Advantages for Corporate Headquarters

Thirteen Fortune 1000 companies have their corporate headquarters in the area. Numerous other corporate and division offices of both manufacturing and nonmanufacturing firms are also part of the area's business base. All business support services are available, including legal, accounting, advertising, insurance, and financial services. Five four-year and five two-year and special colleges and universities offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in all major fields, including, business, law, engineering, and medicine. Public and private schools have received national recognition, including nine Greater Richmond elementary and middle schools that have been named No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools since 2003. 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.