Annually, the Department of Economic Development compiles an extensive report featuring the Department’s work completed over the past fiscal year, achievements, and data pertaining to economic development and tourism in Hanover County. This year’s report documents another strong year of performance by the Department and County, along with some highlights of key partnerships and collaborations which have enabled success. The Department of… View Article
VIcom hosted an open house and held a ribbon cutting ceremony on its new facility in Hanover County on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The Virginia Beach-based IT company has constructed a 31,000-square-foot office and warehouse facility at 9335 Cool Spring Road in Mechanicsville. The company occupies 24,000 square feet of the new building and will lease the remaining 7,000 square feet. VIcom,… View Article
The 2024 Hanover County Business Appreciation event, hosted by the Hanover County Department of Economic Development with assistance from the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, was held on September 18, 2024, at James River Cellars Winery. This year’s event, sponsored by Wegmans with additional supporting sponsorships from Bon Secours, Creative, Timmons Group, Luck Stone Companies and Rappahannock Electric, continued recognition of Hanover County Legacy… View Article
Between pumpkin picking, hayrides and visiting corn mazes, there are plenty of ways for you and your family to stay busy this autumn in Hanover County. These activities for adults and kids alike make the most of autumn and all that comes with it—the crisp air, autumn atmosphere, and fall foods, for starters. For the chill and thrill seekers, Ashland Berry Farm,… View Article
The Hiring in Hanover, VA App has received a VACo Achievement Award, which is a competitive program open to local government members of the association. Today, the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) announced the 45 state-wide recipients of the 2024 Achievement Awards which recognize excellence in local government programs. This year, VACo received a record 145 submissions. Winning entries focused on addressing… View Article
Randolph-Macon College, a nationally recognized residential college of 1620 students located in Ashland, Virginia, has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET for its Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering. ABET is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready… View Article