Where do I start? Which networks are best for my business? What do I post? How many times should I post? How do I know if it is working? Everyone has to start somewhere, right? Whether you’re a fledgling startup or a small business new to the social media game, there is one thing you already know: Starting small is okay. Social… View Article
Hanover County Economic Development will host an educational workshop for small businesses on Thursday, February 5, at the Richmond Times-Dispatch production facility in Mechanicsville, Va. “The workshop will offer guidance to small business owners interested in starting or expanding their businesses,” said Chris Ingram, existing business manager for Hanover County Department of Economic Development. “Our goal is provide practical, easy-to-implement tools in… View Article
ITL Virginia Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Integrated Technologies Limited (ITL), has recently graduated from the Dominion Resources Innovation Center (DRIC) and has moved into their own facility. The new facility is three times the size with more than 1,500 square feet of workshop space, a dedicated receiving area, offices and a boardroom. Established in 1977 and headquartered in Kent, England, ITL… View Article
during the 2014 Holiday Season 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: Ashland Olde Time Holiday Parade November 23, 2:30 p.m. Start your holiday season with some hometown merriment! The parade starts at Thompson Street and South James… View Article
It’s time to throw out the candy corn, hang up the candy canes and shop local! For every dollar spent in Hanover County, it is estimated that nearly half—45 cents—is reinvested locally. Shopping local helps our hometown businesses thrive and contributes to the County’s revenues which provide services to the community. In fact, more than 70 percent of local sales tax dollars… View Article
Hanover County Public Schools had the highest overall scores in the Richmond region for the Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE) Standards of Learning (SOL) test results. When comparing the current SOL scores to those of last year and those of the state average, Hanover students performed at a similar level as the previous year and performed above the state average. For Hanover County, the VDOE reports… View Article
