Virginia: Where Global Success Takes Off

Looking for a competitive edge in the North American market? Virginia delivers what global businesses need – top-rated infrastructure, leading investments in workforce development and a strategic East Coast location. With Virginia as your launchpad, you can take your business to a higher level.

Sanjay Mehrotra President and CEO Micron Technology

Nazzic Keene Chief Executive Officer 2019-2023 SAIC

Chris Nassetta President and CEO Hilton

Peter Beck Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer Rocket Lab

Steve Presley Chief Executive Officer, Zone North America Nestlé

Tim Hurlebaus President CGI

Ted Hanson Chief Executive Officer ASGN Incorporated

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Why Virginia?

Virginia combines America's highest-ranked business climate with a legacy of welcoming international investment, creating an environment where global companies can scale confidently. Join the 1000+ foreign companies in Virginia and see what upgrading your business to First Class looks like.

Washington Dulles International Airport

$2B Investment in Tech Talent, Largest Ever in the U.S.

Virginia is ranked among the best states in the U.S. for customized training and workforce development.

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2,300 Available Sites & Buildings Across the State

VEDP manages a database of 2,300+ available sites and buildings, including dozens that have already been certified as business-ready.

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6.0% Corporate Tax Rate

Virginia offers among the lowest income taxes and various corporate subsidies to aid in job growth, workforce training, infrastructure and more.

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Get to know the 1000+ foreign companies in Virginia and see what upgrading your business to First Class looks like.

Antje Abshoff

Virginia is America’s Top State for Business

(CNBC, 2024)

Major investments in education, site development, and infrastructure propelled Virginia to the top spot. Even more notably, Virginia placed in the top half of all 10 categories considered in the rankings, finishing as the No. 1 state for education.

Virginia’s premier talent base and world-class port, rail, road, and air transportation ecosystem make the state an unbeatable business partner. In addition, the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) has awarded more than $200 million in grants from 2023-24 to accelerate construction and deepen the inventory of business-ready sites for employers.

Business Facilities Customized training ranking 2024

CNBC America's top state for business ranking

Business Facilities #3 Top Tech Talent pipeline ranking

Advantageous Location and Infrastructure

First Class Connectivity

Virginia's East Coast location delivers premium access to U.S. and global markets. With the East Coast's deepest port, Washington (D.C.) Dulles International Airport serving 50+ global destinations, and a transportation network reaching 75% of the U.S. population within a two-day drive, your investment here connects effortlessly to worldwide operations. When growth demands speed to market, Virgina puts your business in the express lane.

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2nd Densest interstate system in the southeast

Deepest
& Widest East Coast Port
(by 2024)

3,000+ Miles of railway

2 Class 1 railroads

100+ Domestic destinations by air

50+ International destinations by air

2,300+ Available sites and buildings

When we thought about relocating our headquarters, it was really about finding the right location that gave us access to the right talent and the right kind of infrastructure we needed to succeed for the next 100 years, and that turned out to be Virginia. What we found in Northern Virginia is the talent we need to win, and it’s exceeded our expectations.

Steve Presley CEO, Nestlé Zone North America

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Talent Advantage

America’s Top State for Talent

Talent Advantage

America’s Top State for Talent

Virginia’s premier talent base makes for a world-class labor pool ready to meet business needs in all key employee profiles. Across industries, Virginia’s workforce is one of the most educated populations in the country – nearly 42% of the population has a bachelor’s degree or higher, making Virginia the most educated state in the South of the United States.

Virginia continues to raise the bar when it comes to talent development. Programs such as the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program and the Tech Talent Investment Program make sure Virginians are prepared for the jobs of today and the future.

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Micron employee works in lab with #1 Top State for Business - Education 2024 ranking listed below

#2 Top State - Workforce Development Programs (Area Development)

Virginia has the 4th Largest veteran workforce in the country

Leading Industries

Virginia’s industries are as diverse as its geography. Home to the largest data center market in the U.S., a varied manufacturing base, and the highest concentration of tech workers in the country, Virginia serves key national and global markets from its central East Coast location.

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The Premium Business Destination

International companies from across the globe have found a home for their operations in Virginia. See why each of them has landed here.

Ranked as America’s No. 1 Top State for Business by CNBC, Virginia offers the right environment for business success. Since 1972, the state has had a stable 6% corporate income tax, lower than the national median of 6.5%. Virginia has also maintained a AAA rating since 1938, longer than any other state.

#1 Top State for Business, 2024 CNBC

#2 Customized Training Leader in the U.S. Business Facilities, 2024

#4 Best State for Business Forbes

Virginia State Capitol, Richmond

Resources for International Companies

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) provides companies interested in operating in the state with business intelligence, site selection guidance, counsel on performance-based incentives, talent solutions and more. Below are several resources to help you get started, but feel free to contact us below for more.

The Virginia Advantage (English)

Guide to Incentives (English)

America's East Coast Tech Hub (English)

America's East Coast Logistics Hub (English)

Shenandoah Valley Airport

Virginia International Soft Landing Initiative

Virginia is the gateway to establishing and expanding your business presence in the United States. Designed to support international companies, Virginia’s International Soft Landing Initiative provides the resources, connections, and expertise needed to make U.S. market entry seamless and successful. By reducing risk and accelerating speed to market, our team helps companies navigate regulatory requirements, establish key partnerships, and access talent with confidence—ensuring a smoother, more efficient expansion into the U.S. business landscape.

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