MARTIN’S Food Market’s new fuel station will open for business on Wednesday, April 18 at 8 a.m. The new fuel station, the first in the Richmond area, is located in the parking lot of the MARTIN’S Westpark store at 9645 West Broad St.

The fuel station will have eight pumps, each with a Pay-at-the-Pump feature. For customer convenience, gas mitts to keep hands clean and waterless hand soap, in addition to free air, also will be available. MARTIN’S gift cards can be purchased and redeemed at fuel sites including the new Richmond area fuel station.

Customers can also take advantage of their fuelperks! rewards.

Five University of Richmond student teams have advanced to the April 16 finals in the Entrepreneurship Club’s Business Pitch Competition for budding entrepreneurs. The final round will be held in the Robins School of Business, Room 138, at 5 p.m. It is open to the public. Experts and entrepreneurs from outside the university will judge the finals. First prize is $3,500 and the opportunity to present the winning idea to a group of local angel investors. The annual competition encourages Richmond students to think entrepreneurially. Each pitch is measured for concept, clarity, comprehensiveness, realistic implementation and potential value. For more information about the competition, call Jeff Pollack, assistant professor of management at the Robins School of Business, at 287-1821.

The Alice Haynes Room in the commons at University of Richmond was buzzing March 20 as The Henrico Education Foundation held its First Annual Corporate Spelling Bee. A dozen companies and groups turned out teams of three spellers to participate in the bee, which raised funds for HEF's mission of supporting Henrico County Public Schools students, teachers and staff by promoting innovative educational opportunities, recognizing achievements and developing community collaborations. The spelling team of Lindsay Newport, Brad Armstrong, and Patti Fox of The Martin Agency topped the field, and a group from Luck Companies won the 'Buzzy Bee' award for the best all-around spirit.

After 44 years at their current location, C. P. Dean owner William “Bill” Selden recently relocated his family business to 9071 W. Broad St., between Parham and Gaskins road. The business has hired new staff members as it expands. The new location will contain an in-house design center to make products even more customizable for its customers. C. P. Dean is known mostly for billiard and game tables but also sells bar stools, custom bars and entertainment centers. Selden is a third generation owner of C. P. Dean, since his family purchased the company in 1903.

Cox Media Group-Richmond is hosting the Richmond Employment and Education Fair on Tuesday, April 3.

Over 30 area employers and schools will be on-site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad Street. Businesses and schools expected to be in attendance include the University of Richmond’s School of Continuing Studies, Haley Toyota, the Community College Workforce Alliance, Food Lion, Kings Dominion, Allianz Global Assistance and AT&T.

Participants should bring copies of their resume. A quiet room will be available to fill out applications on-site. The University of Richmond’s School of Continuing Studies will be conducting complimentary seminars on resume writing, developing cover letters, interviewing and networking skills every 30 minutes during the fair.

Henrico resident John Testement recently developed an iPhone app that is in use internationally and has been featured on the iTunes “What’s Hot” page. Available as a free download from the iTunes store, ThankYouPro combines the convenience and speed of mobile technology with the personal touch of a handwritten card by enabling users to create and mail a paper thank-you note in less than a minute. A real card is printed and mailed with a first class stamp with guaranteed mailing within 24 business hours. Users can choose from more than 20 card designs and a variety of handwriting font styles and colors. A company logo or other photo can also be used on the inside of the card, and the app allows users to handwrite their own signature on the phone. For more information, visit http://www.ThankYouPro.com.

The YMCA of Greater Richmond recently named HHHunt Communities, a real estate development and management company, the recipient of this year’s Corporate Leadership Award. The award was presented Feb. 23 at the YMCA’s Annual Meeting and Strengthening Communities Fund Kickoff.

At right, HHHunt President Dan Schmitt accepts the award from Reid Ashe, chairman of the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Richmond.

Local entrepreneur and Henrico resident Barbara Bennett is currently competing to “Get on the Shelf” at Wal-Mart. Bennett launched her company, The Mineral Case, in 2009. A passionate fan of the mineral makeup trend – but not of the mess and hassle of various jars and loose powders – Bennett launched The Mineral Case because it clears bathroom counters and makes cosmetics easily accessible at home or while traveling. If her company receives enough votes, her product will be available at every Wal-Mart location across the country. Fans can vote once a day through April 24 at http://www.getontheshelf.com/product/5505/The-Mineral-Case. To view Bennett’s contest entry, visit http://youtube/Miq5hdFxMG8.