City of Chesapeake Economic Development - Frequently Asked Questions

	Why choose Chesapeake, Virginia?
	Consistently ranked by the FBI as one of the five safest U.S. cities with populations over 150,000, Chesapeake is a family-oriented city with a pace that's in keeping with wholesome, community living. We rank as one of America's top five cities for starting and growing a small business. Click over to our Chesapeake Profile to find out more about this thriving city.
	Can you provide me with any recent figures regarding the economic success of Chesapeake?
	Fifteen new companies located to Chesapeake in 2001, while 21 existing businesses expanded their operations. Combined these 36 firms invested over $56.6 million dollars in capital investment, added over 945 new employees to their payrolls and absorbed over 1,332,552 square feet of space. Still need more figures? Click on our Resource Library.
	What are some of your area's major employers?
	QVC, Mitsubishi, Canon, Lockheed Martin, Verizon and Volvo are a few of our more recoginizable companies that have established sites on Chesapeake ground.
	What can CED do to assure my company's success?
	We will work closely with your representative, serving as liaison between your business and the City to get you on your way. Click here and look at some of the ways we can help you.