Hanover prepares to take community to the next level
Hanover has launched a new retention and attractions campaign to drive the recruitment and retention of people, business and investment to the community. Hanover’s Innovative People Program, or HIPP for short, is an initiative by Hanover’s Economic Development team.
A media release says the team offers the tools needed for creativity, culture and business to accelerate Hanover to the next level. The campaigns include building apprenticeship opportunities, as well as business start up and expansion resources for entrepreneurs. The team will highlight the many amenities in town and the great quality of life in an effort to attract new residents and workers to help fill jobs and the skills gap.
And a new cultural matchmaker quiz will help people find opportunities to become more engaged with the community, through participation or volunteerism.
Funding from Ontario’s Rural Economic Development will help the team speak directly to people who are looking for change, opportunity or enhancement of their current lifestyle.
“By leveraging creativity and culture to attract and retain people as key drivers of innovation and economic growth by implementing an attraction strategy for people, business and investment in Hanover,” said April Marshall, the Town of Hanover’s economic development manager, “we will stimulate positive growth that brings various stakeholders together to work collaboratively, showcase our strengths and centralize our efforts.”
“Supporting local jobs and development in rural communities like the Town of Hanover is a key part of our province’s economic recovery,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Hanover’s new Innovative People Program is a wonderful example of how our investments through the RED program, are helping support initiatives that will address barriers to economic development, and better position rural communities for economic growth and job creation.”
“Innovation helps sustain communities and jobs,” said Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. “This RED funding will definitely benefit our rural region in such areas as cultural development, the skilled trades, entrepreneurship & youth retention and will result in more jobs in our area and across the province.”
Mayor Sue Paterson notes, “This exciting new initiative helps us reach the goals of several strategies.” She added, “It contributes to an environment that supports a thriving economy, enhancement of quality of life for residents, and increases community pride and social involvement. We invite you to be HIPP and come join us in Hanover.”
Visit hipphanover.ca for more information.
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