City of Hickory Business e-Newsletter | March 2025
New & Updated Webpages
Our Business Development Programs webpage has been updated! If you would like to know more about application processes, requirements, or testimonials from previous recipients, check out the page at the link below. Big bonus: Our programs are open all year long, so apply for your business!
We've also launched a new resource for anyone interested in the thriving Outdoor Recreation Economies of Hickory! Our dedicated webpage provides regional assets, insights, and resources for businesses to use. Discover how outdoor recreation is driving growth in our area with the link below.
On December 3, 2024, the City of Hickory's Business Development Committee recognized eight businesses for their excellence and community engagement in Hickory with the Business. Well Crafted. Awards. Over the course of the year, the City will be releasing spotlight videos for each award recipient, showcasing what makes them a Business. Well Crafted.
This month, we put a spotlight on Caring Cremations and Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing (CVET).
Caring Cremations
Caring Cremations, founded in 2021, offers compassionate and affordable cremation services for both human and pet families in Hickory, focusing on personalized memorials and grief support with a modern approach. They have experienced significant growth, serving nearly 500 families and expanding their pet services to over 1,500 annually. Beyond their core offerings, they actively participate in community events, aligning closely with the City's vision for economic development.
Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing (CVET), founded in 2012, has rapidly grown into a 30-employee multidisciplinary firm offering geotechnical, environmental, and construction testing services across North Carolina. Despite its growth and doubled profits, CVET maintains a small-firm approach, providing personalized service to developers, municipalities, and property owners. They have contributed to numerous significant local projects, including the Hickory Trail, convention center expansions, university facilities, and various housing developments, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to the region's development.
To get to know more about the business, please visit their website at https://cvet.net/.
Do you have potential business partners that are considering Hickory as their destination for relocation? This destination guide by the Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a great resource for recommendations of favorite places to eat, stay, shop, and explore!
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 the Business Development webpageor contact Dave Leonetti in the Office of Business Development at 828-323-7422.
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