Business in brief: Sept. 22, 2025
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Park Lane Tavern in West Broad Village has closed after six years in business. Its three other Virginia locations remain open. A Facebook post described mechanical and plumbing issues that were beyond the restaurant's control as a deciding factor in the closure.
Electrical engineering company ABB will be investing $28.5 million to expand its facility in Eastern Henrico this coming December, bringing more than 100 new jobs to the area during the next three years. The expansion will include a new test center, warehouse, and new assembly lines. ABB’s current facility at 5900 Eastport Boulevard employs 184 people and produces about 2,500 power distribution units each year, but new additions will help the facility double its footprint. ABB’s choice to expand in Henrico – where it's had a presence since 1968 – comes after a big boost in demand for power in the region, specifically from data centers. Virginia leads the nation in data centers with more than 300 existing facilities, and Henrico County has seen a growing number of data centers in the last few years.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: MovingLife, LLC – leased 3,576 SF of industrial space at Gaskins Centre, Building I, 3823 Gaskins Road (Evan Magrill represented the landlord); Wingstop – leased 2,800 SF of retail space at Promenade Shops, 11621-11657 West Broad Street (David Crawford represented the landlord).
Colliers International recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: OrthoVirginia, Inc. – renewed its lease of 20,000 SF at 5899 Bremo Road (Malcolm Randolph, John Carpin and Catherine Walker represented the landlord); Apex Garage – leased 8,322 SF at 7507 West Broad Street (Robby Brownfield and Rob Dirom represented the landlord).
Henrico County, the Henrico Economic Development Authority and InUnison are inviting local business leaders and entrepreneurs to a special event Thursday, Sept. 25 designed to connect them directly with county leadership and resources to help them thrive. The Henrico Business Town Hall will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage, 8350 Hermitage High Boulevard. The event is free and open to all businesses, whether long-standing companies or startups. Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas will lead the discussion, sharing updates on current programs and upcoming initiatives that impact Henrico’s business community. The town hall also will feature highlights from InUnison’s annual State of Local report, which provides insights into regional economic trends, business sentiment, and expectations for the coming months. The event is designed to be interactive, giving attendees the chance to ask questions directly to county leaders while also networking with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs. Topics will include the resources Henrico offers to support business growth, how the county is responding to current economic challenges, and ways to build connections within the community. For details or to register, click here.
Job seekers will have the chance to meet face-to-face with hiring employers at a job fair Friday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 North Laburnum Avenue. The event, hosted by Virginia Career Works, American Legion Varina Post 233, Henrico County and Virginia Works, will feature employers from a variety of industries. Attendees are encouraged to bring résumés, dress professionally and be prepared to network. For details, email varinastrong@gmail.com or call (804) 859-1359.
