The Communities at the Forefront of Virginia’s Biopharma Push: Greater Richmond
Centered on Virginia’s state capital and its surrounding communities, the Greater Richmond region is in the middle of the greatest population growth in its history, adding 56,000 new residents in the past four years. The region offers a unique combination of affordability and quality of life with urban, suburban, and rural settings, along with natural beauty, water recreation on the James River, and a lively cultural scene. Greater Richmond is home to the headquarters of 12 Fortune 1000 companies, and in addition to pharmaceutical manufacturing, the region is strong in advanced manufacturing, corporate services, finance and insurance, food and beverage manufacturing, information technology, and logistics and e-commerce.
Harrison Lake, Charles City County
The town of Ashland in Hanover County, home to Randolph-Macon College, has been named one of America’s best small towns.
Goochland Drive-In Theater
Niche ranked Maggie Walker Governor’s School in Richmond as the No. 8 public high school in the United States in 2023.
The Goochland Drive-In Theater in Goochland County has been ranked among the top five must-visit drive-in theaters in the country.
Richmond
The Virginia Capital Trail runs more than 50 miles from Richmond to Jamestown — between Virginia’s first capital and its current capital.
Virginia Commonwealth University
