Main Street Hanover

“The tax return is prepared by a cpa with a copy provided to the executive director and the finance committee for review and feedback before being filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all directors, officers, and employees. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed as soon as one becomes aware of them and always before any actions involving the potential conflict are taken. A signed, written statement disclosing all the material facts is submitted to the finance committee. A conflict of interest disclosure is filed annually. Directors must file the statement prior to their initial election. After there has been disclosure of a potential conflict and after gathering any relevant information from the concerned director, officer or employee, the finance committee shall determine whether there is a conflict of interest. The director, officer or employee shall not be present for deliberation or vote on the matter and must not attempt to improperly influence the determination of whether a conflict of interest exists. If the finance committee determines that there is a conflict of interest, it shall refer the matter to the board of directors. The board of directors may seek information from the director, officer or employee with the conflict prior to beginning deliberation and reaching a decision on the matter. However, a conflicted person shall not be present during the discussion or vote on the matter and must not attempt to influence improperly the deliberation or vote.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request. The organization includes a copy of its financial statements with the state registration filed with the pennsylvania department of state, bureau of charitable organizations. These documents are a matter of public record and can be viewed at the bureau office.”

“Main street hanover, inc. Is a community organization that works to expand the economic capacity of downtown hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.”

“During the year, the organization implemented a wide range of programs and outreach efforts designed to strengthen and promote hanovers downtown district while engaging both residents and visitors. The organization hosted multiple recurring and special events downtown, including 2nd saturdays, hometown hero banners, heart of hanover trails, and christmas in hanover, which collectively attracted over 6,141 total attendees during the year, providing opportunities for cultural enrichment, community engagement, and local economic activity; as part of its hometown hero program, the organization successfully installed 21 new hometown hero banners honoring community members. The organization supported the economic vitality of the downtown district by facilitating the growth of new and existing businesses; between july 1, 2024, and june 30, 2025, 18 new businesses opened downtown, bringing the total to over 125 businesses located in the downtown area, thereby strengthening the local economy, generating employment opportunities, and increasing the overall vibrancy of hanovers business community. Volunteers contributed significant time and service toward organizational activities, donating over 554 volunteer hours, which the organization values at approximately 17,000, directly supporting event operations, program delivery, and other community-focused initiatives. To promote hanover as a tourism and cultural destination, the organization carried out a comprehensive marketing strategy that included targeted advertising across pennsylvania, maryland, virginia, and west virginia; these efforts reached 95,280 accounts and generated 487,150 impressions, while organizational content was also featured in four local magazines to further amplify awareness of hanover as a destination. The organization expanded its digital communication reach through newsletters and social media platforms; its monthly e-newsletter grew to over 1,300 subscribers, ensuring consistent communication about events, programs, and community opportunities, while social media followership reached 9,200 on facebook and 2,500 on instagram, providing a strong digital platform for community engagement. Together, these activities advance the organizations mission to promote downtown hanover as a vibrant hub of commerce, culture, and community life, while also honoring local heroes, supporting small business growth, and encouraging both resident and visitor engagement.”