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Monthly Newsletter | May 2026

Heart of Hanover - Top 3

❤️ The votes are in! Citizens across Hanover County cast thousands of votes in this year’s Heart of Hanover Business Awards contest, and the top three businesses in each category have officially been revealed. These businesses now advance as finalists and are invited to the Heart of Hanover Awards Luncheon on June 2nd, where category winners will be announced alongside several special committee-selected awards.

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Heart of Hanover Sponsors - Thank you (2)
Heart of Hanover HCEDA (2)
Ashland EDA (2)
Wegmans-Spirit of Volunteerism

Wegmans Virginia Service Center Receives Recognition

 

Among this year’s honorees, the Wegmans Virginia Service Center received the Spirit of Partnership Award, a distinction that underscores the vital role corporate partners play in advancing both economic vitality and quality of life in Hanover County.

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Workshops and Seminars

SCORE 2026 - May

SCORE Workshop

AI for Small Business

 

This free in-person, demo-driven workshop discusses how to use tools like ChatGPT to save time, improve marketing, and streamline everyday tasks.

 

May 26, 2026; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

 

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SBDC - SOPs 101

SBDC Virtual Workshop

SOPS: 101

 

This free on-line seminar covers what a Standard Operating Procedure actually is and why even the smallest businesses benefit from having them.

 

May 26, 2026; 1:00-2:00 p.m.

 

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The Virginia Economic Development Partnership is hosting FREE International Trade webinars.

 

Stay up-to-date on international trade best practices with the following webinar:   Global Trade Insights: Trade Policy and Tariffs Update (June 2)

 

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Hospitality & Tourism Workshops

Homegrown hospitality comes from the businesses and people who know their neighbors and their community.  As tourism revs up in Hanover, we’re excited to offer these complimentary workshops to help your hospitality business lead with heart, serve with flair and create with joy.  Workshops are led by Ryan Allen with Little Birdie Consulting.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Workshop registration is limited to businesses located in Hanover County and the Town of Ashland that operate within the tourism and hospitality sector. One registrant per eligible business. Eligible businesses include restaurants, retail shops, lodging providers, attractions, and other visitor-serving businesses. Due to limited seating and focus on Hanover/Ashland hospitality businesses, at this time we cannot accept registrations from businesses not located within the two jurisdictions or that fall outside of the hospitality sector.  If you are unsure your business falls within these parameters please reach out to the Economic Development office and we will be glad to assist. 

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Newsletter - Tourism Workshops (1)

You're Too Close to Your Own Experience

 

This free in-person session discusses how to walk back into your own space and view it as a first-time guest, what you'll find when you do and why it is such a crucial audit to perform.  Enjoy coffee & breakfast treats!

 

June 16, 2026; 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Ash & Olive

Food provided by Ash & Olive

 

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Newsletter - Tourism Workshops (2)

The Board Room:  Crafting the Intentional Experience

 

In this fun and interactive session, you'll make a charcuterie board for another attendee by learning more about them. The takeaway is how to compose environments and make intentioanal decisions affecting guests needs.

 

June 30, 2026; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The Vines at Oakdale RVA 

Food provided by Kroger

 

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Entreprener Cert. Course

Entrepreneur Certificate Course - Online 

 

This on-demand comprehensive 9-class series is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully start or grow your business.  FREE!

 

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Featured Site

River Point

River Point Commerce Center

 

This new flex/speculative industrial park will consist of three buildings totaling up to 949,500 square feet. The owners of the proposed park, currently zoned M-2, are open to sale, lease, and build-to-suit options. Building 2 of the 3-building footprint is designated solely as a build-to-suit for a manufacturing use. It will be open to a campus style development, if needed, and is ideally suited for companies in the life sciences and manufacturing space looking for industrial land and property. 

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Featured Employer

Featured Hanover Employer CP&P

CP&P|CMC Precast

 

CP&P, a CMC Precast Business, provides top concrete products in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. At CP&P|CMC, you'll be supported with the tools, training and resources to reach your full potential.  Our company mantra is "It's what's inside that counts" applies to much more than our products.  We're all about building lasting structures, stronger communities, and a more sustainable industry.  And we're also dedicated to helping you build a successful, rewarding career!

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