Austin and Cooley 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 second (Austin) and third (Cooley) years at Institute for Organization […]

Stay Competitive: Participate in the 2024 Wages & Benefits Survey

2024 Wages & Benefits Survey

As businesses in Catawba County strive to remain competitive in a dynamic economic landscape, understanding the prevailing wages and benefits within the region is key. To facilitate this insight, the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation and The Chamber of Catawba County are once again conducting the 2024 Wages & Benefits Survey and your participation is […]

The Chamber of Catawba County receives Three CACCE Awards

The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized The Chamber of Catawba County during their Staff Leadership Development Conference held in Greenville, SC this week.  The CACCE Service Awards recognize members who have achieved significant years of service in the Chamber industry. CACCE presents a certificate of service for each five-year increment of […]

Igniting Unified Vision: The Role of The Catawba County Chamber Foundation

During The Chamber of Catawba County’s 52nd Annual Meeting & Reception last week, Zack Cranford, 2023 Board Chair of The Chamber of Catawba County, announced the formation of the Catawba County Chamber Foundation. The Charter Board of Directors convened for the first time in February 2023, led by Lori Alala, Partner of Broome Insurance, a […]

Meet our new Event Coordinator, Melissa Eller

The Chamber of Catawba County is excited to introduce our new Event Coordinator, who joined us in late February. Melissa is a creative person who is passionate about helping others and serving her community. She has over a decade of experience working in healthcare, including customer service, communication, and administrative skills. She is excited to […]

52nd Annual Meeting & Reception Recap

Yesterday, we hosted the 52nd Annual Meeting & Reception at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Over 350 business and community leaders attended our annual event to recognize the achievements of the past year.  We recognized our Chamber Ambassadors, who made 625 touches in the form of calls, emails, virtual visits, and mailed cards to Chamber […]

Meet our 2024 Board Chair, Pat Carver

The Chamber of Catawba County takes pride in highlighting the esteemed individuals who have committed to serving on our Board of Directors. This dedicated group of volunteers, reflecting the diverse landscape of our business community, is devoted to shaping the organization’s vision and priorities. Annually, a new Chair is appointed to lead the board, chosen […]

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 […]