Business in brief - April 10, 2023

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced that Thomas Graeber has been promoted to portfolio manager. He joined Thalhimer in 2022 shortly after graduating from James Madison University and currently manages a portfolio in the Richmond metropolitan area consisting of 333,000 square feet.

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. recently honored the following local agents for their outstanding real estate performance in 2022: Deirdre Portwood – Executive Club; Greg Baron – Executive Club; and Anita Blue – Sales Achievement. All three are affiliated with Weichert Real Estate - Baron & Snipes, Co. of Glen Allen.

Northstar will host HireAbility: A Reverse Job Fair for Inclusive Employment on Friday, April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Business leaders are invited to volunteer one hour of their time to help Northstar’s candidates-in-training by roleplaying interview skills with them. After registering, review Northstar’s Volunteer Information Packet, which will include practice interview questions and tips for inclusive interview practices. Join virtually at the chosen time and roleplay interviews with two students, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. Interviews will be supported by an Employment Specialist as a resource to both interviewer and student. For details, call (804) 747-1003, email hpeele@northstarva.org or visit eventbrite.com/e/hireability-northstars-reverse-job-fair-tickets-605853473047.

The Dorey Park Farmers Market is seeking to hire an enthusiastic, over-friendly person who loves to work with children to help run the market’s POP (Power of Produce) Club. The position would be 8:45 a.m. to noon every Saturday, June through October. It pays $60 per Saturday. A background check is mandatory. POP Club coordinator will greet parents and children, play games, provide activities or assist with the craft of the week, and provide the Two-Bite Club veggie and POP Bucks. Click here to submit an application. For details on the Dorey Park Farmers Market, visit doreyparkfarmersmarket.org.

Woodforest National Bank will hold a job fair on Wednesday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Virginia Career Works—Richmond West Center, 4914 Radford Avenue, Suite 101. The bank is hiring for teller retail bankers at multiple locations. The job fair is free to attend and is open to the public. Register on the Virginia Workforce Connection website using Job Order 3314108. For details, call Virginia Career Works at (804) 652-3241.

Design Ready Controls, located at 4211 Carolina Avenue, will host a hiring event on Tuesday, April 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about employment opportunities for high tech careers. For details, call Virginia Career Works at (804) 652-3220.