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.
Over the last few decades, the Commonwealth of Virginia has become one of North America’s premier locations for the tech sector. Thousands of tech firms and tech industry leaders have been attracted to Virginia by its combination of diverse, world-class talent, exceptional quality of life, attractive business climate, and competitive costs.
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’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 automotive companies choose to locate or expand in Virginia for its thriving automotive ecosystem, skilled workforce, innovative culture, outstanding logistical advantages, competitive cost of doing business, and top-ranked business climate. In the past decade, over 80 automotive projects have been announced in Virginia, representing more than 8,000 jobs and $4.5 billion in investment.
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.
Virginia is home to the top tech talent pipeline in the United States, a dynamic semiconductor research and development enterprise, and a network of premier universities producing a steady flow of graduates in areas of high relevance to microelectronics and nanotechnology subsectors. This combination creates a well-rounded ecosystem that positions the Commonwealth of Virginia at the intersection of innovation and manufacturing for the semiconductor industry.