City of Hickory Business e-Newsletter | April 2023
Corning Opens Optical Cable Manufacturing Campus at Trivium Corporate Center
On March 29, Corning Incorporated formally opened its newest optical cable manufacturing campus in Hickory, North Carolina. The new manufacturing center will help accelerate U.S. buildouts of high-speed fiber broadband networks and connect the unconnected.
With the campus’s two new facilities, Corning will help provide U.S. network operators with the cable they need to bring high-speed fiber connectivity to underserved communities, particularly in rural America. These advanced manufacturing facilities will add hundreds of jobs to Corning’s existing North Carolina workforce of more than 5,000. The new campus is part of a series of investments by Corning totaling more than $500 million since 2020, helping to meet growing fiber and cable demand and strong customer commitments. This new plant located in Trivium Corporate Center comes from a partnership between the City of Hickory and Catawba County to create a Class A business park. To get more details on the Trivium Center and Corning optical cable plant from Catawba County EDC, click below.
Make plans to attend a Founder's Meet-Up on Wednesday, April 12, from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Hickory Hub, 375 Main Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601. Utilize this opportunity to connect with other founders in the greater Hickory Metro region who are trying to start and scale businesses.
"The Catalyst: Entrepreneurs Supporting Entrepreneurs" is a group of local founders, mentors, and local entrepreneurial resources. The monthly Founder's Meet-Ups are exclusively limited to local founders and mentors/former founders who are willing to provide volunteer support for local start-ups and/or scalable ventures, and entrepreneurial support organizations. No formal agenda - only beer, bites, and a platform to build a community and connect with entrepreneurs who are starting or growing an enterprise in the Hickory Metro. Register to attend below. Forward this invitation to a fellow entrepreneur or mentor and encourage them to come with you.
Success! On March 28, the City of Hickory and Catawba County youth councils gathered young people from all over the county to be involved in an innovative Job Fair hosted at CVCC's Workforce Development Center.
The event gathered 112 students to engage with local businesses offering jobs and internships. NCWorks and other business partners offered "pop-up" workshops on career readiness and interview prep. Guided tours were also given to the state-of-the-art Workforce Solutions Complex at CVCC, boasting strong programs that continue to meet the labor market needs of our region. To see more pictures from the event, click the link below, and be sure to follow the City of Hickory on LinkedIn to keep up with economic and workforce impacts in Hickory.
Human capital - the capabilities, experiences, and skills of individuals and populations - is a key driver of economic prosperity now and in the future. This year’s Future of Catawba County Summit will explore various contributors and inhibitors to the workforce in Catawba County and the greater region.
Join The Chamber of Catawba County for this half-day event on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Enjoy presentations by local leaders on Economic Outlook, The State of the Catawba County Workforce, Catawba Apprenticeship Network, and much more. Connect with other Catawba County businesses and leaders to have a hand in ensuring Catawba County's bright future. Click the link below to register today.
The City of Hickory is committed to promoting business and economic development and offers a range of incentives to new and expanding businesses. For more information on available programs and incentives, visit Business Developmentor contact Dave Leonetti in the Office of Business Development at 828-323-7422.
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