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Hanover Economic Development Participates in CTE Pitch Competition

Brandon Turner, Director of Hanover County Economic Development (HCED), recently served as a judge for the 2025 Hanover Regional Governor’s School for Career and Technical Advancement (HRGS-CTA) Pitch Competition.  He was joined by Heather Lyne (1717 Collective), Ashley Redwood (Trap Cardio), and Bobbie Carey (Dominion Energy Innovation Center). This regional event is part of a ten-day summer residential program for gifted Career… View Article


Hanover Partners with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for Business Survey and Economic Outlook Seminar

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Hanover County Economic Development is proud to announce a unique collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to conduct a Hanover Business Survey, offering local businesses a vital opportunity to share insights into the current economic climate.  This strategic initiative aims to gather real-time data on business conditions, challenges, and expectations directly from the Hanover business community. Understanding Local Business Needs: … View Article


Workforce Development in Hanover County, VA

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Supporting Talent. Strengthening Business. Growing Community. Hanover County offers a strong, supportive workforce environment designed to meet the needs of employers, job seekers, and students alike. Through a combination of local programs, regional partnerships, and innovative tools, the county is building a workforce prepared for today’s opportunities and tomorrow’s challenges. Hanover County Workforce Resources Hanover County Economic Development provides a wide range… View Article


Celebrating 5 Years of Hiring in Hanover & Here in Hanover, VA Apps

Blog post image: Celebrating 5 years of the Hanover County Department of Economic Development's two apps named the Here In Hanover, VA App and the Hiring In Hanover, VA App.

Hanover County, Virginia is celebrating a special milestone: the Hiring in Hanover, VA and Here in Hanover, VA apps have both turned five years old!  Launched in 2020 during a time of rapid change and uncertainty related to the pandemic, these community-focused tools have grown into trusted resources for residents, job seekers, employers, and small businesses.  Using the Glide Apps platform, these… View Article


Hanover County Celebrates Business Award Recipients

On June 11, 2025, Hanover County proudly honored its longstanding businesses and innovative leaders at The Heart of Hanover Business Awards, celebrating the recipients of the the esteemed Marc S. Weiss Award, the new Building Design and Improvement Award and the Legacy Business Awards. Marc S. Weiss Award: Celebrating Innovation and Leadership The Marc S. Weiss Award is presented to a Hanover-based… View Article


Celebrating the First Annual Heart of Hanover, VA Business Contest Award Winners

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The Heart of Hanover Business Awards have officially crowned their first-ever winners!  This prestigious new tradition is dedicated to recognizing the local businesses that make Hanover County not just a great place to live, but a thriving hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and community connection. These awards are truly special because they are entirely driven by the community—nominated and voted on by the… View Article