Virginia’s success in food and beverage processing is evidenced by the major global food products companies that have located here and continue to expand in the Commonwealth. Virginia’s accessibility to some of the country’s most populated metro areas makes it a prime location for companies that need to get product to market quickly.
Top companies in the life sciences industry choose to locate in Virginia — and flourish here — because of the state’s top talent, renowned higher education and research institutions, outstanding logistical advantages, competitive costs, and top-ranked business climate. Virginia’s life sciences sector has gained significant momentum in recent years, with 62 life sciences industry projects announced in just the past five years, representing over 6,200 jobs and $2.5 billion in investment. Recent announcements include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Granules Pharmaceuticals, U.S.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is one of North America’s premier supply chain destinations. In the past decade, over 200 supply chain companies — including Fortune 500 retailers and major logistics companies — have been attracted to Virginia by its combination of strategic location, world-class infrastructure, highly ranked business climate, top-ranked and abundant talent, and innovative supply chain ecosystem.
Virginia’s collection of assets in the air, on land, and at sea uniquely position the Commonwealth to serve as a leader in this emerging industry. Home to one of six FAA-designated UAS test sites and two NASA facilities focusing on UAS research, Langley Research Center and Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia is poised to lead this promising disruptive technology sector and host unmanned systems manufacturing and testing.
Top business process services (BPS) companies choose Virginia for its top talent, nationally recognized business climate, strategic location, and world-class infrastructure. BPS is a well-established, expanding sector; over the past decade, more than 28,000 jobs and $500 million in investment were announced in conjunction with nearly 200 BPS projects in Virginia, spanning sectors such as consulting, back-office services, and customer service.
The last few decades have solidified Virginia’s position as America’s hometown for corporate headquarters. In just the past 10 years, more than 500 companies have relocated to or expanded their headquarters offices in Virginia, attracted to its combination of diverse, world-class talent, exceptional quality of life, stable business climate, and competitive costs.
Virginia has emerged as a national leader in cybersecurity and is at the forefront of talent development in the industry. The Commonwealth of Virginia is uniquely equipped to succeed in this sector, with close proximity to the federal government, unparalleled assets in information technology, and higher education institutions that are training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.