City of Hickory Business e-Newsletter | August 2022
Upcoming Events for Small Businesses
In Hickory, there are many opportunities to connect with other business owners and learn about setting up a successful business. The following are some upcoming events for local business owners to enhance community engagement and business knowledge.
33rd Annual Golf Classic
The 33rd Annual Golf Classic, hosted by The Chamber of Catawba County, will be held September 29 at the Lake Hickory Country Club at Catawba Springs. This event is designed for business owners to engage with one another in a relaxed environment, and business owners will have the opportunity to win skill awards, raffle prizes, giveaways, and more. Pre-registration is required, and the deadline for registration is September 16.
The Defense Contractor Academy for Small Businesses Engaged in Contracting, hosted by The North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network and the North Carolina Military Business Center, is a three-part academy for small businesses involved in contracting. The three-day event will take place September 28-30 and will focus on federal contracts, cyber security, finances, and legal information. Pre-registration is required, and the deadline to register is 7 a.m. the day of the event.
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Small Business Center is hosting two seminars on September 21 surrounding the topic of strategic planning. The seminar Strategic Planning: Getting Started will discuss how to implement a strategic plan and the different components of a successful plan. The seminar Strategic Planning in Action: How to Keep it Current and Relevant will focus on practical strategies for planning, successful planning, and overcoming some common barriers in strategic planning. These seminars require pre-registration. Accommodations are provided to those with disabilities if alerted two weeks in advance.
Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI), a wholesale grocery distributor founded in Hickory in 1931, will invest $35 million in a new expansion of its services and operations, creating 125 jobs. The company anticipates adding approximately 250,000 square feet to its perishable capacity at its Caldwell County facilities.
The City of Hickory is hiring a Business Services Coordinator to support the Business Services Manager and work directly with the Office of Communications for marketing purposes. This position is full-time and includes benefits such as city-paid health insurance, paid holidays and sick leave, and more. To learn more about this position, and to apply, click on the button below. The application window closes this Friday, August 5.
Business. Well Crafted. Awards Nominations Opening Soon
The Business. Well Crafted. Awards were created in 2018 to highlight and recognize local businesses that support the City’s vision of business development. These awards are given annually to local businesses in the area in different categories: Individual (Entrepreneur of the Year), Youth (Entrepreneur under 25 years old), Business and/or Organization (10 or fewer employees), Business and/or Organization (11 to 50 employees), and Business and/or Organization (51 or more employees). Nominations for the Business. Well Crafted. Awards will be opening at the end of the month, so be on the lookout!
Attention Food Entrepreneurs
Hickory Sandwich Shop is collecting applications from entrepreneurs interested in starting a food business from its commercial kitchen. The shop currently hosts 10 food trucks along with two prepared meal services, but has space for several more. EmailEat@HickorySandwichShop.comfor any questions or to request an application.
CVCC Small Business Center
Seminars and Workshops
CVCC’s Small Business Center continues to release seminars and workshops to help small businesses in the Hickory area. Check out the August schedule!
August 3: Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner - Online
August 9: Using YouTube for Branding your Business - Online
August 11: Nonprofit Sales and Use Tax Entities - Online
August 17: Personalized Guidance on using LinkedIn as a Business Tool - The Hickory Hub
August 18: Business Organization and Recordkeeping with the IRS - Online
August 23: Selling to the Federal Government for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses - Online
August 24: Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner - Online
August 25: QuickBooks Desktop - Online
August 25: MAKE IT OFFICIAL: Registering a Business in North Carolina including Assumed Business Names - Online
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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