November 2024

Welcome to Hanover County!

DEUTZ Power Center Mid-Atlantic Opens in Hanover County, VA

DEUTZ Corporation has expanded its Power Center network with the addition of DEUTZ Power Center Mid-Atlantic at 11089 Leadbetter Road in Ashland, Virginia.

Holiday Happenings In Hanover 

From small community events to historic holiday traditions, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in Hanover. Refer to this blog frequently as new listings will be added as they are announced. Here is a list of holiday events not to be missed.

Shop Local in Hanover County!

Throughout this year’s holiday shopping season, Hanover County is encouraging consumers to “Shop Local” and to consider dedicating part of your holiday spending in support of local and small businesses. 

Hanover Ornaments Are Here!

Celebrate the season with a special keepsake! This beautifully crafted limited edition ornament commemorates the Historic Hanover Courthouse. Perfect as a gift or to cherish in your own collection, this ornament captures the timeless beauty of the courthouse in stunning detail.

SAVE THE DATE!  Winter on the Green is returning to the grounds of the Hanover Museum of History and Culture.

Saturday, December 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Bon Secours Making Progress on New Ashland Emergency Center 

The Ashland Emergency Center will expand access to imaging and 24/7 emergency health care services within Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center’s existing service area.  Click here for Facebook update post.

SEMINARS & EVENTS

I Am Tourism

December 4, 2024; 1:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Covenant Woods, Mechanicsville 

This workshop help participants gain a visitor’s perspective of our region and knowledge of our many tourism products and offerings. Each workshop – which includes a 90 minute classroom session and a guided bus tour sponsored by Academy Bus Charter and The Valentine – prepares attendees to represent the Richmond Region at special events and in our communities every day! 

Ag Connect at DEIC 

November 21, 2024; 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 Kari Smith with Rhythm Ranch Homestead.

SMALL BUSINESS GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

• Richmond Region Tourism - Special Event Incubation Grant - Applications are reviewed on rolling basis, and awards granted until fund allotment is expended.
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• Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready Program with $10,000 Grant Opportunity - Deadline to enroll and complete grant application is Dec.13, 2024. 
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FEATURED PROPERTY

Stony Run Commons

Ashland, VA

Two parcels are still available for ground lease, build-to-suit or purchase. Join Aldi, Panda Express, Bank of America and others in this complex. Zoned B-3, this retail/office development is located on Route 1 adjacent to I-95 interchange, and is less than 1 mile from the Henrico Sports and Event Center and the site for the recently approved HCA Middle Virginia Surgicenter.