About Richmond

Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is an economically progressive city that embraces its past as well as its future. Established as the state capital in 1779, the city boasts a rich history, which can still be seen today in the architecture, the statues on Monument Avenue and even in the cobblestone streets found around the city.

A strong cultural community enhances the distinct diversity that flows throughout the city. Museums, mom-and-pop shops and specialized boutiques are only some of the fun places to browse. There are always things to do.

Richmond offers the amenities of a larger city while maintaining a small-town feel. Its ideal location allows for day or weekend trips to the beach, the mountains or larger cities like the nation’s capital.

Employment opportunities

Richmond also is a great place to work. The metropolitan area is home to a broad base of corporations, banks, hospitals, media firms, and federal, state and local government agencies as well as high-tech manufacturing companies, including several Fortune 500 companies. Entrepreneur magazine has ranked Richmond the “#1 Midsized City in the United States for Small Business” and Fortune magazine named Richmond the “Tenth Most Improved City for Business in North America,” citing VCU’s School of Engineering and the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park as major factors in the region’s high-tech growth and development.

Learn more about Richmond and our neighborhoods and surrounding counties.