The Sate of Virginia
Named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I the “Virgin Queen of England”, Virginia is known as “the birthplace of a nation.” It was home to the very first English Colony in North America and is located on the East Coast of the United States.
Virginia's Location
Virginia is bordered by Maryland and West Virginia to the north; Maryland, Washington DC, and the Atlantic Ocean on the East; North Carolina and Tennessee on the South; and Kentucky and West Virginia on the west. Virginia is a beautiful state for businesses, vacations, or a place to settle down! It’s a central area on the East Coast, giving you access to other businesses and cities along the coast, thus increasing your chances of greater success as a business.
Some of the largest, most popular cities in VA are the following: Tyson’s Corner/Fairfax County, Abingdon, Lynchburg, and Ashland/Richmond area.
Geography of the State of Virginia
Virginia has a wide array of geography. You’ll find the Appalachian Plateau, part of the Appalachian Mountains, forests, rivers, and flat-topped rock all in one state. Instead of asking what you’ll find in Virginia’s geography, it’s better rather ask what won’t you find. The wide array of different geographic locations makes it an interesting place to discover while on your vacation!
Virginia's Attractions
Virginia is famous for its Presidential homes, Arlington, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, and Chincoteague ponies, all bringing in a large number of visitors and tourists excited to see the beauty and learn about the history of this intriguing state. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, this is your place! You’ll be inspired by the historical aspect of the state. But that’s not all, you’ll also be intrigued by all of the tourist attractions spread throughout this state. Whether you choose to take a ride on a Chincoteague pony, hike part of the Appalachian Trail or explore the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, you’ll be inspired by the beauty and history located here. And don’t be surprised if you don’t want to leave at the end of your stay. Perhaps you’ll even decide to settle down and start up your own business here!
Historical events in Virginia
Virginia is also a state holding a large amount of history. Patrick Henry gave him a “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech at St. Johns church in Richmond, VA. There’s no better way to learn history than to travel and see the places where rich moments in history took place. So what are you waiting for?
Due in part to the many tourist attractions already located in Virginia, businesses have had a significant amount of growth in the last decade. Business growth has specifically been amongst the tourism and manufacturing industries. If you’re looking to start up a business and unsure where to start it up, we highly encourage you to set up shop in the state of Virginia. You’ll be provided a wide array of business opportunities whether you’re looking to get into the tourist industry, manufacturing, or agriculture.
You can also be inspired by other business owners in the thriving state of Virginia. Wondering what the range of industries in Virginia is? Due to its ever-growing economy, you’ll find the following: manufacturing, finance, information, technology, agriculture and so much more.
Virginia's Economy
Virginia is low unemployment rates and is a pro-business tax environment. Because of this, it makes it a fantastic place for many small business owners to set up shop.
Virginia is home to the largest data center market in the entire world, as well as the 3rd largest port on the East Coast. This state is a key national and global market from a perfect East Coast location. Choosing Virginia as the location for your business is a fantastic option, allowing you quality and stability to expand and grow your business. Whatever your experience in Virginia is, we hope you’re inspired and encouraged by the end.
As of 2022, there are 766,826 small businesses in Virginia, which is 99.5% of all businesses in the state. At 2.9%, Virginia is one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Due to this statistic, there is a highly competitive labor market that can be quite discouraging for small business owners looking to hire.
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