| INTERESTING ARTICLE I FOUND IN BUSINESS WEEK:
Richmond, Virginia was #6 for the best places to start over in
the United States based on economy and employment ratings.
No. 6
Richmond, Va.
Companies planning to hire in next quarter: 22%
Best job prospects: Construction, Durable Goods
Manufacturing, Nondurable Goods Manufacturing, Transportation &
Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Trade, Information, Professional &
Business Services, Education & Health Services, Leisure &
Hospitality, Other Services
Population: 192,913
Average home price in January: $167,185
Unemployment rate: 7.8%
Richmond has a diverse economy, which includes chemical, food, and
tobacco manufacturing, biotech, high-tech fibers, and
semiconductors. For those who want to start over with a job in the
arts, it has a symphony, ballet, art galleries, and theater
companies.
Click Here to View Full Article |
