With the pandemic dominating the news in 2020, it is important to reflect on Hanover’s top stories that highlighted the moments that helped us innovate, prosper and grow over the past year. We look forward to what is to come in 2021, and we thank you, Hanover County, for your determination to persevere. Here are the top stories of the past year:… View Article
From non-profits to public entities to private companies, the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is back in the Richmond region due to the generous support of the wider community. Hanover County in conjunction with Hanover’s Department of Economic Development and the Town of Ashland are among the partner organizations. In collaboration with local government and economic development leaders, the newly… View Article
The Five O’s Tiki Foundation Concert Series, Hanover Tavern Foundation and Center of the Universe Brewing Company, all located in Hanover County, Virginia, were recently awarded grants from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP), designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging limited local marketing dollars through a local match of the state… View Article
Morooka America, LLC, located in Hanover County, Virginia has been accepted into the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program assists companies in the Commonwealth that are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. To participate, each business must meet both quantitative and qualitative selection criteria. Participating firms are chosen based on… View Article
With unanimous approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Hanover County Economic Development Authority, the Department of Economic Development launched the Small Business Resiliency Grant program to support small businesses negatively affected by interruptions and mandated business closures due to COVID-19. The Hanover County Small Business Resiliency Grant, which leveraged $300,000 of federal funding under the CARES Act, offered up to $7,500… View Article
It may seem hard to find things to do with social distancing limitations and changes to business operations due to COVID-19. Don’t despair! Here in Hanover, Virginia, we have historical sites, parks, restaurants, breweries, wineries, antique shops and more currently open and ready to safely welcome guests. The Here in Hanover, VA App provides a listing of venues to enjoy by locals… View Article