Strategic Priorities

The Chamber of Catawba County is the leading voice and advocate for the business community, driving economic growth, talent development, and community collaboration. Representing 830 businesses and growing across all industries and sizes, we work tirelessly to create a thriving environment where businesses succeed, talent thrives, and our community prospers.

By making the decision to partner with The Chamber, you become part of a network committed to strengthening the region’s economic future and ensuring your business has the tools and resources needed to excel.

Together, we can shape a stronger, more vibrant Catawba County. Read more about each our our Strategic Priorities below, that are established by you, our business community. 

Click here to connect to a member of our team to partner with us. 

Click here to download our Strategic Priorities.

Talent Attraction, Retention & Development

  • We partner, support, and lead opportunities and solutions to prepare, attract, and retain a talented and diverse workforce in Catawba County.

Business Success

  • We analyze and assess local business needs to cultivate a responsive and cohesive environment where businesses can start, grow and succeed.
  • We serve as the premier connector and resource center for local businesses, empowering them to address their competitive needs. 
  • We facilitate knowledge exchange, help provide access to professional development and other support and networking resources.

Leadership Development

  • Through Leadership Catawba, we cultivate leaders across business, education, nonprofits, and government who possess a comprehensive understanding of our community’s economic landscape and are dedicated to shaping Catawba County’s future. 

Pro-Business Advocacy

  • We inform and advocate, on behalf of our Partners, for public policies at the local, state, and federal levels that support business and economic opportunity for Catawba County. 
  • Learn more about our Advocacy@Work program here. 

The Catawba County Chamber Foundation

  • We support the Catawba County Chamber Foundation in convening diverse stakeholders, leveraging resources, and building sustainable collaborations for community vibrancy and economic prosperity in Catawba County. 

Chamber Excellence

  • We leverage our brand identity as the most trusted and influential business organization in the Catawba County region and expand the reach of our Chamber programs and initiatives.
  • We provide superior and recognizable value to our Shareholders & Investors through events, programs and services to yield optimal membership engagement, retention, new membership growth and non-dues revenue.
  • We ensure that The Chamber is well-organized, strategically staffed, and has the resources and assets to accomplish our mission.