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Skyline of Richmond, Virginia. (Photo: Jim/rvaphotodude)
| Category | Score | 2008 Rank | 2007 Rank |
| Cost of Doing Business | 293 |
11 | 12 |
| Workforce | 239 | 8 | 8 |
| Economy | 148 | 17 | 3 |
| Education | 173 | 11 | 11 |
| Quality of Life | 119 | 28 | 11 |
| Technology & Innovation | 110 | 14 | 14 |
| Transportation | 66 | 13 | 22 |
| Cost of Living | 24 | 27 | 35 |
| Business Friendliness | 46 | 2 | 4 |
| Access to Capital | 38 | 13 | 12 |
| OVERALL | 1256 | 2 | 1 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Year of Statehood: 1788
Governor: Tim Kaine (D)
Population: 7,712,091
Gross State Product: $41,617 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 1.9%
Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
Major Industries: US Navy Warships, Mining, Lumber, Farming, Tourism
Related Links:
State Economic Developments: http://www.yesvirginia.org/Virginia_Advantage/Default.aspx
Official State Web site: http://www.virginia.gov
Governor: Tim Kaine (D)
Population: 7,712,091
Gross State Product: $41,617 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 1.9%
Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
Major Industries: US Navy Warships, Mining, Lumber, Farming, Tourism
Related Links:
State Economic Developments: http://www.yesvirginia.org/Virginia_Advantage/Default.aspx
Official State Web site: http://www.virginia.gov
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