As a publicly-funded entity to promote economic development, the Hanover County Department of Economic Development’s (HCED) primary mission is to increase the county’s tax base and create new jobs for its citizens. This mission is best accomplished by providing services to companies that are considering a location in the County and assistance to its existing businesses. Numerous programs, information sources, and databases have been developed to provide important information to Hanover’s established business base, the corporate community, and the consultants that represent them.