“The key to our search was finding centralized space that provides areas for teamwork, collaboration and wellness. We feel that the RTD building provides all of that and more,” Amin said. “The downtown location is accessible to all of our associates who live across the region from New Kent to Midlothian and from Hopewell to Short Pump, as well as those that travel from the D.C. and Hampton Roads areas. Shamin has spent the last few years learning about the needs of our associates and how we can improve their quality of life in the workplace.”

The company’s 70 corporate employees will relocate from its current offices. It plans to hire more employees and the additional space will allow for that, Amin said.

Plans call for renovating the RTD building, which will retain the newspaper’s branding, Amin said. For instance, Shamin plans to upgrade the lobby and common areas with a hospitality focus that would include a café, lounge and a new fitness center for the building’s tenants.

Shamin plans to lease out the balance of the space on the first and second floors. The company has already had some inquiries about leasing the space, Amin said.