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More than 800 companies from around the world call
Virginia home. Our exceptional infrastructure, strong education system, dynamic
workforce, strategic location, and pro-business climate provide a solid foundation
for growth and make the Commonwealth a great place for global enterprise. Virginia
possesses the qualities that corporate decision-makers everywhere are seeking
in today’s global environment.
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Investment by Country (2002 - 2006) |
| Country |
Investment (millions) |
| Germany |
$1,765.80 |
| Denmark |
$515.00 |
| Australia |
$320.00 |
| Sweden |
$303.70 |
| Canada |
$192.90 |
| UK |
$171.79 |
| Japan |
$148.30 |
| Netherlands |
$117.86 |
| Switzerland |
$74.62 |
| India |
$74.00 |
| France |
$67.42 |
| Mexico |
$50.00 |
| South Korea |
$11.38 |
| Italy |
$10.22 |
| China |
$5.65 |
| Luxembourg |
$5.20 |
| Austria |
$4.40 |
| Israel |
$5.65 |
| Hong Kong |
$4.34 |
| Iceland |
$3.35 |
| Total |
$3,850.83 |
| International
Employment by Country (2002 - 2006) |
| Country |
Jobs Created |
| UK |
3,940 |
| Canada |
3,266 |
| Germany |
2,942 |
| Japan |
1,139 |
| France |
1,117 |
| Switzerland |
956 |
| Sweden |
866 |
| India |
816 |
| Denmark |
635 |
| Italy |
491 |
| Netherlands |
469 |
| Iceland |
396 |
| Mexico |
232 |
| Australia |
222 |
| Philippines |
139 |
| China |
222 |
| Israel |
115 |
| Total |
17,958 |
Source: LocoMonitor & Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Investment and employment information is not captured for all projects.
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