We had our first official construction check in at the new digs this morning.  It’s pretty exciting to be moving into a new office.  Interactive Financial Marketing Group has occupied the same space since permanently moving to the Commonwealth in the early part of the decade.  We’ll miss Shockoe Slip but we look forward to our new home.

IFMG is moving to the Midlothian area which is six to eight short miles southwest from downtown Richmond in Chesterfield County, Virginia.  The Moorefield corporate campus or Moorefield III at 804 Moorefield Park Drive will be our new HQ.  The location features nature trails, an in house café, electricity, and indoor plumbing.

As you can imagine going from historic Shockoe Slip to a corporate campus environment will be a big change.  For one our old home is old. Literally it’s like 150 years old or something.  The once proud tobacco warehouse still bears the marks of 19^th century workers, and a few 21^st century ones too.  We’ve had many good memories here on Virginia Street and turning the lights off will be tough.

IFMG v.Moorefield will foster an environment of renewed creativity and innovation.  An open floor plan is designed to encourage a high level of collaboration and teamwork.  Everyone gets window seating as the outdoors is visible from 99% of the space.  Plus we’re building in multiple creative zones for teams to meet, brainstorm, or just share fishing tips.

We’re approximately four to five weeks away from moving in.  Demolition started this week with the build-out slated to begin around the first of the month.  There’s much to get done within a short period of time.  So we’re headed to Cletus’ house now to get the truck fired up.

We’re happy to have you along for the ride.  More to come as we get ready for the big jump…

Tom is IFMG's General Manager. When he's not noodling through honest spreadsheets, he's at home with his wife, two girls, and BBQ. Comment on his posts and he'll share a recipe. You can follow him on Twitter @tomfeary.