StarKist Co. today opened its corporate and administrative headquarters in Reston, Virginia, at 1875 Explorer Street, with room for more than 70 employees.

The new office features a custom Charlie the Tuna® mural by artist and Charlie the Tuna® historian, Joe Wos, as well as an open and contemporary floor plan, a collaborate/creative space, a large employee lounge, and a 28-seat boardroom.

This month, StarKist officially joined the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the company will conduct a community distribution event with Feed the Children, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, and Cornerstones, based in Reston, to provide food and hygiene items to 400 families at risk of being food insecure this summer.

Founded in 1917, StarKist is best known for its tuna products and its mascot, Charlie the Tuna®. The company also sells salmon and chicken products, and healthy, ready-meals with a legendary brand name that’s well-positioned for growth.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to secure the project for Virginia and will support StarKist’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs in order to support employee recruitment and training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies. VJIP is state-funded, demonstrating Virginia’s commitment to enhancing job opportunities for citizens.

Commercial real estate firm K&L Gates and West, Lane & Schlager assisted StarKist with its move to Fairfax County. The space is managed by Boston Properties and also houses Raymond James and Lument. The Washington DC-based and minority-owned design firm sshape designed the new headquarters, and Regency Commercial Construction was the general contractor.