Hanover Township is a municipality which consistently supports the retention of existing businesses and attracts responsible development and growth that ensure the quality of life in the community.

The EDAC will:

• Work in an advisory capacity.
• Be guided by the Hanover Township Master Plan, but will advise the township regarding zoning and market trends affecting the viability of the Master Plan.
• Establish linkages and processes for ongoing communications with township officials and boards, local businesses, and the community regarding development trends, prospects, and activities.
• Be the Lead Township Contact for development and redevelopment prospects and concepts.
• Promote timely and efficient collaboration of township officials and agencies in the evaluation of opportunities.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will primarily focus on the development or redevelopment of key commercially zoned properties within Hanover Township.

The EDAC will:

• Identify significant opportunities and enable collaboration with brokers, developers and property owners.
• Explore the potential of properties with adjacencies to create redevelopment corridors.
• Market and communicate the economic and commercial benefits of Hanover Township
• Interact proactively with state and county agencies to enable economic development and assist Township officials with securing resources and funding programs.
• Enable an efficient response to development opportunities by recommending process and organizational improvements for township agencies and departments