City of Hickory Business e-Newsletter | August 2024
Aviation Walk Ribbon Cutting &
Grand Opening
A ribbon cutting will mark the official grand opening of the Aviation Walk on Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. Members of the Hickory community are invited to attend the ceremony at the new Aviation Walk pedestrian bridge trailhead at 1240 U.S. 321 NW in Hickory.
Funded largely by a $17 million BUILD grant from the United States Department of Transportation, the Aviation Walk creates another critical link between several notable Hickory destinations. As part of the larger Hickory Trail multiuse path system, the Aviation Walk provides bicycling and pedestrian connectivity from Old Lenoir Road and the future OLLE Art Walk, across U.S. 321 via a steel pedestrian bridge, past L.P. Frans Stadium and Winkler Park, up to the Hickory Regional Airport.
Visit www.hkytrail.com for more information about the Aviation Walk segment and the entire Hickory Trail, including an interactive map showing parking and restroom facilities, answers to frequently asked questions, trail rules, points of interest, and more.
We are excited to introduce you to the Hickory pitchbook, designed to showcase why Hickory is the ideal location for your next business venture. The pitchbook provides a comprehensive overview of Hickory's business environment and quality of life.
We would also like to express our appreciation for Hickory’s businesses and the impact they have on our vibrant community. Local businesses are integral parts of our community's fabric. Together, we can continue to build upon our shared success and foster a supportive environment where businesses flourish.
Each month, we share resources vital to our communities and helpful for businesses. The feature of this month is the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC).
Founded in 1984, the North Carolina SBTDC is a business advisory resource for growing and developing small to mid-sized businesses. The highly skilled professionals provide services statewide from offices hosted by campuses of The University of North Carolina System. The SBTDC operates in formal partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, making it a unique and valued asset in the economic development infrastructure of North Carolina.
The SBTDC at Appalachian State University serves Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties.
As we move into 2024-2025, HKY4Vets is excited about its strategic vision for strengthening community roots and fostering sustainable growth. Founded in 2016 to connect transitioning military talent and their spouses with employment opportunities, the focus of HKY4Vets has continued to evolve to better meet the needs of veterans, their families, and you, our local businesses and community partners. Click the button below to review the 2024-2025 HKY4Vets partner benefits and associated funding levels.
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.
