Henrico Launches Global Business Gateway in Innsbrook for International Businesses

Henrico, VA

Henrico Economic Development Authority (Henrico EDA) has partnered with Highwoods Properties, an office REIT, and Gather, a workspace solutions provider, to launch the Henrico Global Business Gateway. This program is the first local initiative in central Virginia designed to attract established companies from outside the U.S. and to provide them with resources, services, and personalized support for expansion into the U.S. market.

The Henrico Global Business Gateway will be headquartered in the forthcoming Gather West End coworking space at 4101 Cox Road, a prominent site within the nationally recognized Innsbrook mixeduse community. In addition to a prime location, companies establishing their first operation in the U.S. with assistance from the Henrico Global Business Gateway will be able to take advantage of the following benefits:

Dedicated office space, at a reduced cost, for up to three staff in one of the East Coast’s most vibrant coworking spaces
Business consulting services, such as custom market research, search engine optimization (SEO), and qualified domestic (U.S.) sales leads and strategy
Critical professional services, such as legal counsel, immigration consulting, and marketing, accounting, and real estate services
Specialized workforce partners for recruiting and hiring staff
Business development organizations and networking
Startup community and capital/financing partners
Tailored relocation assistance for company leadership or staff and their families

“Our efforts to minimize the cost of doing business in Henrico have been intentional as we seek to continually be an exceptional community where both businesses and residents have every opportunity to succeed and grow. The Henrico Global Business Gateway literally goes the extra mile(s) to introduce companies worldwide to this same experience,” said Brookland Magisterial District Supervisor Dan Schmitt.

“The launch of the Henrico Global Business Gateway underscores our community’s commitment to inclusivity,” said Three Chopt Magisterial District Supervisor Misty Whitehead. “We welcome companies from every corner of the globe to experience the way we do business; we want them to know Henrico is the place where they can flourish.”

“Innsbrook is a premier location in Richmond, with a reputation for quality and character in its mixed-use office and retail spaces,” said Jane duFrane, Senior Vice President and Richmond Market Leader at Highwoods Properties. “It is an ideal community for Gather to expand its footprint and join in the mission of bringing first-class businesses together. Highwoods is thrilled to welcome the Gather team to our Innsbrook portfolio and looks forward to fostering long-term relationships in their beautiful new workplace.”

“We are excited to have the Henrico Global Business Gateway join our newest community,” said Doug White, CEO of Gather Workspaces. “Gather West End will provide these entrepreneurs with the environment needed to continue their growth and development. We are honored to partner with Henrico EDA on this important endeavor.”

The Henrico Global Business Gateway is anticipated to begin operations in early 2025 as it welcomes inaugural program participant, Rego, Incorporated, an Africa-based fintech firm.

“We are profoundly humbled to be the pioneering participant of the Henrico Global Business Gateway,” said Yogo Dubois, founder and CEO of Rego, Incorporated. “Henrico’s strategic location, conducive business environment, proactive governance, and extensive support from the Henrico Economic Development Authority have been instrumental in the process of our establishment in the beautiful county of Henrico. We selected Henrico as it cultivates the ideal ecosystem for fostering innovation and success.”

Henrico is home to a diverse industry mix including 75 international companies that are foundational to its dynamic economy. For more information about the Henrico Global Business Gateway, visit https://henrico.com/target-sectors/international-companies.

About the Henrico EDA

As enduring economic stewards for more than 50 years, the Henrico EDA is your single point of contact for business development and site selection services in Henrico. Our team of experts goes the extra mile in every initiative and interaction to ensure both companies and residents can enjoy the vibrant community that they deserve. The Henrico community is strategically located in the heart of the Eastern Seaboard, adjacent to Virginia’s capital city of Richmond. Learn more about our extensive inventory of commercial and industrial properties ideal for the advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and corporate services sectors when you visit Henrico.com, and sign up for our Property Now and Henrico Now newsletters.

About Highwoods Properties

Highwoods Properties Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, is a publicly traded (NYSE:HIW), fully integrated office real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, acquires, leases, and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa. Highwoods is in the work-placemaking business. We believe that by creating environments and experiences where the best and brightest can achieve together what they cannot apart, we can deliver greater value to our customers, their teammates and, in turn, our stakeholders. For more information about Highwoods, please visit our website at www.highwoods.com.

About Gather

From remote workers and freelancers to enterprise teams, Gather provides the right space for you to be productive, build relationships, and achieve your business goals. For more information, visit workatgather.com.

About Rego, Incorporated

Rego, Incorporated is committed to transforming the financial landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by delivering avant-garde regulatory solutions. Our mission is to provide Digital ID services that empower f inancial institutions and banks to adhere to Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations. We aspire to create a central registry for all Digital IDs in the financial sector, serving as the definitive source for regulatory verification and compliance. In the subsequent phase of our mission, we envisage the development of a credit bureau to extend related services to citizens, thereby augmenting financial inclusion and creditworthiness. For more information, visit oneregoid.com.