Sure, we've got bio and life sciences. But to succeed in this business, you need more. Here are some of the many ingredients Virginia's I-81 Corridor has to offer to help your business grow – and help you enjoy an unparalleled quality of life.
Business Basics
- Virginia consistently ranks among the top states to do business
- Nationally recognized training programs and facilities
- Located along Virginia's primary transportation routes, I-81 and I-64
- An average of 2,700 engineering, science and math graduates per year
- Foreign Trade Zones, HUB Zones and Technology Zones
- A central east coast location within one day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population
- Equidistant from New York and Atlanta
- Low cost of doing business
Our DNA
- Population
794,014
- Households
314,789
- Median household income
$47,338
- Median home value
$157,264
- Average travel time to work
22.3 minutes
Bio and Life Sciences
Virginia's I-81 Corridor is home to a cluster of biotechnology and life sciences companies. Whether you're looking for the latest high-tech innovations from higher education or business basics like low electric rates, convenient location or skilled workers, we're your road to success.
Research and Higher Education