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
In the county, tourism supported nearly 10,500 jobs with a combined payroll income of $628 million in 2024. It also generated tax receipts of more than $83 million for the county and $46 million for the state. Continue reading Visitor spending in Henrico eclipses $1.9 billion
The Henrico Economic Development Authority issued a “request for interest” (RFI) solicitation for a mixed-use development on property that once served as headquarters for the retail chain Best Products, along interstates 95 and 295 and East Parham Road. Master developers, arena operators and other prospective partners will have until Monday, July 28, to respond formally with submissions of a “statement of interest” in the development. Continue reading Henrico releases ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored mixed-use development at Best Products Reimagined site
Encompassing initially 33 acres of a nearly 200-acre property in northwestern Henrico, Glover Park provides a tournament-quality sports complex for events and resident use. Continue reading Henrico park named in honor of late Supervisor Richard W. Glover