The ROSE Thrift & More! Ribbon Cutting

On August 29, 2023, we hosted a Ribbon Cutting for The ROSE Thrift and MORE! The ROSE Thrift and MORE! is a fun, out-of-the-box thrift store located in downtown Hickory at 108 South Center Street. Formerly known as 31 Thrift and MORE! The ROSE Thrift and MORE! sells a wide variety of clothing, vintage clothing, […]

The Premier Music & Event Space Ribbon Cutting

On August 17, 2023, we hosted a Ribbon Cutting for The Premier Music & Event Space. The Premier is a new 8,000 sq ft facility that features an open air bar, state of the art sound, lighting, and space to accommodate up to 600 people. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00-10:00 PM and […]

Tapping into Talent Symposium Recap

Yesterday, we held our 2023 Tapping into Talent Symposium at Lenoir-Rhyne University, co-hosted by the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation. Over 125+ human resources professionals descended upon Belk Centrum to dive into topics surrounding the future of human resources and to learn about proven best practices, all while connecting with fellow professionals in our region.  […]

Chamber President/CEO earns Elite Certification

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — August 1, 2023 — Lindsay M. Keisler, IOM, CCE, The Chamber of Catawba County’s President/CEO, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Va., that has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and […]

The Chamber of Catawba County Staff Members Attend Institute for Organizational Management

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kathy Austin, Communications & Projects Specialist and Nathan Cooley, Partner Recruitment & Sponsorship Manager of The Chamber of Catawba County have recently completed their first (Austin) and second (Cooley) years at Institute for Organization […]

Speaker Announcement for 2023 Tapping into Talent Symposium

The Chamber of Catawba County announces our Keynote Speakers, Ashley Brooks & Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk. Brooks serves as the Vice President of Workplace Strategies of HTI, a leading human resource consulting and recruiting firm. Brooks will open our Symposium with a Session on Workplace Culture & Employee Engagement.  Ciesluk is the CEO + Founder of […]

Cowa-Saké Ribbon Cutting

On June 27, 2023 we celebrated the Grand Opening of Downtown Hickory’s newest restaurant, Cowa-Saké. After two and a half years of planning and preparation, they are excited to serve our community. Chamber Ambassador, Meredith Willis, opened up the celebration with remarks before introducing Chamber President/CEO Lindsay Keisler and Mayor of the City of Hickory, […]

Announcing the Leadership Catawba Class of 2023-24

The Chamber of Catawba County announces the 2023-24 Leadership Catawba cohort. Leadership Catawba, the longest running program of The Chamber, has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents with information about the social, economic, and political dynamics of our community. Over the next 8 months, participants will be immersed in community issues and challenges […]

Tapping into Talent Symposium Registration Now Open!

Make plans to join us on August 15th for this premier event tailored exclusively for human resource professionals and senior level leadership in this region.  -Discover the future of human resources and unlock your organization’s potential through thought-provoking content and best practices in recruiting, retaining, and developing top talent.-Immerse yourself in an environment with your […]