2023 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide Launch

The Chamber of Catawba County is excited to launch the 2023 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide. This digital clickable guide features nonprofit organizations, retail, dining experiences, local destinations, and more. Join us in spreading holiday cheer and supporting the heart of your community: our local businesses and organizations. Shop local, give local, and make this […]
Frothy Rooster Ribbon Cutting

On November 16, 2023, we celebrated the Grand Opening of Downtown Hickory’s newest restaurant, Frothy Rooster. They are located at 1 North Center Street in Hickory and are open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am-2:00 pm and on Sundays from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Chamber Ambassador, Melissa Aldrich, greeted the crowd at the entrance of Frothy […]
2023 Women’s Leadership Conference Recap

Yesterday, we hosted our 18th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System. We welcomed over 625+ business leaders who dedicated a full day to investing in themselves and their teams. Our dynamic speaker lineup featured 11 speakers, including our Morning and Afternoon Keynote Speakers, Jo Miller and Dionne Griffin-McGee. Watch our video […]
Access our Digital Program-2023 Women’s Leadership Conference

Click here to access our digital program for our 2023 Women’s Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System.
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): […]
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 […]
Announcing our Full Speaker Lineup for our Women’s Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System

We’re excited to share our full speaker lineup and all session topics for our 18th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System. Make plans to join us for a full day forum in which individuals from all levels of business can connect with resources, including educational and business opportunities, which inspire them […]
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, […]