Commands' presence commands attention.

• Position: Eastern

A three-employee office normally wouldn't rate much notice, but this one does: Chicago-based Boeing Co. recently established a Fayetteville branch. Economic recruiters say it's part of a trend propelled by the Army moving two major units to Fort Bragg by September 2011. They say the U.S. Forces Command and the U.S. Army Reserve Command will attract dozens of companies pursuing $30 billion a year or more in defense contracts the commands will award. In addition to Boeing, McLean, Va.-based...