A study by American City Business Journals says Chesterfield County,VA offers the nation’s 17th best quality of life.

Forbes magazine has released its annual ranking of America’s most business-friendly metropolitan areas. The Richmond Virginia metro area was ranked 10th on the list this year.

Each year the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors honors local companies that contribute to the county’s economy and its citizens. For the first time, there was a tie for this honor between two nominees in the large business category; however, it was felt both organizations were worthy of this recognition. The Board of Supervisors, and the selection committee, awarded DuPont Spruance Site and Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), as the recipient of Chesterfield County’s 2004 Large Business of the Year Award.

Each year the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors honors local companies that contribute to the county’s economy and its citizens. The Board of Supervisors, and the selection committee, awarded City Ice, as the recipient of Chesterfield County’s 2004 Small Business of the Year Award.

Fiorucci Foods, Inc. is in the process of expanding its Prosciutto line at their plant. The expansion will enable the plant, located at 1800 Ruffin Mill Road, to process an additional 1,500 hams (prosciutto) per month. The 6,000 square foot expansion should be completed early this Fall and will result in an increase of 3 employees.