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Aerial photograph of the Best Products Reimagined site along Interstate 95

Henrico releases ‘request for interest’ for arena-anchored mixed-use development at Best Products Reimagined site

Posted on May 27, 2025.

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.

Henrico to make showers at 3 schools available to residents

Posted on January 8, 2025.

In coordination with Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico County is making showers available at three public schools to support the needs of residents

4 highlights from Henrico Sports & Events Center’s first year and what’s next

Posted on December 6, 2024.

The Henrico Sports & Events Center has wrapped up its first year of operations, marking a successful beginning for the venue at the heart of the Virginia Center Commons redevelopment in Glen Allen.

Richmond Spiders to headline Cheer & Gear Classic at Henrico Sports & Events Center

Posted on October 3, 2024.

For the second consecutive year, the Henrico Sports & Events Center will host a major women’s college basketball game as the University of Richmond Spiders take on Columbia University in the Cheer & Gear Classic

Tourist spending in Henrico climbs to nearly $1.9 billion in 2023

Posted on September 10, 2024.

Further growth expected with new Sports & Events Center, other facility improvements

Visitors spent nearly $1.9 billion in Henrico County in 2023 – a total that remained the highest total of any locality in central Virginia and the fifth highest in Virginia, according to an annual study for the Virginia Tourism Corp. Continue reading Tourist spending in Henrico climbs to nearly $1.9 billion in 2023

Inaugural concert at Henrico Sports & Events Center to feature bluegrass

Posted on May 1, 2024.

Sips & Strings event June 21 will present South Hill Banks, Harwell Grice Band

Virginia bluegrass bands South Hill Banks and The Harwell Grice Band will headline the first concert at the Henrico Sports & Events Center on Friday, June 21.

Henrico Sports & Events Center named Commercial Development of the Year CoStar Impact Award Winner

Posted on April 29, 2024.

Winners were selected by a panel of more than 660 industry professionals across 128 markets at the third annual commercial real estate awards

From ‘great lighting’ to ‘new arena smell,’ Henrico Sports & Events Center shines for A-10 Media Day

Posted on October 26, 2023.

Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade said she was impressed by the clean, fresh aroma when she stepped inside the new Henrico Sports & Events Center.

It’s almost like when you say, a new car smell. Well, this is a new arena smell, and it’s really nice, McGlade said Thursday in an interview with ESPN’s Angel Gray at the conference’s Media Day event.

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ASM Global to Operate New Henrico Sports & Events Center

Posted on September 7, 2023.

State-of-the-Art Convocation and Championship Complex Set to Open in October

Henrico Sports & Events Center to host A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship

Posted on May 23, 2023.

NCAA Division I conference tournament becomes 1st event for facility’s arena

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