Business in brief: Jan. 15, 2024
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EXIT First Realty in Glen Allen recently announced that Charlotte Tate had joined its team of real estate professionals.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transaction in Henrico County: Glenside Medical Associates, LLC – renewed its lease of 8,400 SF of retail space at Staples Mill Shopping Center, 4026 Glenside Drive (Alex T. Wotring and James Ashby IV represented the landlord).
The Card Guys, a store selling collectible Pokemon and sports cards, will open Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 4915 West Broad Street. For details, follow them on Facebook.
The Children’s Museum of Richmond is the latest organization to receive the Autism Society of Central Virginia’s “Autism Friendly Communities” designation. KidMed was the first for-profit business to pilot the program. Autism Friendly Communities (AFC) is a comprehensive training program about Autism and how local businesses and organizations can best support and include Autistic people and their families. Participants receive expertise, training and resources from local professionals, individuals with Autism, and family members, tailored specifically to their type of business. The ASCV made a number of recommendations to the museum, which include adding directional signage, labels for interactive exhibits, and additional supports such as sunglasses, visors and communication cards in CMoR’s sensory backpacks. A special designation ceremony will be held Friday, Jan. 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at CMoR’s Downtown location. Businesses interesting in learning more about the AFC program can email the community engagement manager at rachel.pretlow@ascv.org.
Virginia Career Works—Capital Region will host the Winter 2024 Career & Resource Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. The free event will allow job seekers and resource seekers to meet and connect with more than 50 employers and organizations. Employers and organizations from a wide range of industries will be participating in the event, showcasing their job opportunities and cultures. In addition to the job fair, the event also will offer educational programs, training opportunities and workshops; guidance on resume building and interview techniques; and professional development advice from career coaches and industry experts. Click here for details.
