Upskill Western Piedmont-Local Training Grants of up to $10,000 for Business Success
Upskill Western Piedmont, an initiative of the Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board (WPWDB), offers competitive training grants to businesses in addressing employees’ skill gaps, improving employee retention, helping stabilize the business, and increasing the competitiveness of the employee and business. Through this effort, businesses: Improve Productivity and Increase Competitiveness Retain Key Talent and Expertise Reduce […]
Meet our new Finance Coordinator, Kim Miller
The Chamber of Catawba County is excited to introduce our new Finance Coordinator, Kim Miller. Kim has extensive experience in financial and office management and brings a diverse background to our team, including previous roles as a Practice Administrator and Clinic Navigator. Kim is also a proud Leadership Catawba Class of 2017 graduate. Kim can be […]
Launching the Catawba County Talent Strategy
The Catawba County Chamber Foundation is proud to announce the official launch of the Catawba County Talent Strategy, a transformative process that will help position our community for long-term economic prosperity. This month marked a significant milestone as the first meeting of the Talent Strategy Steering Committee convened. This dynamic group, comprised of 45 leaders […]
Why It’s Important to Buy Local First
When you shop local, you do far more than get the items that you want quickly and conveniently. Buying local actually stimulates the economy in our community, helps benefit local schools and charities — and it even helps the environment. Take a look at some of the many reasons why it’s important to shop and […]
Explore the 2024 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide
The Chamber of Catawba County is thrilled to launch this year’s 2024 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide. This digital clickable guide features small businesses and local organizations in Catawba County. Join us in spreading holiday cheer and supporting the heart of your community, now through December 31. Click here
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall visits Catawba County-Hosts Business Roundtable and Main Street Walks
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall visited Catawba County to meet with a dozen first time business owners from Catawba and Alexander Counties at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) on August 29, 2024. Secretary Marshall highlighted the state’s Rural Rise NC initiative which connects new business owners with mentors, business counselors, funding sources, and more, for free. Elected […]
Meritage Homes Celebrates Grand Opening of Walnut Reserve Community
On August 27, we hosted a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the official Grand Opening of Meritage Homes’ newest community, Walnut Reserve. Walnut Reserve is located at 1209 30th St Lane, NE in Hickory and features a variety of two story single family floorplans ranging from 3-5 bedrooms. Remarks were made by Chamber President/CEO Lindsay Keisler, […]
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 […]
2023 Visitor Impact for Catawba County
Domestic and international visitors to and within Catawba County spent $348.22 million in 2023, an increase of 5.1 percent from 2022. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by VisitNC, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. “It was another record-breaking year in Catawba County when it comes to visitor spending,” said Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau […]
Convert One-time Customers into Repeat Buyers
One of the best ways to grow your business and increase sales is to convert one-off customers into repeat customers. You can build solid relationships with your customers by providing high-quality products and services and offering unique content or experiences that make your customers want to return for more. Repeat customers are the lifeblood of […]