The Commonwealth of Virginia offers Project One Five two regional options, a world-class workforce, and America’s best business climate.
America’s hometown for corporate headquarters. Home to the 7th highest number of Fortune 500 company headquarters and 8th highest number of Fortune 1000 company headquarters in the U.S.
America’s top state for talent. Ranked No. 2 for Education and No. 3 for Workforce by CNBC, Virginia has the best schools in the South (No. 4 in the U.S.) according to WalletHub, as well as one of the best higher education systems in the world (No. 1 in the U.S. according to SmartAsset).
A globally diverse and inclusive state. Ranked in the top 10 states for the percentage of corporate headquarters professionals who are Black, Asian American, and foreign-born
An attractive, stable, and predictable operating environment. Ranked America’s Top State for Business by CNBC, with a business-friendly regulatory climate and low, stable taxes
Strategic Mid-Atlantic location. Close proximity to major economic centers and a convenient base of operations in the Eastern Time Zone
Robust global and local connectivity. Global flight service, robust public transit options, and ubiquitous access to broadband
Exceptional quality of life. Ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for Quality of Life by Forbes, with distinctive lifestyle options for professionals of all ages