Please join us for the next Outdoor Business Networking Event on Wednesday, May 28, at 6 p.m. at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina (6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC 28601).
This is an opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and partners in the vibrant outdoor industry. Our goal is to foster collaboration, exchange innovative ideas, and collectively explore ways to further boost the outdoor recreation economy in Hickory and the surrounding areas. We'll also hear brief remarks from Lance Riddile of the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department about outdoor events happening in Hickory and ways our local outdoor businesses can support and leverage these events.
This is a fantastic chance to build relationships, discuss next steps in building a regional chapter of the Outdoor Business Alliance, and contribute to the growth of our local outdoor scene.
Many thanks to Dan and Meagen Kelly for hosting the event!
Light snacks will be provided.
Please RSVP by May 20 at the link below. For more information, please contact Amy Le at ale@hickorync.gov.
Are you a small business, retailer, food and beverage owner, or a business that offers a service or experience in Catawba County?
Learn more about The Chamber's Lovin' Local campaign, designed to encourage community members to support Chamber Partners. This campaign features an interactive map, showcasing all our county has to offer. Participants will be encouraged to make purchases and upload receipts for a chance to win donated prizes, curated from small businesses.
Request more information here or at the link below.
This initiative is focused on customer-facing businesses, so professional services like law firms, banking, accounting, and corporate consulting businesses are not eligible. For sponsorship opportunities to support initiatives like this, please contact Nathan Cooley here.
For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to consciously choose to support our local Hickory businesses. Whether it's grabbing coffee, shopping for a gift, or using a local service, your support makes a real difference. Let's make this celebration a chance to support local businesses!
Also, Happy National Small Business Week to all the hardworking entrepreneurs in Hickory! We appreciate your dedication and impact. Let's celebrate you!
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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