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Hanover’s Perspective

QubicaAMF Worldwide Wins First Place Award for HyperBowling Innovation

Qubica AMF office building

QubicaAMF Worldwide (QubicaAMF), the largest bowling products company in the world, was recently awarded the Brass Ring Award for Best New Product in the Patron Participation Ride/Attractions category at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo 2018. The annual awards recognize amusement parks, water parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, family entertainment centers (FECs), and suppliers from around the world for excellence in… View Article


Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Hanover County, VA

Illustration of gift shops with Santa standing out front with presents in hand

Small Business Saturday returns nationwide on Saturday, November 24, 2018. It’s a day to celebrate and support small businesses for all they do for our community. Hanover opens the door to a central Virginia shopping and dining paradise full of unique discoveries and wonderful treasures. Venture just 12 miles north of Richmond and you’ll find modern shopping centers, quaint locally-owned shops and everything in… View Article


CCWA Is Working to Meet Workforce Development Needs

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Over the past five years, workforce development has grown into one of the most significant issues faced by businesses.  This concern is not unique to the Richmond area; in fact, workforce is a critical issue nationwide. An exceptionally low unemployment rate, coupled with continued strong economic growth, has tightened the labor market creating a deficit of skilled workers. This, in turn, is affecting business… View Article


Business First Conducts Business Walk in the Hanover Air Park

People gathered in a board room at for the Northern Air Park Business Walk

As part of the region’s Business First program, Business Walks are held on a regular basis and target specific geographic areas with the goal of visiting as many businesses as possible. This initiative enables economic development staff and volunteers the opportunity to establish connections with existing businesses, provide a direct contact should the business have concerns or questions, and gather information about… View Article


Holiday Happenings in Hanover – 2018

Christmas wreath illustration, with the words "Holiday happenings in Hanover"

From small community events to historic holiday traditions, there are numerous ways to celebrate the holiday season in Hanover.  New this year is the highly anticipated WinterFest at Kings Dominion providing all the sights, sounds, food and experiences of the holiday season. Here is a list of holiday events in Hanover not to be missed: Hanover Santa Run – Hanover Fire and EMS… View Article


Three Tips for Conducting a Fun Visit to Ashland Train Day – 2018

At the Center of the Universe Train Day logo

Now in its 16th year, what began as a short children’s program at the Ashland Library has grown into an all-day festival. Ashland Train Day is packed with music, games, lots of model trains, children’s train rides, food, railroad-related vendors, displays, Cinder and Tender Bear mascots and so much more. Added as a new attraction this year is Touch-a-Truck sponsored by Randolph-Macon… View Article