Power Up - Industries
- Data Centers: With large tracts of continuous acreage, proximity to both the Northern Virginia fiber network and the new subsea cables, and the second highest concentration of technology workers of any state, REC's region is ideal for data center development.
- Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing has long been a legacy of REC's region, with 1 in 10 private sector employees working in this industry.
- Supply Chain Logistics: REC's robust infrastructure and strategic mid-Atlantic location puts suppliers and customers within easy reach.
- Professional Services: An educated workforce and lower cost-of-living index makes REC's region an attractive option for headquarters, middle offices, and other professional services. Avoid the congestion of larger metropolitan areas while still getting the quality employees — and quality of life — you want.
- Agriculture: The largest private industry in Virginia has long been an economic engine in REC's region
Construction — With a location quotient (LQ) of 1.5 in construction labor, and locally sourced raw materials and building supplies, REC will work together with businesses to ensure construction will run smoothly in the Cooperative's service territory.
