A few business start-up resources you may need are listed here. Our job is to help you succeed. Let us help you with questions navigating permits and government process and any other issues that may arise. Our network of information sources, databases, contacts, and programs can help you launch your business successfully. Call Hanover County Economic Development now at 804-365-6464.
Local Resources | State & Federal Resources | Additional Resources
Local Resources
Hanover County
Economic Development
Any and All Business Activity/Questions
804-365-6464
hanovervirginia.com
Building Inspections/Permits
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, etc.
804-365-6040
hanovercounty.gov/211/Building-Inspectors-Office
Commissioner of the Revenue
Business Personal Property Taxes, Contractor’s Licenses, New Business Registration Form, Business Change/Closure Form
804-365-3377
hanovercounty.gov/256/Commissioner-of-the-Revenue
Hanover County Municipal Airport
804-365-6208
hanovercounty.gov/1209/Hanover-County-Municipal-Airport
Library (Pamunkey Regional Library)
Research Staff, Meeting Space, Wi-Fi, Printing and Copier Service
804-365-6211
pamunkeylibrary.org
Planning
Inspection, Zoning, Land Use, Signage
804-365-6171
hanovercounty.gov/194/Planning
Public Utilities
Water and Sewer service
804-365-6024
hanovercounty.gov/413/Public-Utilities
Public Works
Road Improvements, Storm Water Drainage, Public Landfill Use
804-365-6181
hanovercounty.gov/216/Public-Works
Purchasing
County Procurement Services
804-365-6015
hanovercounty.gov/251/Finance-Management-Services
Treasurer’s Office
Collection of taxes, fees and water and sewer charges
804-365-6050
hanovercounty.gov/265/Treasurers-Office
Dominion Energy Innovation Center
Startup Services for Technology Businesses
804-368-8610
dominnovation.com
Town of Ashland
Economic Development
Information, Grants, Resources
804-798-1073
ashlandva.gov/97/Businesses
Planning & Community Development
Zoning, land use, development
804-798-1073
ashlandva.gov/193/Planning-Community-Development
Public Works
Leaf Removal, Roads, Water Drainage
804-752-6875
ashlandva.gov/195/Public-Works
Treasurer’s Office
Business License & Fees
804-798-8650
ashlandva.gov/183/Finance
State & Federal Resources
State of Virginia
Virginia.gov
Business Assistance
virginia.gov/services/business/
Business One Stop
804-786-6585
bos.sbsd.virginia.gov
VA State Corporation Commission
Register Business
804-371-9733
scc.virginia.gov
VA Employment Commission
Post Job, Find Employees, Tax Credits, Unemployment Insurance & Research
804-652-3241
vec.virginia.gov
Virginia Procurement (eVA)
Procurement Process for VA & Localities
866-289-7367
eva.virginia.gov
VA Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Food & Agribusiness Development
804-786-3501
vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Service for Tourism Related Companies
804-545-5500
vatc.org
VA Dept. of Housing & Development
Enterprise Zones & Microlending
804-371-7000
dhcd.virginia.gov
VA Dept. of Health – Chickahominy District
Food Enterprise Permit, Well & Septic
804-365-4355
vdh.virginia.gov/chickahominy/
Community College Workforce Training, Recruitment & Consulting
804-523-2292
ccwatraining.org
VA Dept. of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Enhance Procurement for Minority Business
804-786-6585
sbsd.virginia.gov
VA Dept. of Environmental Quality
Environmental Permits
804-698-4000
deq.virginia.gov
Federal
Small Business Administration
Startup, Expand, Financing, Grants, License, Permits, HUB Zone
800-827-5722
sba.gov
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Employer ID Number, Taxes
804-916-8700
irs.gov/businesses
Census
Demographic & Market Research
800-923-8282
census.gov
Additional Resources
Private Utilities
Dominion Energy
Electric Provider
866-366-4357
dominionenergy.com/virginia
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Electric Provider
800-552-3904
myrec.coop
Virginia Natural Gas
Natural Gas Provider
877-572-3342
virginianaturalgas.com
Verizon
Phone, Internet & TV
844-547-1325
verizon.com/business/solutions/small-business
Comcast Xfinity
Phone, Internet & TV
855-421-1739
www.xfinity.com
Communications
Visit here for Internet service providers.
Networking & Professional Associations
Hanover Chamber of Commerce
804-442-2093
hanoverchamberva.com
Hanover Chamber of Commerce – Airpark Division
Downtown Ashland Association
804-496-1434
ashlandvirginia.com
Market Ashland Partnership (MAP)
marketashlandpartnership.com
Metropolitan Business League (MBL)
thembl.org
ChamberRVA
804-783-9332
chamberrva.com
Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce
804-823-7745
cvaacc.org
VA Asian Chamber of Commerce
804-502-8081
aabac.org
VA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
804-378-4099
vahcc.com
Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Business Counseling & Seminars
804-510-1615
capitalregionvasbdc.com
InUnison (Retail Merchants Association)
Collaborative of Local, Independent Businesses
804-662-5500
inunison.org
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
Connecting Innovators with Opportunity
703-689-3000
virginiaipc.org
Service Corp. of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Counseling from Former Executives
804-350-3569
score.org/richmond
GENEDGE Alliance
Manufacturing Process Improvement
276-732-0035
genedge.org
Center for Innovative Technology
Solutions for Early Stage High-tech Companies
703-689-3000
virginia.gov/agencies/center-for-innovative-technology
Richmond Region Tourism
Services for Tourism Related Companies
804-783-7450
visitrichmondva.com