The growing personal and professional services sector in Richmond already includes some high-profile businesses. For example, the first Magic Johnson Sport Club—a joint venture between Magic Johnson and 24 Hour Fitness—opened in Richmond. And Richmond-based Hartmann Studios, a full-service event design and production studio, provided the décor and lighting for the wrap party celebrating Pixar Studios’ Oscar-winning hit The Incredibles.
Though these kinds of success stories make the headlines, there is plenty of activity in more routine service categories, such as finance, law, real estate, and the trades—plumbing, electrical, and residential and commercial construction. And many service organizations, such as Kaiser Permanente Hospital and The Mechanics Bank headquarters, have been a presence in Richmond for more than two generations.
As more and more businesses discover that there is ample commercial space available in Richmond—and vacant land to be developed—the demand for real estate services in particular will grow. With over 60 percent of its population between the ages of 18 and 64, Richmond has a large appetite for services of all descriptions.