Virginia Artesian® Bottling Company, a family-owned bottled water company, will invest $3 million to expand in Hanover County. The company will expand its warehouse space to increase capacity and add an additional blow mold line to its existing in Mechanicsville. The project will create 13 new jobs. “From small start-ups to family-owned enterprises, homegrown businesses like Virginia Artesian Bottling Company are the lifeblood of our economic ecosystem,”… View Article
What began as a 70th-anniversary celebration for Green Top staff and loyal customers, swiftly became a “must-attend” event for outdoor enthusiasts from across the region. The Green Top Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor retailer show in Virginia. Over the past 76 years, Green Top has developed an extremely loyal following. Before the start of every fishing and hunting season, outdoor sports… View Article
The Hanover County Department of Economic Development received a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) which was announced at the IEDC 2023 Annual Conference during the inaugural Recognition Night event in Dallas, Texas on September 19, 2023. The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Digital Media category (population between 25,000… View Article
The 2023 Hanover County Business Appreciation event, hosted by the Hanover County Department of Economic Development in partnership with the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, was held on September 20, 2023 at James River Cellars Winery. This year’s event, sponsored by Wegmans and Luck Stone Companies, continued to include recognition of Hanover County Legacy Businesses and conferment of the Marc S. Weiss Award. The… View Article
Between pumpkin picking, hayrides and visiting corn mazes, there are plenty of ways for you and your family to stay busy this autumn in Hanover County. These activities for adults and kids alike make the most of autumn and all that comes with it—the crisp air, autumn atmosphere, and fall foods, for starters. For the chill and thrill seekers, Ashland Berry Farm,… View Article
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development has announced a two-grant award totaling $175,000 to Downtown Ashland Association, aimed at boosting economic development and community engagement in the historic town of Ashland, Virginia. The grants will fund programs in 2023 and 2024, with a primary focus on revitalizing Downtown Ashland and promoting entrepreneurship in the area. “We’re thrilled with this opportunity… View Article