Strategic Workforce Decisions Start with Local Data
The 2025 Catawba County Wage & Benefits Survey is now open. If you’re responsible for setting compensation strategy, managing workforce costs, or staying competitive in an ever-evolving labor market, this survey gives you something you can’t get anywhere else: real-time, local, and detailed wage and benefits data, specific to your industry in Catawba County and […]
Ribbon Cutting for Leigh Ashton Aesthetics
On April 24, 2025 we celebrated the Grand Opening of Leigh Ashton Aesthetics, located at 1843 N. Center Street in Hickory. Leigh Ashton Aesthetics was founded by Brittni Wilson, FNP-C. What sets the company apart from the competition is their commitment to a personalized, client-centered approach. Their thorough consultations provide clients with a clear roadmap […]
2025-2026 Leadership Catawba Advisory Board Announcement
The Chamber of Catawba County proudly announces the 2025-2026 Leadership Catawba Advisory Board. These individuals are graduates of Leadership Catawba, The Chamber’s longest running program. Advisory Board Members work alongside the Chamber team to develop, coordinate, and execute one month of content for the Leadership Catawba program. To learn more about Leadership Catawba, click here. […]
Ribbon Cutting for Carolina West Wireless/Bark Mobile’s Wireless on Wheels (WOW) Mobile Store
The Chamber of Catawba County hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Carolina West Wireless/Bark Mobile’s new Wireless on Wheels (WOW) mobile store on March 26, 2025. The new service makes wireless service more accessible in the region. Carolina West Wireless is committed to bringing better wireless right to your neighborhood. The mobile store will be in […]
The Chamber of Catawba County awarded 2025 Communications Excellence Award
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized the recipients of their 2025 Communication Excellence Awards during their Staff Leadership Development Conference held on March 25, 2025 at the Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel in Chapel Hill, NC. The Communication Excellence Awards recognize outstanding communications efforts by Chambers of Commerce in North Carolina and […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership: Catawba’s Legacy of Growth, Excellence, and Community Impact
On March 20th, we will mark a monumental milestone—the graduation of Leadership Catawba’s 50th class. Since 1974, Leadership Catawba has been a cornerstone of community leadership development, providing individuals with the chance to connect with key local leaders and engage deeply with our county’s growth. Through this program, participants have not only expanded their personal […]
From Views to Value: Unlocking the Power of Video Marketing
Video marketing has evolved from a nice-to-have strategy into an essential tool for businesses looking to engage audiences, increase brand awareness, and drive conversions. As platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok continue to dominate digital consumption, businesses that fail to embrace video content risk losing relevance. In fact, online videos can reach 92% of internet users […]
Digital Event Page-Women’s Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System
Click here to access the Digital Event Page for the 19th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System. The Digital Event Page contains the Digital Program, Itinerary, Session Descriptions, Speaker Biographies, Evaluations, and Sponsor Appreciation. Click here
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 […]
2024-25 Leadership Catawba Orientation & Retreat
The Chamber of Catawba County welcomed the 2024-25 Leadership Catawba cohort last Thursday, August 15, at Abernathy Laurels. A welcome and overview of the program and expectations were outlined by Kim Dahlsten, Director of Leadership Catawba & Vice President of Operations. Special remarks were made by Pat Carver, Area Executive with First Citizens Bank, and […]