Greater Richmond has earned accolades from around the world thanks to our economic diversity, foreign investment strategy and the community’s quality of life.
Business Climate
#1
State to do Business (CNBC, 2019-2021)
#1
Best Business Climate (Business Facilities, 2021)
#3
Most economic development projects per capita (Site Selection, 2022)
#7
Mid-sized American City for Economic Potential (FDI Intelligence, 2021)
#2
Regional Workforce Development in the South Atlantic Region (Site Selection, 2021)
#9
for Corporate Headquarters (Business Facilities, 2022)
Outdoor + Leisure
#1
James River for Best Riverfront Entertainment (River Travel Magazine, 2021)
#1
James River for Best River Walk/Hike (River Travel Magazine, 2021)
#2
Best City for Cycling in Virginia (People for Bikes, 2020)
Top 6
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens for Best Public Gardens (Birds and Blooms)
Top 8
Your Pick for America’s Best River Towns (American Rivers, 2021)
Top 15
Best Running Trail in America (Men’s Journal)
Music, Arts + Culture
#1
25 Most Influential Works of American Protest Art Since WWII (New York Times, 2020)
#1
City with the Best Street Art (Bella Magazine, 2021)
#1
15 Unmissable Black History Museums Across America (Fodor’s, 2020)
#5
Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker (MovieMaker, 2021)
Top 6
Best Places to Find Spectacular Public Art in the U.S. (Travel Awaits, 2021)
#8
VCU Institute for Contemporary Art for “Best New Museums” (USAToday, 2020)
Food + Beverage
#1
Best for Booze Hounds (TripSavvy, 2021)
#6
Best Beer Scene (USAToday, 2020)
Top 6
East Coast Cities with Dynamic Craft Beer Scenes (TripAdvisor, 2020)
#7
The South’s Best Food Cities (Southern Living, 2020)
Top 10
Most Interesting Food Scenes Across the Country (USAToday, 2021)
Top 10
Best Food and Wine Festivals the Southeast Has to Offer (USAToday, 2020)
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