On December 6, 2022, the City of Hickory's Business Development Committee recognized nine businesses for their excellence and community engagement in Hickory with the Business. Well Crafted. Awards. Over the course of the year, the City has been releasing spotlight videos for each award recipient, showcasing what makes them a Business. Well Crafted.
For the month of July, the City of Hickory recognizes Broome Associated Insurance. Broome is a dedicated team of insurance professionals focusing on advising clients. Operating under the slogan "Better Together", Broome combines the strength of Broome Insurance and Faw Insurance to bring experienced agents, a vast network of coverage options, and foundational community ties. Built on four generations of integral family work ethic, Broome Associated Insurance continues to grow organically, with a focus on hiring local young professionals, local mergers of other agencies. Click the link below to check out more about Broome Associates.
On August 15, join The Chamber of Catawba County at Lenoir-Rhyne University for the Tapping Into Talent Symposium. This event is tailored specifically to Human Resources professionals and senior level leadership in the region.
Enjoy insights from keynote speaker Dr. Melissa Furman, MS, DBA in discovering the future of human resources, how to unlock your organization’s potential through thought-provoking content, and best practices in recruiting, retaining, and developing top talent. Immerse yourself in an environment with your peers where industry experts and seasoned leaders will share their insights, strategies, and success stories. Gain knowledge, network with like-minded professionals, and explore innovative solutions to propel your organization forward. Click the link below to register for this symposium.
The CVCC Small Business Center provides confidential business counseling at NO COST to start-ups and small business owners in areas such as business planning, identifying funding options, marketing assistance, web design, and more. Take a chance and become an entrepreneur! The Small Business Center is there to help you get started and to help existing small businesses expand, which increases the number of businesses and jobs in our community.
When you start up and grow a profitable business, you make a positive impact on the economic health of our region. The Small Business Center is in the CVCC Corporate Development Center, which is located between the Main Campus and the East Campus at 2664 Highway 70 in Hickory. Learn more about the Small Business Center at the link below.
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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