It's Time to Celebrate Hanover Businesses 

The Heart of Hanover Business Awards are back, celebrating the businesses that make Hanover County a great place to live and work. With community nominations and public voting, this program shines a spotlight on local excellence across a range of industries, leading up to the awards in June.

Nominations are open now through April 26th at:

❤️Richmond.com/contest/Heart-of-Hanover

Hanover Launches "Visit Hanover VA" Initiative

Hanover County has launched its new tourism initiative, Visit Hanover VA, designed to showcase the community as a destination “Ripe for Discovery,” embracing the slogan: Big Thrills. Deep Roots. Legendary Tomatoes. 

VisitHanoverVA.com

Welcome to Hanover County!

Wong's Tacos | Mechanicsville 

Thompson Street Tavern | Ashland

7 Brew | Ashland

Postal & Parcel | Mechanicsville

Clear Water Capital | Mechanicsville

Smiley's Glass | Ashland 

PawsCienda K9 Ranch | Ashland

Celebrating a new Hanover location:

Dominion Lock & Security, Inc. 

Kroger Opens in New, Larger Store in Mechanicsville

The new Kroger Marketplace in Mechanicsville replaces a smaller store nearby, bringing a $40M investment, 300 jobs, and one of Kroger’s largest Mid-Atlantic locations to the Route 360 corridor. 

Workshops and Seminars

SCORE Workshop

Why Franchising

This free in-person workshop discusses the franchise business model and addresses common questions and concerns about franchise ownership. 

April 28, 2026; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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National Small Business Week 

Virtual Summit

This year’s virtual event will include educational presentations by experts, exhibit booths, business resources and much more.  Free to attend.  Registration is required.

May 5-6, 2026

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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

Lewistown 95 Logistics Center

This 552,587-square-foot facility is available for lease or owner-occupant purchase. Zoned M-2, the building features 40-foot clear ceiling heights and ample vehicle and trailer parking. Conveniently located just south of the I-95 interchange at Lewistown Road, the property offers quick access to Richmond International Airport, the Port of Richmond, and easy connectivity to major East Coast markets.

Featured Employer

PawsCienda K9 Ranch

Our specialized K9 Ranch offers high-quality training and day camp services for dogs of all sizes and breeds. This facility is designed to provide the perfect environment for both learning and play, ensuring that every dog thrives both mentally and physically.  We are hiring for Doggie Daycamp Counselors at the K9 Ranch in Ashland, and kennel technician and bather/brusher at our Montpelier Pet Resort location.