Henrico County has the essentials necessary for smart business growth and unparalleled prosperity. It combines a pro-business approach with amenities like first-rate restaurants, beautifully landscaped parks and top schools to make Henrico an ideal business climate.

High technology meets a low cost of living
High-tech firms such as Infineon Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, and Danaher Power Solutions are making strides on the world technology landscape every day from locations in Henrico County.

The professionals are leading better lives. They are raising families and living the new American dream. The marriage of high technology and a low cost of living have created a hotbed of technology firms.

The quality of life businesses seek
Henrico schools, tax rates, roadways and housing opportunities make the county one of the most desirable places to live for professionals of all kinds. The high quality of life allows businesses to attract and retain the best professional employees in the world.

Tax rates that don't go out of style
Real estate tax rates haven't gone up since 1970 and business license, and machinery and tool taxes have actually decreased. Henrico has kept taxes low by including the county's business leaders in the tax planning process. We respond to our customers. For more information about the lowest tax rates in urban Virginia, you may download the survey conducted by the City of Chesapeake. Download PDF version.

Internationally recognized emergency services
Henrico was the first county in the United States to have fire and police departments fully accredited by national and international agencies.

Diverse and abundant labor force
The labor force in the greater Richmond area is a well-balanced mix of white and blue-collar workers, with a mix of educational backgrounds. They are high school graduates trained at technical schools, college educated and have advanced degrees.

A place that makes business its priority
Henrico County's pro-business approach with business leaders and county officials has attracted hundreds of corporate headquarters to Henrico. Henrico has streamlined business development approvals leading to easy expansions.

First-class and nationally recognized school system
Henrico County Public Schools are among the best in the country exceeding the national averages in all categories of standardized tests.