Farmers markets have played a significant role in Hanover County’s agricultural and economic landscape for many years. The county has a rich tradition of supporting local farms and agritourism, with markets serving as a vital connection between farmers and the community. Hanover County has long been known for its agricultural heritage, with farms offering fresh produce, dairy, meats, and artisanal goods. Over… View Article
Cascades Inc., headquartered in Québec, Canada, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary of the start-up of its Bear Island mill located in Ashland, Virginia. Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions, and employs 10,000 women and men who work in nearly 70 facilities in North America. The Bear Island plant produced its first roll of 100%… View Article
Business Recovery Centers available to assist interested business owners Businesses impacted by the January 2025 severe winter storms that resulted in power and water outages and boil water advisories can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to support their recovery. The SBA disaster declaration covers businesses located in Richmond, Goochland, Hanover, and Henrico, as well as Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Cumberland,… View Article
In the business world, preparation isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Unexpected emergencies, whether caused by natural disasters, cyberattacks, or other disruptions, can pose significant risks to your operations, employees, and bottom line. That’s why we at Hanover County Economic Development are excited to unveil our new Emergency & Disaster Planning Resources page—a dedicated toolkit to support businesses in building resilience and… View Article
The Heart of Hanover Awards, the inaugural Hanover County Business Awards program, is set to recognize and celebrate outstanding local businesses in the County. This inaugural event is made possible through dedicated collaboration of Hanover County Economic Development, Hanover Education Foundation, Hanover Chamber of Commerce, and Richmond Times Dispatch, as well as the generous support of our sponsors. Leading the way is… View Article
Metra and Caltrans trainsets to use ABB’s innovative traction technology. Key components to be assembled at ABB’s Traction factory in Mechanicsville, Virginia ABB has announced its collaboration with Stadler US to advance sustainable rail transport in the United States (US). The collaboration will see ABB supply its traction converters and Pro Series Traction Batteries for Metra’s and Caltrans’ fleets of new trainsets… View Article