International Profile

Firms from dozens of countries have made Hampton Roads their home away from home.

You’ll often hear us say that Hampton Roads is made up of 15 communities. The truth is that there’s actually a 16th community here: the international community. Approximately 180 businesses from 27 countries chose to make a home for themselves right here in the heart of the mid-Atlantic.

These businesses undoubtedly share many of the same goals you have. Low cost of doing business. Ready access to numerous markets. Abundant resources like land and labor. Attractive tax laws. All with a quality of life that’s unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere.

It’s no secret that business is becoming increasingly global in nature. No wonder so many businesses have made the natural choice.

For a list of major international companies in Hampton Roads, click here.

 

2010 Hampton Roads International Business Profle
Country # Companies %
Austria 4 2%
Canada 8 4%
Denmark 8 4%
France 12 7%
Germany 35 19%
Iceland 3 2%
Italy 7 4%
Japan 30 17%
Netherlands 9 5%
Sweden 12 7%
Switzerland 6 3%
United Kingdom 19 11%
Other* 27 15%
TOTAL 180  

*Other includes Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, finland, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Liechtenstein, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey

 

Industry  Total %
Distribution 50 28%
Manufacturing 59 33%
Service 71 39%
TOTAL 180  

 

 

Presence in Hampton Roads # Companies %
Chesapeake 66 37%
Franklin/Southampton 1 1%
Gloucester 1 1%
Hampton 2 1%
James City / Williamsburg 6 3%
Newport News 23 13%
Norfolk 21 12%
Portsmouth 9 5%
Suffolk 12 7%
Virginia Beach 37 21%
York 2 1%
TOTAL 180  



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