Best Products co-founder Frances Lewis dies at 103
Frances Aaronson Lewis, who co-founded Henrico County's Best Products retail company and was a major figure among contemporary art collectors in the United States, died Jan. 10, her family announced Tuesday.
EAB acquires UK-based AI marketer
EAB, which has a significant presence in Henrico County, has acquired U.K.-based Hybrid to expand AI-powered digital marketing services for colleges and universities.
Acquisition of Elephant Insurance completed
Admiral Group completes sale of Henrico County-based Elephant Insurance to J.C. Flowers, marking new ownership for the U.S. auto insurer.
Owens & Minor rebrands after $375M sale of largest division
Owens & Minor completed the sale of its Products & Healthcare Services segment to Platinum Equity for $375 million.
Owens & Minor to change name on Dec. 31
Fortune 500 company Owens & Minor announced Thursday that it plans to change its name to Accendra Health, effective. Dec. 31.
Developer proposes Henrico industrial park after resistance to data centers
After resistance to a data center campus in Henrico County, a developer appears to be pivoting to an industrial park proposal.
Developer breaks ground on $500M mixed-use project in Henrico
Greenberg Gibbons broke ground Tuesday on a $500 million project mixed-use development project in Henrico County.
Altria CEO Billy Gifford to retire in 2026
Altria Group announced Thursday that its CEO, Billy Gifford, has decided to retire, effective May 14, 2026.
Eaton to invest $50M in Henrico expansion, adding 200 jobs
Eaton will invest over $50 million to expand its existing manufacturing footprint in Henrico County and create 200 jobs.
Henrico-based ASGN rebranding to Everforth
Henrico County-based IT and professional staffing firm ASGN will rebrand itself as Everforth in the first half of 2026.
RVA757 Connects strategy calls for more digital infrastructure along corridor
RVA757 Connects unveiled its 2035 Global Internet Hub Vision Plan to position the I-64 corridor as a hub for digital infrastructure.
Henrico appoints new EDA director
The Henrico Economic Development Authority has appointed Cari M. Tretina to be its executive director, effective Jan. 1.



















