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Virginia continues to experience robust job growth and capital investment. Virginia’s targeted business sectors are diverse. Whether you’re manufacturing communication satellites, processing ready-to-bake cookie dough, or warehousing and distributing products globally, Virginia’s unique combination of resources provide a strong foundation for your success.
- Aerospace: Virginia is
home to 368 Aerospace companies. The top two sectors for the industry are
Aerospace Technology and Aerospace Equipment.
- Automotive: Virginia
is home to 177 Automotive companies. The Automotive industry accounts for
3% of Virginia's total of 6,047 manufacturing establishments.
- Plastics & Advanced Materials:
In 2007, Virginia's Plastics industry employed 26,062 people. The Plastics
industry accounted for 9% of Virginia's total manufacturing employment of
286,579.
- Corporate Headquarters:
Virginia's pro-business climate, global access and talented workforce combine
to make the ideal location for corporate headquarters. Virginia is home
to more than 70 headquarters that earn at least $600 million in revenue
each year.
- Energy: Virginia is home
to 1,243 Energy companies. The top three sectors for the Energy Industry
are Waste Products, Power Generation, and Fossil Fuel Sources.
- Food Processing:
In 2007, Virginia's Food Processing industry employed 34,830 people. The
Food Processing industry accounted for 12% of Virginia's total manufacturing
employment, and is the third largest sector.
- Global Logistics:
Today's leading distributors are taking increasing advantage of Virginia's
proximity to Eastern U.S. and Midwest markets.
- Life Sciences: In 2007,
the life sciences industry accounted for over 630 firms in Virginia and
for nearly 33,000 jobs.
- Technology: With more
than 252,000 high-technology jobs in Virginia in 2007, Virginia has the
highest percentage of technology workers in the country and is ranked 5th
in total high-technology employment as reported in Cyberstates 2008.
- Modeling & Simulation:
Virginia has 209 companies applying Mod-Sim technology to diverse industries
such as defense, health care, aerospace, transportation, and entertainment.
- Wood Products: Wood
Products represents Virginia’s largest number of manufacturing establishments.
The top three sectors for Wood Products are Household and Institutional
Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing, Other Wood Product Manufacturing,
and Sawmills and Wood Preservation.
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