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 May, the City of Hickory gladly recognizes Hickory's Helper, LLC as one of the Business. Well Crafted. Award winners for 2022. Hickory's Helper, LLC is an exterior cleaning and maintenance business committed to providing affordable, value-adding services to the community. Chase Collins at Hickory's Helper strives to ease the burdens of home and business owners by improving both the aesthetics and functionality of their property. The company has seen 100% growth over the past two and a half years, receiving assistance through grant funding and mentorship from local resources like the CVCC Small Business Center. Congrats to Chase Collins at Hickory's Helper, LLC.
The Economic Indicators Newsletter for Spring 2023 has arrived. This report on economic trends is produced by the Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board quarterly. The EIN allows businesses to evaluate trends and valuable economic data points to make quality decisions about their businesses future.
This edition of the EIN spotlights banking and migration data for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton MSA. Some of the highlights include bank deposits trends over the last 6 years and labor market statistics. This edition of the EIN also contains a wealth of data regarding migrations to the Hickory MSA from the rest of North Carolina. To discover more useful information, check out the full Economic Indicator Newsletter by clicking the link below.
On Monday, May 1, ground was broken by community leaders of Catawba County during a Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Hickory Construction Company is the contractor for the $14 million renovation and expansion, which will add more than 46,000 square feet to the convention center.
Once the project is complete, there will be a total of more than 132,000 usable square feet on one level. The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2024, and over the next 20 years will be paid for by Hickory and Conover room occupancy tax revenues and event revenue generated from the convention center. To find out more about the expansion of the Hickory Metro Convention Center, click the link below.
The Chamber of Catawba County and the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation are proud to officially release the 2023 Wages & Benefits Survey for all Catawba County employers. This survey is tailored to be relevant to most industries represented in Catawba County, including but not limited to, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, sales and customer service, professional services, healthcare, local government, nonprofits, hospitality, and more.
Spurred from employer needs for local and timely employee compensation data to drive better decision-making and optimize employer competitiveness for talent, this comprehensive survey of over 90-data points includes the average wage for various positions in highest demand by industry, benefits information, employment requirements, and employee training and development. The survey includes common sections all participants will complete, while also offering specific questions based on your selected industry sector. Click below to begin the Catawba Wages and Benefits survey.
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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