Advocacy Day in Raleigh
On April 2, 2025, The Chamber of Catawba County led a delegation of Chamber Board Members and Advocacy Task Force Members with Lumin Strategies, to engage with our elected officials in Raleigh. The Chamber delegation had the opportunity to hear from Speaker of the House Destin Hall, Senior Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Dean […]
Join us at the 2025 Legislative Breakfast
Join us at the 2025 Legislative Breakfast at Rock Barn Country Club & Spa in Conover today. The engaging event brought together over 150 local leaders, elected officials, and business and community members to discuss and learn more about the issues that matter most to our region. Advocacy Director, Brian Francis, presented The Chamber of […]
Election Day Reminder: Three Key Questions for Choosing Pro-Business Candidates
Election Day Reminder: Three Key Questions for Choosing Pro-Business Candidates Tomorrow is Election Day—a vital chance to exercise your privilege to vote. While the Presidential election often takes the spotlight, your ballot includes many other races that directly impact your life and work, especially if you’re a business owner. In addition to federal races, you’ll […]
Supporting Our Future: Why Local and State Candidates Must Prioritize Business Growth and Workforce Development
With early voting now underway, it’s more important than ever to recognize the lasting impact our choices at the polls will have on our business climate, workforce, and community. For those of us in Catawba County, it’s not just about choosing candidates who understand the present; we need leaders who are invested in shaping our […]
How to make your point with our elected officials
If you want to get things done on a political level, sometimes voting isn’t enough. You have to make your case directly to the people at or near the top. But what’s the best way to do that? Most people who want to reach out to their elected representatives come up short for anything beyond […]