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Henrico Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III operates an excavator.

Best Products building demolition clears the way for future development: ‘It’s going to benefit generations to come’

Posted on July 17, 2026.

Demolition of the former Best Products building will be completed in fall 2026. The Henrico Economic Development Authority will continue discussing possible projects with potential partners for the 93-acre site.

A preschool teacher shows a book in a classroom. The book by Eric Carle is in Spanish and titled La Semillita (The Tiny Seed).

Scale Up Henrico helps small businesses grow, create jobs in county

Posted on April 28, 2026.

The program is expected to provide as many as 20 loans to Henrico-based small businesses over the next three years. The funds can be used to address a variety of needs, including staffing; marketing and customer outreach; equipment and inventory; and working capital.

photo of Cari Tretina, Henrico County Chief of Staff

Henrico Chief of Staff/Deputy County Manager Cari Tretina selected to lead Economic Development Authority

Posted on November 13, 2025.

Tretina has served as Henrico’s chief of staff since 2019 and in an expanded capacity that includes deputy county manager since 2022. Among her accomplishments for Henrico, she has collaborated with EDA on dozens of agreements and initiatives to attract jobs and investment to Henrico, while also enhancing business opportunities and livability in the county.

EDA is responsible for attracting business growth and investment in Henrico, which has more than 353,000 residents, 25,000 businesses and 200,000 jobs. Overall, the county represents the fourth largest economy in Virginia. Continue reading Henrico Chief of Staff/Deputy County Manager Cari Tretina selected to lead Economic Development Authority

Photo of art-deco statue of an eagle at the former headquarters for Best Products on East Parham Road in Henrico County.

Henrico to issue ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored development at Best Products site

Posted on March 27, 2025.

Henrico will formally invite developers to express their interest and vision for an arena-anchored development on property that includes the former Best Products headquarters, along interstates 95 and 295 and East Parham Road.

Henrico EDA approves purchase of Scott Farm for GreenCity development

Posted on August 17, 2023.

Authority also authorizes agreement with Markel|Eagle for residential portion

Henrico County is excited to announce Markel|Eagle Partners LLC as another partner for the development of the $2.3 billion GreenCity “eco-district.”

The announcement comes as the Henrico Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved agreements to secure a key property for the more than 200-acre development.

Fairfield meeting Oct. 19 to highlight roles of Henrico EDA, county boards

Posted on October 9, 2020.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will discuss the activities and impact of the Henrico County Economic Development Authority (EDA) at a constituent meeting set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave.

T-Mobile to add hundreds of jobs to its Henrico customer center

Posted on August 18, 2020.

T-Mobile is expanding and relocating its Henrico County operations, adding significantly to its local workforce and investing millions to renovate a vacant building in eastern Henrico.

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