The 2015 World Cycling Championships will be in Richmond from September 19–27. One event, the Elite Men’s Individual Time Trial, will begin on September 23 at 1 p.m. at Kings Dominion. This race will travel mostly along Route 301 in Hanover County and result in significant road closures. Schedule for Road Closures: 11 a.m. Soft road closure of Route 301 North and… View Article
From historic sites to thrill rides — there are so many reasons to visit Hanover. Tourism has a huge impact on a wide range of businesses within our community. Richmond Region Tourism reports that visitors spent $197 million in Hanover County in 2013. Millions of tourists visit each year, and a very small percentage drop by the visitor centers in Ashland and… View Article
The historic Ashland Theater is getting a boost with a $500,000 matching grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF). The IRF program provides gap financing for construction projects aligned with local and regional economic development strategies, primarily in distressed communities. The grant will be used primarily for interior renovations including upgrading the digital video and audio systems. A financial… View Article
Two Hanover businesses received the 2015 Marc Weiss Hanover Workforce Awards presented by the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber. Chick-Fil-A Ashland received the award in the small business category. The restaurant was recognized for its internal leadership programs focused on team-member growth, personal development, and relationships, both internal and within the community. The programs emphasize treating customers with dignity… View Article
“Up to 80 percent of job growth is generated from existing businesses, not from the limited number of business relocations,” reports Dr. David Birch in his book, The Job Generation Process. With such an incredible ratio of jobs coming from the expanding companies within our community, it stands to reason that Hanover County promotes a strong existing business outreach program. The focus… View Article
A new sports training facility in Hanover County, off Highway 301, is in the business of taking athletes to the next level. Sports Reality trains athletes and teams to improve strength, speed, agility, position skills and discipline. “From football to golf, we offer programs for all athletes from middle-school ages to professionals,” explained Casey Cooley, general manager of Sports Reality. The 50,000-square-foot… View Article
