February 13, 2010

Northrop Grumman discusses headquarters move with state leaders

Two top executives from Northrop Grumman, which announced plans last month to move its headquarters to the Washington region, spent more than an hour in the State House in Annapolis on Friday, meeting with Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) and legislative leaders. Maryland, Virginia and the District are all vying to host the defense contractor, which is planning to relocate from Los Angeles.

Maryland still appears to be in the game, as potential locations were discussed Friday including National Harbor, the Gaithersburg-Rockville area and College Park, according House Speaker Michael E. Busch (D-Anne Arundel), who sat in for part of the meeting. The Northrop Grumman representatives were Wes Bush, the company's new chief executive and president; and Gaston Kent, vice president of finance.

SOURCE: Washington Post

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