Industries

- **Government & Public Administration:** As the state capital, local, state, and federal government offices are major employers. - **Finance & Insurance:** Anchored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and corporate headquarters for Genworth, Markel, and Capital One (in the surrounding metro). - **Healthcare & Life Sciences:** Dominated by VCU Health, Bon Secours, and HCA Virginia, alongside a growing bioscience research park. - **Education:** Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and other local institutions are major economic drivers and employers. - **Manufacturing & Logistics:** Benefiting from its position on I-95 and I-64, the area is a hub for supply chain operations, food processing, and packaging (WestRock). - **Tourism & Hospitality:** Driven by historical tourism, craft breweries, a booming culinary scene, and outdoor recreation along the James River. - **Creative & Tech Startups:** The city boasts a growing reputation for marketing, advertising (home to The Martin Agency), and tech-focused incubators.