Randolph-Macon College will be offering a series of business workshops. The goal of this initiative is to provide learning and development opportunities to members of the business community that will help them and their businesses thrive and grow. This workshop series will be hosted on the campus of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. “We are offering three, three-hour workshops designed to meet a… View Article
Virginia employers will likely enjoy lower unemployment insurance (UI) taxes this year as a result of Virginia’s improved economy. Employers will not pay the UI fund builder tax in 2016 because of the solvency of the UI trust fund. The Virginia Employment Commission estimates that, as a result of the elimination of the fund builder tax, employers across the state will save… View Article
In an effort to engage Hanover County residents, businesses and community leaders in the County’s planning process, the Hanover County Planning Department is now accepting applications for its Citizen’s Planning Academy. Beginning February 1, the six-class course provides participants with a background in the fundamentals of county planning and covers a broad spectrum of planning and development-related topics and issues. “The Citizen’s… View Article
As we prepare to ring in a new year, we also take time to reflect on our top stories of 2015. Not surprisingly, the most-read stories are those that highlighted the moments that helped us innovate, prosper and grow over the past 12 months. We look forward to what's to come in 2016, and we thank you, Hanover County, for generating some… View Article
The first tenants — Under Armour, Banana Republic and Gap — were announced for the proposed outlet mall as the mall developers prepare to submit site plans for the project to the Hanover County planning department this week. Craig Realty Group is submitting the plans in anticipation of initiating site construction beginning in the summer of 2016. Now named The Outlets at… View Article
From small community events to historic holiday traditions, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in Hanover. Here is a list of holiday events not to be missed: Mechanicsville Christmas Parade December 6, 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, the village parade showcases community talents in the spirit of the season. The… View Article
