What Businesses Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes several provisions designed to support small businesses, encourage investment, and provide long-term tax certainty. Whether you are self-employed, operate a partnership or S-corporation, or run a growing company with employees and equipment, these updates could positively affect your bottom line. Permanent 20% Pass-Through Deduction The 20% deduction for pass-through income, […]
When Human Readiness for AI Reveals Regional Risk
What Our Cancelled AI Study Reveals About Regional Business Readiness “Promises & Risks,” our year-long study revealed something we didn’t expect to find. June 1st, 2025. Four days before our scheduled focus shop in Buncombe County. Tina & Alan stared at the registration dashboard showing two signups—one of whom hadn’t responded to any of our […]
Why Serving Your Community Can Grow Your Business
Running a small business requires dedication and time. But have you ever considered the benefits of community service? It may seem like one more thing to add, but research shows that helping your community can actually support your business goals. Serving your community helps boost your reputation, retain top talent, and create a more positive […]
Announcing the Leadership Catawba Class of 2026
The Chamber of Catawba County is thrilled to announce the Class of 2026. Leadership Catawba, the longest running program of The Chamber, has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents with information about the social, economic, and political dynamics of our community. Over the next 8 months, participants will be immersed in community issues […]
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 […]