Efforts to transition the decades-old complex into a so-called 55-and-up “active adult” community include upgrades and new amenities.
Renovations underway as Imperial Plaza phases out assisted living wing
Health care
Pharma venture fuels $25M expansion of AMPAC facility in Petersburg
The project is spurred by a federal-funded venture that also includes Phlow, Civica and VCU’s Medicines for All Institute to shore up the supply of U.S.-made generic drugs.
Immunity research firm Aditxt to invest $31.5M in new downtown lab
The company is taking 25,000 square feet at VA Bio+Tech Park, which is reworking its plan for a new research building nearby.
New medical infusion clinic taps into Henrico County market
Infusion Solutions opened recently at Glen Forest Office Park, featuring private suites and COVID-19 treatment.
Medicaid support provider shutters Midlothian office as contract ends
New Jersey-based Conduent had operated a call center with about 250 employees at 7545 Midlothian Turnpike.
Biotech firm Grenova to invest $10M, add 250 jobs at new Diamond-area HQ
The homegrown startup’s move from a smaller space on the Southside follows Spy Rock Real Estate Group’s purchase of the site on Ellen Road last fall.
Jackson Ward social services provider opens outpost in Henrico
St. Luke Legacy Center began offering clients childcare, mental health support and other services at 409 E. Laburnum Ave. in April.
Bon Secours health system acquiring affiliated local orthopedics practice
The not-for-profit hospital chain will take over Tuckahoe Orthopaedics, which has operated in the region for more than 40 years.
Downtime (pandemic edition): Docs that rock
The health system’s top infectious diseases expert keeps the beat for The Vagabond Dandies, a pandemic-born band that includes two other VCU physicians.
Cannabis dispensary taking over former Short Pump KFC
Green Leaf Medical will open in four months at 11190 W. Broad St. and is scouting locations in Scott’s Addition, Petersburg, Ashland and Carytown.
