The City of Chesapeake is a mix of industry, agriculture and commercial activity. Home to over 180 manufacturers employing over 8,900 people, Chesapeake firms produce a wide range of products including Sumitomo industrial gears and Mitsubishi copier components. Customer service and financial operations, such as QVC, Canon and Chubb Insurance have operations located in Chesapeake.

Additional companies that fall within our list of targeted industries include, Northrop Grumman, Mitsubishi Chemical, Panasonic/Matsushita Electronics and Lockheed Martin. These companies, including many more, employ an available skilled labor force in Chesapeake.