January 2025

Welcome to Hanover County!

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AG-X Workshop Scholarship

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.

DEIC Awarded Another DOE Prize

On December 12, 2024, the Dominion Energy Innovation Center was named a Round 2 Phase 2 winner in the MAKE IT Prize Strategies Tract funded by the DOE Office of Technology Transitions for its Metal Fuels Alliance.  The Alliance’s mission is to drive innovation in aluminum power system technologies, promote industrial decarbonization, and enhance energy security.  

New Culinary Hotspots in Hanover

Have you heard the delicious news?  Hanover County's dining scene is getting even more exciting with the addition of some fantastic new restaurants! 

SEMINARS & EVENTS

Thinking about starting a business?

January 28, 2025; 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Atlee Branch Library, Mechanicsville 

Free

SCORE Richmond and Hanover County Economic Development are partnering with the Atlee Branch of Pamunkey Regional Library to reach entrepreneurs interested in starting a new business and learning strategies to stay on the right track. Learn about the top 10 things that any business needs to be set up for success.

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

Ag Connect at DEIC 

January 30, 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 Dillon with Breemar Flower Farm.

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

11253 Leadbetter Road

Hanover Industrial Air Park

Ashland, VA

Located in Hanover's coveted Industrial Air Park, this 48,575± s.f. office/warehouse is available for lease.  Located on 3.35 acres, the building with 8 loading docks is zoned M-3 and provides ample parking with outside storage space.

FEATURED EMPLOYER

BC Wood Products

Ashland, VA

Since 1970, BC Wood Products has supplied custom pallets to accommodate custom products for clients in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and nationwide. Responsiveness to customer demands and superior quality are the roots of BC Wood Products’ success and longevity.