Henrico Business in Brief: Nov. 2, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community.
Sarah Payne has joined Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s corporate accounting team as a senior financial analyst, the Henrico-based firm announced Oct. 26. Payne previously worked as a financial analyst for the Virginia Department of Health.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Oct. 19 that Reshma Chattopadhyay has joined its client accounting team as a senior staff accountant. She previously worked in Regency Centers’ property accounting revenue recovery division.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Oct. 12 that Philip Sadler has been promoted to portfolio manager in its Commercial Property Services group. Sadler joined the group as an intern in summer 2025 and became an assistant portfolio manager in July 2026.
Keiter promoted Mark Hodges and Greg Saunders to partner effective Oct. 1. The firm announced the promotions Sept. 23. Hodges specializes in estate and gift tax planning and multi-generational wealth strategies within the firm’s Private Client Services practice; Saunders works in the firm’s Valuation and Forensic Services team. Keiter is based at 4401 Dominion Boulevard in Innsbrook.
Keiter announced Oct. 6 that it was recognized as a 2026 InternshipsVA Top Employer for Interns. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership lists the firm among Region 4’s Innovative Employers Award honorees, a category recognizing internship programs.
Keiter announced Sept. 29 that it was named to INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2026 Best of the Best CPA firms list. The award publisher lists the Glen Allen firm in its category for firms with more than $10 million in net revenue.
Costello’s Ace Hardware opened Oct. 9 at 9085 Staples Mill Road in Staples Mill Square. The approximately 12,000-square-foot store is led by Kathryn Menendez. The company plans a grand opening celebration Nov. 6–8, with a chainsaw board-cutting ceremony Nov. 6.
Kole Tang Aquatics has opened its first retail store at 7250 West Broad Street. Founded by Kole Elkin as a mobile aquarium service business in 2024, the company now sells freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, aquariums, and supplies while continuing aquarium design, installation, and maintenance services.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Oct. 23 that Crunch Fitness, La Plaza International Market, and Woody’s Bar and Grill have leased space at Glen Lea Centre, 3808 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Their spaces total 29,916 square feet, 8,200 square feet, and 2,649 square feet, respectively.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer and Rebkee announced Oct. 22 that Sheltering Arms Community Programs will occupy 24,830 square feet at Regency, joining Grove Eyecare and Tee Box, whose spaces total 7,472 and 4,476 square feet, respectively. They also announced that the 314-apartment Regent at Regency is leasing, with first move-ins anticipated in November 2026.
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