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| General Advantages |
- Greater Richmond's growing population exceeds 1,100,000. The area is a magnet for labor, drawing workers from more than 40 localities statewide.
- The diverse economy includes 13 Fortune 1000 headquarters; pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, semiconductor, and other 21st century manufacturers; Fifth District Federal Reserve, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and state capital; financial and information technology services; and higher education.
- Greater Richmond is strategically located at the mid-point of the East Coast.
- Interstates I-64, I-95, I-85, and I-295 converge in the metro area.
- More than 3.3 million passengers and about 115 million pounds of cargo are handled at Richmond International Airport (RIC) each year. RIC is served by nine passenger airlines and five dedicated air cargo airlines.
- The area's telecommunications infrastructure is state-of- the-art with an extensive fiber optic network and digital switching capability.
- Sites and buildings are available, including fast track sites ready to go for semiconductor, life sciences, and other technology projects.
- Greater Richmond offers the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large city with minimal traffic congestion and an average 24-minute commute.
- The area's excellent quality of life makes it easy to relocate, attract, and retain top quality professional and technical employees.
- Relocation services are provided by the Greater Richmond Partnership Inc. in cooperation with local businesses.
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