Author: Nathan Huret

With more than 15 years of economic development experience in Catawba County, Huret is the Economic Development Director with Catawba County EDC, after previous roles as the Director of Existing Industries and Existing Industry Coordinator. In his time with the EDC, Huret has created and led a number of intensive efforts to support the need and growth of local industries, ranging from continuous improvement exchanges among manufacturing peers (Catawba Lean Council), building market awareness for North Carolina’s manufacturers of all sizes (Manufactured in North Carolina), to Catawba County’s annual wage and benefits survey (est. 2021). He also has been instrumental in developing the EDC’s talent retention and attraction efforts, including co-creating and managing HKY4Vets (www.hky4vets.com), an award-winning effort connecting area employers to transitioning military, veteran, and military spouse talent. Huret holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics and International Studies from Elon University, a Master Degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University and is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), an international recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development.