The Land Use Development Board: A Catalyst for Progress in Catawba County

Since its inception in 2005, the Land Use Development Board (LUDB) has played a critical role in influencing the growth and development of Catawba County. Formed through a collaborative effort between The Chamber of Catawba County, the Home Builders Association of Hickory-Catawba Valley, and the Catawba Valley Association of Realtors, the LUDB brings together representatives […]

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 […]