Things are HIPP in Hanover! See our retention and attractions campaign, Hanover’s Innovative People Program (HIPP), an initiative by Hanover’s Economic Development team, to drive the recruitment and retention of people, business and investment to the community. It infuses creativity, culture and business with the tools to accelerate Hanover to the next level. It encourages people to make Hanover their own, by highlighting the cultural layers, business resources and career value.
HIPP Campaigns
HIPP Apprentice
Hanover is a huge advocate of youth in apprenticeship programs. In a partnership with Launch Pad to aid in our efforts to retain youth in our community, we will profile and build community apprenticeship opportunities, as well as promote the process and skills training, not only for youth, but for employers as well.
HIPP Entrepreneur
Hanover embraces people with big ideas and has super friendly programs that understand and respect the spirit of the entrepreneur. This campaign will emphasize business start up and expansion resources for entrepreneurs offered through the Community Improvement Program (CIP) and other area resources to attract new creative thinkers, businesses and investment.
HIPP Lifestyle
As regional centre in Grey County, Hanover prides itself on being a progressive and vibrant community. A hub for services surrounded by a rural landscape, within 90 minutes to major urban centres, Hanover is an exciting place to live. With a casino, horse raceway, a live music and theatre scene, as well as lots of recreational sports to keep you busy after your day job, we will position our great quality of life to attract new residents and workers to help fill jobs and the skills gap.
HIPP Culture
Check out our new Cultural matchmaker quiz. No, it’s not a dating site, per se. It is, however, a fun way to match your personality type with the cultural attractions within and surrounding Hanover. The goal is to give you opportunities to become more engaged with our community, through participation or volunteerism.
The Hanover Attraction & Retention Initiative strives to creatively engage youth, Hanover residents, young professionals and entrepreneurs by leveraging local cultural organizations, events, entertainment pairings and entrepreneurial opportunities.