| 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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