Business Support
Business Support Guide
Greetings New and Committed Businesses!
Welcome to the Hanover Economic Development Council’s Business Support Guide. In this resource, we have compiled information to help your business successfully navigate the Hanover market.
This guide is divided into several sections. The “For Businesses” tab in the drop-down menu is geared toward new and prospective businesses, covering topics like finding a space in town, forming community, and startup regulations to look out for. The other tabs focus more on helping businesses succeed once they open up their doors to customers.
Good luck! We are here to support you and look forward to welcoming you to the Hanover Community!
Warmly,
The Hanover Economic Development Council
Finding a Space
Contact Information for Real Estate Agents/Brokers
Please find below a list of relevant real estate agents and brokers as well as their contact information.
Pricing Estimates
In Hanover, Main Street has the most expensive rent prices, and rent is typically calculated on a price per square foot basis. The GIS Tool has information regarding the square footage of all town spaces. Below are some typical price per square foot estimates, but for exact numbers, please contact the person selling or leasing the space.
First Floor on Main Street: $30-40 per square foot
Basement on Main Street: $10-20 per square foot
Note: Rent prices vary based on unit sizing and quality.
GIS Tool
This link provides access to a helpful town database tool. By zooming in on the Town of Hanover, using various filters, and clicking on specific buildings one can access all floor plans of Hanover buildings, building ownership records, zoning information and more.
Building Community
Mentorship Program
Have questions related to starting a business in Hanover? Send an email to the Hanover Economic Development Council, and we will pair you with a knowledgeable business leader that can answer your questions over a coffee chat.
Email: hanoverbusinessnetwork@gmail.com
The HEDC Mentorship program pairs new interested businesses with established business owner mentors to help them find success in the Hanover market. Below is a list of established Hanover business owners that have expressed interest in being a mentor and their contact information.
Information Channels
Below is a list of groups/channels to join when starting a new business in our community.
Town Meetings
Our town holds weekly meetings in the Hanover Town Hall where local community members gather to discuss policies and ways to improve town life. These meetings are open to all. Find town meeting times at the calendar tab through the municipal website.
Hanover Economic Development Council
The HEDC is a council of local Hanover business owners, college administrators, and town officials dedicated to the improvement of entrepreneurship, community, and economic success in Hanover. To participate in our meetings, please reach out to the email below.
Email: hanoverwebmaster@gmail.com
Upper Valley Business Alliance
The UVBA is a business association requiring a paid membership that is dedicated to promoting the success of 400+ businesses in the Upper Valley. Membership allows access to resources such as business promotion, networking events, business development resources, talent attraction programs, government advocacy, and more.
Business Resources
Grafton Regional Development Organization
The Grafton Regional Development Organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses within the Granite State. It offers many resources to support Hanover businesses such as business advising services, free online classes, grants, networking opportunities, legal resources, and more.
Rules & Regulations
To learn more about how local rules and regulations may impact your specific business and the space you are considering leasing or purchasing, contact the Hanover Town Planning Office to schedule a meeting. You can use the email below.
Email: planning@hanovernh.org
To access our Permit Portal and submit an application, please use the link below.
Marketing Resources
Local News
Below is a non-exhaustive list of places Upper Valley residents typically access news. Contacting these organizations could be helpful in promoting your business.
Valley News
The Valley News is a daily newspaper based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, covering the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont, in the United States.
The Dartmouth
The Dartmouth is the daily student newspaper at Dartmouth College and America’s oldest college newspaper. It is the most widely read student publication at Dartmouth College.
New Hampshire Public Radio
New Hampshire Public Radio is the National Public Radio member network serving the state of New Hampshire. NHPR is based in Concord and operates eight transmitters and six translators covering nearly the whole state, as well as portions of Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine.
Daybreak Listserv
Daybreak is a weekday newsletter written by a dedicated Upper Valley local. It arrives around 6:30 am every weekday, and the button below will take you to a link to learn more about the listserv and susbribe.
Dartmouth Campus Clubs
The button below takes you to a link displaying the list of campus clubs. Some of them might be helpful for forming partnerships with campus organizations or marketing your business.
Marketing to Students
Currently, Instagram is the recommended way to reach the younger populations of Hanover and the Upper Valley (High School students, Dartmouth Students, Young Professionals). One helpful tip is to follow Dartmouth students on Instagram to make them aware of your new business. An easy way to find these accounts is by following all accounts following a Dartmouth organization on Instagram, such as @thedartmouth or @dartmouthsports.
