ABOUT VIRGINIA: RICHMOND, VA

Richmond, Virginia and its surrounding metropolitan area is known as the "Region Easy To Love", and it's easy to see why. Richmond was voted one of America's Most Livable Communities, an award presented every ten years by the non-profit Partners for Livable Communities, and was named by Forbes magazine as the tenth best place in the nation for starting a business or a career.

Richmond's population was 197,800 in the year 2000, and the city sprawls over three different counties, Henrico, Goochland and Chesterfield. The greater Richmond Metro area also lies in the lovely rolling hills of Hanover County. Richmond is the county seat of Henrico County and the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The entire area is steeped in 400 years of U.S. history. Found in Richmond is the St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his famous '...give me liberty or give me death' speech, which ignited the Revolutionary War. Over twenty five museums dot the city, paying tribute to its vast and colorful past. The Museum of the Confederacy holds the largest collection of Confederate articles in the world. The Richmond National Battlefield Park contains the sites of eleven different campaigns fought there, and is 763 acres of historic ground set aside in commemoration of the Civil War.

Historic Richmond, VA hasn't stayed in the past, but has marched on brightly into today's modern times. Six Fortune 500 companies have made their homes here, including CSX Railroad and Circuit City, while six other Fortune 1000 firms are based in Richmond. Low business overhead and a highly educated workforce are two of the draws for incoming businesses, as well as the high quality of life, the wealth of cultural amenities and the pleasant, gentle climate of the area.

Summer average temperatures are a mild 76 degrees, while winter averages are 39 degrees. A scant 14 inches of snowfall make for a comfortable winter, with 43 inches of rainfall allowing the beautiful Richmond gardens to bloom.

The Port of Richmond is a major domestic and international distribution center, connecting rail and truck shippers throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. Richmond, VA is located halfway between Maine and Florida. Interstate - 95, the east coast's main transportation artery, along with I-64, 81, 70 and 85 all being within proximity of Richmond, combine to service the city. Half of The United States' consumers and manufacturers are located within 750 miles of the Port of Richmond and more than 100 major freight companies are based here. The Richmond International Airport is one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in the east.

Richmond Public Schools offer an exceptional education to its residents. The city has four major Universities to choose from, including Virginia State University and Strayer University, along with a whole host of smaller colleges and two year technical institutes.

Richmond's historic Fan District, Shockhoe Slip and Shockhoe Bottom are all shopping districts brimming with bistros, boutiques and antique stores, alongside of the most modern retailers. The city's night life is vibrant, with music from all different cultures, and restaurants with almost every ethnic flavor. It's easy to see why Richmond, VA is a place "Easy To Love".

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