Bristol, Virginia pairs a historic downtown and a growing entertainment economy with a manufacturing and distribution base that is built to last. The City of Bristol's Economic Development Office is READY to help your business locate, expand and thrive here.

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We offer access to the knowledge and skill based environment that businesses look for – with future-proof infrastructure and a pristine location far from the hurried pace of metro life.

Located within a day's drive of 70% of the U.S. population, the City of Bristol offers the convenient Southwest Virginia location, eager workforce, and low cost of living your business needs to thrive. Come visit and you’ll learn why Bristol is not only a good place to
live but a great place to do business. Located in the southern Appalachian Mountains, Bristol rests directly on the Virginia-Tennessee state line and is part of the metropolitan statistical area that includes Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City, Tennessee – an area of more than 500,000 people. With its centralized location and easy lifestyle, Bristol is considered
a great alternative for the migration of businesses without the high cost of metro areas. In fact, our cost of living is about 25 percent lower than in major urban areas.
Besides being a prime spot for your business , Bristol has a distinctive country music heritage and pristine landscapes that draw thousands of visitors each year.

Check out Bristol Virginia for your next business location.

“One of the reasons
I selected this region
is the high quality of life
the area offers, including
high-quality education, health
care, telecommunications
infrastructure and other
amenities.”
–Jim O’Neil, President of
Information Technology Sector
Northrop Grumman
Corporation