April 2025

Welcome to Hanover County!

KMEW USA Inc. | Ashland | Website (Ceraclad)

CB Flooring | Ashland

Recent Ribbon Cuttings:

Harris Automotive Service | Ashland | Facebook

Around the Table (Expansion) | Ashland | Facebook

Hanover County Establishes Inaugural Business Industry Awards

❤️The Heart of Hanover Awards, the inaugural Hanover County Business Awards program, is set to recognize and celebrate outstanding local businesses in the County!  We need you to nominate and vote for your favorites!

Emergency & Disaster Planning Resources at HanoverVirginia.com

We're excited to unveil our new Emergency & Disaster Planning Resources page—a dedicated toolkit to support businesses in building resilience and thriving through uncertainty.

Spring into Hanover County, VA!

Be sure to put these must-do events on your calendar:  🚂Ashland Train Day, 🚗Classic Car Cruise-in, 🍓Ashland Strawberry Faire and more!

SEMINARS & EVENTS

RSVP for informational Happy Hour:  jill@thecapitalcollective.org

"Beyond the Million" Capital Intenstive

Informational Happy Hour (Please RSVP) 

April 17, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Trouvaille Restaurant

203 N. Lombardy St., Richmond VA 23220

Applications are now open for The Capital Collective’s “Beyond the Million” Capital Intensive Richmond!  Businesses in Greater Richmond looking for growth capital, with revenues between $500K to $2 million are encouraged to apply.  This initiative, supported by national corporate and financial partners, offers $100K worth of services to only 12 selected businesses. Selected businesses will receive these services at no cost to them.  Click here for more information about the program.

How to Win the War on Talent

April 22, 2025; 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Atlee Branch Library, Mechanicsville 

Free

Unlock the full potential of your HR practices with our transformative luncheon. This presentation will equip you with essential strategies to elevate both external and internal talent management. Discover innovative methods to enhance your employer brand and gain a deeper understanding of the talent market. 

*After the session has concluded, there will be an opportunity for one-on-one consultations.

Disaster Recovery Workshop for Businesses

May 6, 2025; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Hanover Tavern

This free workshop is designed to help businesses strengthen their ability to recover from disruptions and disasters. Led by Lt. Daniel Gordon, Deputy Emergency Manager at Hanover Fire-EMS, practical guidance on disaster preparedness, business continuity planning, and strategies to minimize financial and operational disruptions will be covered.

SMALL BUSINESS GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Richmond Region Tourism - Special Event Incubation Grant

This grant is a unique funding opportunity open to any entity planning a new special event in the Richmond region.  Applications are reviewed on rolling basis, and awards granted until fund allotment is expended.
Learn more.

FEATURED PROPERTY

Cool Spring Center

9335 Cool Spring Road

Mechanicsville, VA 23116

New high quality flex development with build-to-suit office options consists of multi-tenant industrial condos for lease. Approximately 7,920 s.f. of space remains available, subdividable down to about 3,960 s.f., with decorative modern facades. Located just 1.5 miles from I-295, this property is surrounded by residential and commercial amenities,

FEATURED EMPLOYER

QRFS (Quick Response Fire Supply)

Ashland, VA

QRFS is constantly expanding our inventory and services, and we need a strong team to make it happen. If you like working with cool people while learning the ins and outs of a fast-growing industry, we might have the job for you.  QRFS strives to be the best place you’ve ever worked. We offer a fun yet challenging team environment that incentivizes you to make your job faster and easier. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that we have the world's best dog here daily!