BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES
CoStar Group, Richmond
An ecosystem built for growth and scale Virginia is home to the full spectrum of business and financial services — from asset and wealth management to insurance, fintech, compliance, analytics, and corporate finance. Business and financial services companies locating in Virginia join world-class industry leaders.
Illustrative Examples
Virginia’s business and financial services ecosystem is built for growth and grounded in connection. Strong regional partners, workforce training institutions, universities and colleges, tech councils, and innovation districts help companies strengthen operations, unlock their potential, and expand. And close proximity to the federal government eases access to the regulators, contractors, and decision makers that shape the market.
25
59,000+
$50.8B
Fortune 500 companies call Virginia home
new business and financial services jobs since 2017
in new federal contracts in FY25, ranking Virginia No. 1 in the U.S.
Source: Fortune | VEDP’s Announcements Database, 2026 | USASpending.com
Why Virginia works for business & financial services companies Virginia brings together the elements that matter most to business and financial services companies: headquarters-ready infrastructure, lasting stability, and strategic access to markets, partners, and decision makers.
Operations-ready environment
Strategic location, competitive costs
Built for corporate growth with premier office space, business infrastructure, and expansion support.
Easy access to U.S. and global markets with lower operating costs than major financial centers.
Business stability A predictable, business-friendly environment backed by long-term fiscal strength.
Skilled, adaptable workforce A deep talent pool in finance, technology, and business services that evolves with industry needs.
800,000+
750+
Virginia workers in business and financial services firms
university business and finance programs, anchored by 23 MBA programs and two top-ranked public business schools
Source: Lightcast 2026.1 | Lightcast 2026.1; US News & World Report, 2024
Capital One Financial Corporation, Fairfax County
Amazon HQ2, Arlington County
CarMax, Inc., Goochland County
ADP, Inc., Norfolk
Top State for Business — Education
Customized Training Leader in the U.S.
CNBC, 2025
Business Facilities, 2026