Hanover County Economic Development February 2025 News
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February 2025

Welcome to Hanover

Welcome to Hanover County!

 

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Cafe 54 | Ashland | Facebook

 

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Bon Secours MRMC Ranked as Top 100 Hospital in the U.S.

 

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, has been recognized as one of the top 100 hospitals in the United States by Healthgrades for 2025.

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Winter Blog

Embrace Winter:  Uncover the Best Activities In Hanover County

 

Whether you're looking for invigorating walks through scenic trails, or cozy indoor experiences, Hanover County has plenty to offer during these cold months!

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Engel Family Farms placed as a 2023 Finalist for Top Producer of the Year by Farm Journal at the Top Producer Summit in Nashville, TN.  Learn more.

Engel Family Farms Successfully Incorporates Regenerative and No-Till Farming Methods

 

An article in The Delmarva Farmer spotlights Hanover-based Engel Family Farms' use of no-till farming to minimize soil disruption and support soil organisms needed to sustain soil health.

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AG-X Workshop Scholarship

 

Last Call!  The workshop starts today, February 13th!  Hanover County Economic Development is offering scholarships to Hanover-based ag-businesses interested in attending Dominion Energy Innovation Center's exclusive four-session series occurring in February and March.  The AG-X 2025 Workshop Series – Building Your Brand is designed to empower participants with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to analyze, strategize, and succeed in growing small agricultural endeavors.

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SEMINARS & EVENTS

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University-of-Richmond

Techstars' Startup Weekend

 

February 21-23, 2025

Robins School of Business

University of Richmond

Free | Preregistration is required!

 

Startup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs experience startup life. It is a creative and collaborative educational event over a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Open to the public, anyone can develop and pitch new startup ideas. From executive product owners to independent inventors, all are welcome.

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Harnessing AI for Marketing:  How to Use ChatGPT

 

February 25, 2025; 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Atlee Branch Library, Mechanicsville 

Free

 

SCORE Richmond and the #HanoverVA County Department of Economic Development are partnering with the Atlee Branch of Pamunkey Regional Library to reach entrepreneurs and business owners. Learn how to harness artificial intelligence (AI) using ChatGPT to boost your small business!  ChatGPT helps you get answers, find inspiration and be more productive.  

 

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

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Ag Connect at DEIC 

 

February 27, 2025; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dominion Energy Innovation Center

Free

 

Ag Connect is designed to support and connect agricultural producers of all sizes in our community.  Get inspired by local success stories, gain valuable insights, and expand your network in the agricultural sector. This month's spotlight speaker is Nicole Phillips with Meadowgate Alpacas.

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More Seminars & Events

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.
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FEATURED PROPERTY

Winding Brook Retail-Office

Winding Brook Retail/Office Building

11601 Lakeridge Parkway

Ashland, VA

 

Great office opportunity in the heart of Winding Brook with two suites totaling 4,022 s.f. available for lease.  Located off I-95 at the Lewistown Road interchange, this is one of Hanover's premiere mixed-use communities, with residential, retail, and industrial amenities available. 

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