Broome Insurance, a Legacy Insurance Partner, Ribbon Cutting

On November 1, 2023, we hosted a 75th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting for Broome Insurance, a Legacy Insurance Partner. Broome Insurance is a family-owned firm that was founded in 1948 and is now in its fourth generation of ownership. We began the celebration with a welcoming introduction from Chamber Ambassador, Andrea Walshak, followed by special remarks […]

34th Annual Golf Classic Tournament Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our 34th Annual Golf Classic, Presented by Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing. AM Tournament Winners:First Place (54): David Bumgarner, Derrick Hayes, Josh Miller, Ethan JohnsonSecond Place (56): Brandon Lee, Joe Beliveau, Craig Bahlman, Tony CookThird Place (57): Michael Edwards, Ben Garrett, Ricky Brooks, Chris Kennedy PM Tournament Winners: First Place (54): […]

Welcome Niels Larsen to the HKY4Vets team

As Larsen retires from a distinguished 20 year career on active duty, he embarks on a new journey with our HKY4Vets team, bringing a wealth of experience and an unwavering dedication to the Hickory Metro region. His sense of duty, coupled with his leadership qualities and commitment to our values, will undoubtedly fuel the growth […]

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 […]