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean. The county offers magnificent beaches, national forests, marinas, and parks.
The County of Santa Clara, also referred to as Silicon Valley, is unique because of its combination of physical attractiveness and economic diversity. With its numerous natural amenities and one of the highest standards of living in the country, the county has long been considered one of the best areas in the United States in which to live and work.
Today, the county is a major employment center for the region, providing more than a quarter of all jobs in the Bay Area. It has one of the highest median family incomes in the country and a wide diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and talents.
The Los Angeles and northern California regions represent some of the most desirable areas of the country in which to live and work. In addition to breathtaking natural scenery and abundant outdoor activities, the regions offer a wealth of events, educational resources, sports, entertainment, history, and attractions.
Visitors Guides
Ventura County Visitors Center
Ventura.com
Santa Barbara Visitors Center
Santa Clara County |
Attractions
Theme Parks: Six Flags Parks, Universal Studios, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm
Solvang and Ynez Wine Country
Napa and Sonoma Wineries |
Parks & Recreation
California State Parks
Biking: Los Angeles and Ventura County
Golf: Santa Clara and Ventura Counties
Ventura Beaches and Channel Islands |
Sports
Staples Center: NBA, WNBA, NHL
NFL: 49ers, Raiders
Baseball: Dodgers, Angels
Soccer: Galaxy, WUSA Spirit |
Shopping
Ventura Shopping Guide
Santa Clara Malls
Ventura Farmers’ Markets
Santa Clara Farmers’ Markets |
Weather & Transportation
Airports: San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Los Angeles (LAX)
Getting Around Santa Clara
Ventura County Transpiration
Weather: Camarillo, Mountain View |
Performing Arts
Ventura Foundation for the Arts
Ventura Chamber Music Festival
SCU Performing Arts |
Colleges & Universities
Santa Clara University
CA State at San Bernardino
University of CA (UCLA)
University of CA (UCSF) |
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Although Argon ST, Inc., offers the above links for your convenience in accessing information about the services you require, please be aware that Argon ST, Inc., cannot attest to the accuracy of the information provided by linked sites. The inclusion of a hypertext link to an external Web Site is not intended as an endorsement of any product or service offered or referenced by the linked Web Sites, the organizations sponsoring linked Web Sites, or any views that might be expressed or referenced in Web Sites linked from Argon ST's Web Site. Argon ST is not responsible for any dissatisfaction or issues relating to any links provided herein. |
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