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Be a Part of the Hanover Tomato Festival!

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 5:00pm
Be a Part of the Hanover Tomato Festival!

The Hanover Tomato Festival is in search of vendors who make or sell unique tomato-related products. This fun filled event highlights the Hanover Tomato and features children’s activities, crafters, artisans and live entertainment.  With so much to offer, Hanover’s most popular event draws close to 40,000 attendees, making it a great platform for your company to reach thousands. The Hanover Tomato Festival will take place on July 14, 2012 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Pole Green Park located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

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Open Career Fair Comes to West End University

Submitted by Lisa Dalrymple, Career Services Coordinator
Friday, March 16th, 2012, 3:30pm
Open Career Fair Comes to West End University

JobZone, in partnership with Stratford University, is hosting a Career Fair in Glen Allen, near Short Pump Town Center, on Wednesday, March 28th. The event is open to the public, and will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

“The event will offer attendees an opportunity to network with hiring managers, learn of current and rising employment needs within the visiting companies, and utilize other resources available such as the Greater Richmond Partnership, a leader of knowledge regarding new business and expansions happening in the Richmond Metro Area,” said Jessica Harlow, Director of Career and Student Services at Stratford University’s Glen Allen campus.

The fair will feature companies scouting talent in a variety of industries.

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Hanover Tomato Festival in Search of Sponsors!

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Monday, February 13th, 2012, 11:00am
Hanover Tomato Festival in Search of Sponsors!

How would you like your business/organization to be a part of one of the most popular events in Hanover? The Hanover Tomato Festival is in search of in kind and cash sponsorships to support this year’s event on Saturday July 14, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This family-friendly event features over 200 artisans and vendors, great food, children’s activities and of course, Hanover Tomatoes! With so much to offer it draws close to 40,000 attendees each year. From monetary to in-kind donations, all sponsorship levels are being accepted through the end of February. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to reach out to so many area residents.

Want your sponsor dollars to promote year round fun? Become a department sponsor of Hanover County Parks and Recreation and help us offer exciting events to our 100,000 residents. Sponsorship levels vary and include an array of promotional efforts for your organization.

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'Business Launchpad Academy' Classes Resume

Submitted by Matt Neese, Photojournalist
Sunday, January 15th, 2012, 9:53am

Hanover County Economic Development reports a resounding success with its new Business Launchpad Academy classes aimed at Hanover entrepreneurs and small business owners. New classes have been scheduled. The first five Hanover County business representative or residents to register are free (limit one per person per quarter).  The class fee is $20 for registrants after the first five and the total class sizes are limited to 15, so please don’t delay in signing up now. 

1st Quarter 2012 Classes include the following:

Facebook Business Training
Content:  Learn how to effectively utilize Facebook social networking tools for business marketing and networking.
Date:  Wednesday, January 18, 2012 and Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m.

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Land Use Program Enrollment Underway

Submitted by Matt Neese, Photojournalist
Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 8:53am

Hanover County landowners who use their property for agricultural, horticultural or forestal uses or keep it in open space are invited to enroll in the Land Use Taxation Program. Under this program, qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value”, which may be lower than market value and reduce their taxes.

The application period for this program began January 3, 2012 and ends February 1, 2012.

In order to qualify for the tax deduction, the property must be zoned for agricultural uses and have been in agricultural, horticultural, forest or open space uses for at least five years. Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program.

The minimum qualifying acreages are five acres for agricultural, horticultural and open space and 20 acres for forest use. A one-acre house site is allowed in all categories.

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Busch Gardens to hold job fair this weekend

Submitted by Eric Blackstock, NBC12 News
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 2:45pm
Busch Gardens to hold job fair this weekend

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – This Saturday, thousands of jobs will be up for grabs from Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.

A job fair will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. inside Busch Gardens’ Das Festhaus restaurant, located in the Germany-themed section of the park.

Entry level positions and specialized employment opportunities will be available within both parks.

You’re asked to use the employee and delivery entrance on Route 60. For directions and more information, visit www.bgwjobs.com or call Busch Gardens/Water Country USA Human Resources at 757-253-3020.

Copyright 2012 WWBT NBC12. All rights reserved.

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Hanover Parks & Recreation in Search of Instructors

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Monday, October 24th, 2011, 8:00am
Hanover Parks & Recreation in Search of Instructors

Hanover County Parks and Recreation is in search of individuals with speical skills they are willing to share! Do you have the knowledge or talent to teach the following:

  • Basic Spanish
  • Square Dancing
  • Fitness
  • Sign Language
  • Fine Arts
  • Nutrition
  • Nature Classes
  • Crafting
  • Home Improvement
  • Salsa Dancing

We are looking for instructors for these classes and more!

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