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Hanover’s Perspective

Hanover Joins Regional Business Walk

Bell Creek business walk

Hanover County joined Business First Greater Richmond, the region’s business retention and expansion program, in a regional “Business Walk” outreach event. “The Business Walk is a boots-on-the-ground effort to learn more about Hanover businesses and the factors critical to their success,” said Chris Ingram, existing business manager for Hanover County Economic Development. “The Business First program quickly connects companies to the resources… View Article


Filtration Manufacturer Expands in Hanover

Porvair ribbon cutting at the grand opening of their office building

Porvair Filtration Group, a manufacturer of high-technology filtration systems for demanding applications, has moved into a 55,000-square-foot facility located at 301 Business Lane in Ashland. In 2007, Porvair established its U.S. office in the Lakeridge Business Center in Hanover County when they acquired Omnifilter and Manufacturing Inc. The move to Business Lane allows for Porvair’s expanded operations and doubles their operating space…. View Article


Virginia’s Unemployment Rate is Lowest Since June 2008

Virginia's Unemployment Rate is lowest since June 2008

Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined by 0.1 percent in March and is now at 4.0 percent—the lowest rate since the June 2008 rate of 3.9 percent. Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains below the national rate, which increased in March to 5.0 percent. Hanover County’s unemployment rate is 3.5 percent in February which equates to approximately 2,000 people. The Virginia Employment… View Article


Hanover Battlefield Receives Federal Grant

Gaines Mill Battlefield has been awarded $128,643 in a federal Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant to help protect and preserve the Civil War battlefield in Hanover County. Overall, the program awarded nearly $2.7 million to battlefield preservation projects throughout Virginia. Gaines Mill Battlefield, located four miles southeast of Mechanicsville off Route 156, features artillery exhibits, the historic Watt House that stood in the… View Article


Three Free Sources of Market Data for Small and Startup Businesses

Three free Sources of Market Data for Small and Startup Businesses

Are you interested in starting your own business? Many people consider this life and career-changing option on a daily basis, but how and where do you start? Contact the Small Business Administration (SBA), and start collecting data to determine if your idea is sound and if there is a potential customer base to tap. Understanding and utilizing up-to-date market data will be… View Article


New Incentives for Companies Sponsoring Registered Apprenticeships

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is accepting applications from employers interested in accessing state funds to offset training costs for registered apprentices in select occupations including: information technology, cyber security, and professional and business services. The Registered Apprenticeship Related Instruction Incentive Program provides up to $1,000 per year per registered apprentice for up to 10 registered apprentices, or $10,000… View Article