Why should companies look to Virginia when establishing or relocating their headquarters? First, they will be in good company as Virginia is home to 70 corporate headquarters of firms with annual sales of more than $500 million. Of those, 21 companies have annual sales of at least $5 billion. Virginia is also home to the corporate headquarters of 33 Fortune 1000 companies and many of the largest private companies in the U.S. 

Virginia has the highest percentage of high-technology workers in the country and ranks fourth in total high-technology employment as reported in Cyberstates 2011.  This large, well-educated labor pool provides companies headquartered in Virginia excellent opportunities to fill a wide array of critical jobs.

Critical Business Attributes

• An existing business concentration with a large, growing labor pool of skilled, professional workers
• A central East Coast location with easy access to major national and international markets
• A low cost of doing business
• All the amenities necessary to recruit and keep a professional workforce, including colleges and universities offering specialized business and technical degrees

Industries with Headquarters in Virginia

Aerospace

Chemicals

Computer and Data Services

Consumer Food Products

Financial Services

Healthcare

Insurance

Printing and Publishing

Telecommunications

Tobacco Products

Utilities

Major Corporate Headquarters in Virginia

Virginia Offers Global Access
Virginia's Commercial Airports provide non-stop service to 196 destinations world-wide.

Virginia has a Skilled and Talented Workforce
From an affordable lifestyle and competitive business environment to a skilled and ready labor force, Virginia is one of the most desirable places for business in America. Corporate headquarters in Virginia enjoy a business-friendly climate characterized by stable and competitive taxes, payroll costs, and lease rates, as well as legislation that protects “at will” employment practices.

Recent Headquarters Announcements (Corporate, Regional, or Division)
Since 2001, 443 companies have announced more than 600 corporate, regional, or division headquarters relocations or expansions in Virginia to create over 62,000 jobs and $4.3 billion in capital investment. Listed below are a few of the top headquarters announcements made recently.

Education and Training
Virginians themselves play a vital role in the Commonwealth’s success as a top business location. With one in three Virginians holding a bachelor’s or advanced degree, the state’s workforce is one of the nations’ most educated. Some of the nation’s best colleges and universities are located in Virginia – many offering undergraduate and graduate programs in all areas of business. Corporations also benefit from Virginia’s community college system, which works with companies to develop customized workforce training programs for employees.