Hanover County Economic Development is kicking off a small business seminar series offering training and resources to aspiring or existing business owners. The seminars will provide information about establishing a business, operating a business, loan programs, marketing and business development opportunities. The topics will be delivered by local business experts with a goal to provide simple tools to develop results-driven strategies for… View Article
On September 23, the world’s top road cyclists will battle it out in Hanover County during the UCI Road World Championships Men’s Elite Time Trials – but that’s just the beginning of the action! Hanover County, with its natural beauty, national landmarks and terrain ranging from rural roads to family-friendly trails, has long been a favorite among cyclists. Riders can enjoy scenes… View Article
Kings Dominion is planning a new thrill ride, Delirium, to replace the Shockwave in the Candy Apple Grove section of the theme park. The ride looks much like a giant spinning disc swinging in a pendulum motion. Delirium is a powerful, spinning pendulum on which 40 riders will be strapped into their seats, facing outward on a giant ring. As their feet… View Article
Business First Hanover is made possible by a team of dedicated volunteers who understand the importance of a thriving business community to the health of the Hanover County economy. Our trained volunteers, who are business people just like you, conduct visits with local business leaders, allowing Business First to touch hundreds of businesses each year. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?… View Article
For companies thinking about exporting for the first time, sure, there are lots of reasons why it can't be done. Have you ever taken time to think about why it CAN? Here's a quick list of the top ten reasons why Hanover County businesses should consider exporting. A whopping 95% of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States. In 2012,… View Article
It’s a competitive world. Here are five tips to help your small business reduce costs, maximize resources and stay ahead of the competition. Save your Work Regularly Avoid frustration and wasted time by saving your work every 10-15 minutes. This will help you avoid having to do it all again in the event of the computer freezing or sudden power outage. Additionally,… View Article
