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Companies today are rethinking what makes an ideal headquarters location, prioritizing places where quality of life, accessibility, and business climate work together to support growth. The Greater Richmond region delivers on all fronts, offering light traffic, strong schools and a pro-business regulatory environment that gives leaders confidence to invest. The region combines affordability with a high standard of living and executive-level amenities, creating an environment where companies can attract top talent while controlling costs.
Beyond lifestyle advantages, Greater Richmond offers the strategic fundamentals that headquarters operations demand: a deep and diverse talent pipeline, proximity to major East Coast markets, and a proven track record of hosting major corporate brands.
For organizations seeking a headquarters location that strengthens their brand, empowers their workforce, and positions them for long-term success, Greater Richmond stands out as a smart, future-ready choice.
Richmond’s Advantages
University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies is the nation’s first undergraduate school of leadership studies.
1.7 million higher education students learn within 150 miles of Greater Richmond.
25.6-minute average daily commute
VCU’s da Vinci Center for Innovation collaborates between VCU’s Schools of Art, Business and Engineering to provide an interdisciplinary learning experience.
Affordable cost of living is ~5 points lower than the national average.
The region is home to 8 Fortune 500 plus 4 Fortune 1000 headquartered companies — one of the largest concentrations of a mid-sized city.
Representative Companies
Since 2016, CoStar Group has built our presence in Richmond and today we have over 1500 employees thriving in the community. Our employees love living and working in Richmond. In 2022, we broke ground on our new Richmond campus, which will add thousands of jobs to the community. CoStar Group’s largest concentration of employees is in Richmond and we look forward to continuing our growth in this great city. Andy FloranceCoStar Founder & CEO
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Fortune 500 HQs + 5 Fortune 1000 HQs
#1
Best State for Business (CNBC, 2019-2021, 2024)
#1
concentration of Business + Finance jobs east of the Mississippi
Local Resources + Support
Michael Wassmer Innovation Center @1717 East Cary
The Michael Wassmer Innovation Center is a collaborative workspace for multi-disciplinary experts, community organizations and entrepreneurs to share ideas, learn from each other and discover new ways to achieve their individual and collective missions.
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