Discover Virginia Beach

Discover Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Leads the Way

Discover how the City is Primed for the Future

The largest city in Virginia is poised to capitalize on the opportunities the future holds and take center stage shaping the economy of the future. Virginia Beach has established itself as the location of choice for both established industries such as advanced manufacturing and key emerging sectors such as renewable energy, unmanned systems, and cyber security.

Key advantages Virginia Beach offers include:

  • Ideal Mid-Atlantic location on the U.S. East Coast
  • Proximity to the Port of Virginia--3rd largest container port on the East Coast
  • Pro-business climate: no tax on machinery and tools equipment; no inventory tax for manufacturers. Low State corporate income tax rate of only 6%.
  • Highly educated, highly skilled workforce:
    • Over 50 percent of the City’s residents have a post-secondary degree
    • 14,000+ newly transitioned military personnel enter the civilian workforce each year
  • Exceptional quality of life:
    • 38 miles of beaches
    • 4,500+ acres of community parks and recreation options
    • Excellent education system including 12 colleges and universities in the region
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Offshore Wind Energy

The City of Virginia Beach has received significant national and international recognition as the Mid-Atlantic hub for the U.S. East Coast offshore wind industry, with two of the largest offshore wind farms in the country slated for construction in the near future directly off its shores. Virginia Beach is an ideal choice for renewable energy companies looking to establish an operational hub in the U.S.

Pro-Business Growth

Virginia Beach is committed to growing the City’s economy by attracting and retaining companies of all sizes, but also by providing innovative business assistance and resources to companies seeking to locate in the U.S. An example is the City’s International Incubator which is geared towards international companies needing office space and business resources to get their operations off the ground prior to establishing their own office or facility in the City.

Advanced IT Infrastructure

Virginia Beach boasts an advanced IT infrastructure that provides businesses with world-class digital connectivity across the U.S. and on a global scale. The robust fiber optic cable infrastructure is ideal for any industry that requires reliable, secure high-speed connectivity to run their operations.

Why Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is more than a beach—it’s a great place for business. The City boasts a skilled workforce, a fair tax structure and low cost of doing business, a quality education system, a diverse economy, and an exceptional quality of life. Its strategic location in the heart of the U.S. East Coast is another asset that allows convenient access to domestic and international markets through an extensive multi-modal transportation network.

There are many reasons why businesses – big and small – choose Virginia Beach every day. We invite you to contact us to learn why you should choose Virginia Beach for your business.

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