The arts are all around you in Norfolk. As the cultural capital of Virginia, Norfolk offers the highest quality and the widest array of artistic experiences. From black-tie to jeans, for the young and the young-at-heart, there's something for everyone here.

144 square miles of waterfront and a temperate climate with mild winters and delightful temperatures much of the rest of the year contributes to Norfolk's high quality of life.

Employees’ paychecks will stretch farther in Norfolk than in many other parts of the country. As a result, you can offer wages that are competitive, but hold down labor costs.

Hampton Roads has a population of 1.6 million and is the seventh largest metro in the Southeast United States and the second largest between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta.

Post-secondary education options are alive in the Norfolk MSA, with access to more than 93,000 students for part-time and full-time employment and more than 11,000 four-year graduates each year.

Health care is the city’s largest private employment sector, with 15% of the city’s jobs. There are six large hospitals and one teaching hospital in Norfolk.

From Admirals hockey to Tides baseball, from crewing on the Lafayette to sailing on the Elizabeth, from Northside park to Ocean View's beaches, Norfolk has plenty to do to celebrate life daily.

In Norfolk, mornings breeze in with the turn of the tide; there's a good chance that commute to work and back includes brilliant waterfront views.

Whether you like to shop for antiques or the hottest new trends, Norfolk offers abundant shopping opportunities.