Business in brief - Aug. 15, 2022

Henrico-based nonprofit CA Human Services recently announced that it had named Tyler Hart president and CEO, effective Aug. 1. He succeeds Jessica Philips, who retired after 20 years with the organization. Hart previously served as provost at Richard Bland College of William & Mary, overseeing all student-facing functions at the college including enrollment services, student support and academics. He began his career in the financial industry as a senior accountant for a Richmond CPA firm. Hart holds a bachelor’s degree in Administration from Longwood University, a Ph.D. in Leadership from Old Dominion University, and a M.B.A. from Averett University. CA Human Services collaborates to innovate, operate, and model services that support community inclusion for Virginians with developmental disabilities, such as autism.

Taylor Long Properties recently reported the following lease transaction in Henrico County: Braids by Kiana – leased 1,215 SF at 5700 Brook Road, Unit 5664 (Rebecca von Meister represented the tenant).

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Source One Flooring LLC – leased 10,000 SF of industrial space at Gaskins Centre—Building III, 9878-9898 Mayland Drive (Evan Magrill and Dean Meyer represented the landlord and Isaac DeRegibus represented the tenant); Capital Autobahn – renewed its lease and expanded into 5,699 SF of industrial space at Gaskins Centre—Building I, 3801-3827 Gaskins Road (Evan Magrill and Dean Meyer represented the landlord); Benchmark Physical Therapy – leased 1,600 SF of retail space at Nuckols Place, 5400 Wyndham Forest Drive (Alicia Brown, Annie O’Connor and Connie Jordan Nielsen represented the landlord).

Virginia Credit Union recently was recognized for its financial education programs for youth and adults. Virginia Credit Union took first place among large credit unions in Virginia for youth education programs. The award recognized VACU for a six-week partnership with the Mayor’s Youth Academy, which helps participants create good money habits and shift attitudes towards banking and credit. In addition, Virginia Credit Union was recognized for a second-place award among large credit unions in the state for adult education. This award highlighted a multi-week Financial Success for Women program VACU began in October 2021. The online program was structured around the themes of spending, saving, borrowing and planning. A similar series is planned for this fall. Virginia Credit Union has a team of four fulltime educators who coordinate and teach in-person and online educational programs at credit union facilities, workplaces, community centers and schools throughout the year. In 2021, VACU’s financial education programs reached more than 65,000 individuals of all ages.