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Chamber's 2012 Award Winner, Advanced Hydrogen Technologies wins $150,000.00 research grant. Hickory, NC - 12-19-12
The 2012 third place winner of the Chamber's & SBTDC "Edison Awards", announces it is the recipient of a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research (SMIR) Phase I grant of $150,000.00. Pictured, L to R: Tom Moore, Publicity, Advanced Hydrogen Technologies Corp; Peter Lohr, CEO, AHTC; William Parrish, Director, Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC) & Danny Hearn, President, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce, Hickory, NC.- See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 12-13-12
The Hickory Downtown Development Authority presents A Hickory Holiday with Santa. - Page-1, Downtown, Hickory, NC - 12-13-12
The Hickory Downtown Development Authority held their Annual "Hickory Holiday"®. Your hosts: Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kringle, along with free John Deere Wagon rides from Johnny Wilson Farms. Plenty of music from the Suzuki School of the Arts and Christmas Carols performed by Country Artist, singer/guitar player, Jody Watson. - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 12-13-12
"Champions of Education" Winter Breakfast Meeting at Crowne Plaza, Sponsored by CenturyLink®, Hickory, NC - 12-12-12
Just a few, of the "Champions of Education", posing after a very successful Winter Breakfast Meeting at Crowne Plaza in Hickory, NC. Generously sponsored by CenturyLink®, the winter Meeting's Guest Speaker was Dr. Arne Kalleberg, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Sociology, University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill. - Pictured, L to R: Dr. Garett Hinshaw, President Catawba Valley Community College; Jennie Connor, Executive Director, Catawba County United Way; Alan Jackson, Director, The Jackson Group; Ed Maddox, Sherrills Ford-Terrell Rotary Club & Teresa Biggs, Executive Director, CVCC Foundation. - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 12-12-12
Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of the new Pavilion wing at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC - 12-10-12
The Catawba Medical Foundation, of Catawba Valley Medical Center held it's Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of it's new Pavilion. The five story building will house Infusion, Oncology, Women's Care and Special Care Nursery. With hands on the Giant Scissors, L to R: Kitty Barnes, Catawba County Board of Commissioners; Ron Lindler, Chairman, CVMC Board of Trustees; Barbara Beatty, Catawba County Board of Commissioners; J. Anthony Rose, President & CEO. Also in photo: CVMC Trustees; Pat Rodgers, Frank Brooks and Steve Williamson. - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 12-10-12
The Hickory Jaycees Christmas Parade, downtown, Hickory, NC - 12-08-12
The Hickory Jaycees & City of Hickory held their annual Christmas Parade with Mr. & Mrs Kris Kringle as honored guests. Hundreds of folks marched & road on floats. If you see yourself, right click on the photo and print it out for free. Courtesy of Pat Appleson Studios - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 12-08-12
The Chamber's "First Friday Morning Brew" sponsored by Sam's Club & hosted by the Manufacturing Solutions Center, Conover, NC - 12-07-12
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce "First Friday Morning Brew" was sponsored by Sam's Club and hosted by the new Manufacturing Solutions Center in Conover, NC. - See all the photos, click here - Conover, NC 12-07-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at Joshen Paper & Packaging, Hickory, NC - 11-30-12
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for our newest member, Joshen Paper & Packaging, a national firm with a new warehouse and offices in Hickory, NC. Left: Mark Seaman; General Manager, The Hickory Crawdads; Class A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers, speaking on behalf of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce; employees of Joshen Paper & Packaging and City of Hickory Councilman, Bruce Meisner (second from right). - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 11-30-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at Martin Brothers Nationwide Insurance, Newton, NC - 11-13-12
A Picture is worth a Thousand Words department......... Hey, it's another brand new business & they're members of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. Executives, employees and friends of Martin Brothers Nationwide Insurance of Newton, celebrated. They even had Dale Earnhardt, Jr's, seemingly block long NASCAR® Race Track Simulator set up. You could choose the track you wanted to race in. Me, Homestead, FL of coarse. On the heads up display I saw palm trees flying by, for about the first thirty seconds, then I neatly crashed the car into a large plasma monitor. You had to be there. I did ask where the irritating guy with the blue telephone was. They said he wasn't invited. But I was relieved to know, they did have a "policy" to insure he wouldn't show up at your house in the foreseeable future. This ribbon cutting was as FUN as the GOP Fish Fry, last week! A pleasant time was had by all. - See all the photos, click here - Newton, NC 11-13-12
Conservatively, a fish THIS BIG...... Nothing fishy about The Annual GOP Fish Fry at Bandy's High School, Catawba, NC - 11-03-12
Time for the Annual Balls Creek Republican Fish Fry. Plenty of Fish, Hushpuppies and politician's. And featured music group, The Cockman Family. Pictured above Catawba County Judge, Greg Hayes & a fishing buddy. - See all the photos, click here - Catawba, NC 11-03-12
The Chamber's "First Friday Morning Brew" sponsored by Sam's Club, was held at Clark Tire, Hickory, NC - 11-02-12
Sabina L. Hardy, Member Relations Manager, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce, presents one of many Door Prizes to Chamber Member, Phil Gnadt, President of Paper & Cyber Graphics, LLC. "First Friday Morning Brew" is sponsored by Sam's Club and this month hosted by Clark Tire of Hickory. - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 11-02-12
The Hickory Young Professionals "2012 Top Ten Under 40" at The Peacock Inn, Newton, NC - 11-01-12
The Hickory Young Professionals held their award ceremony for the "2012 Top Ten Under 40" at the Peacock Inn. The event was presented by Martin-Starnes & Associates, CPA's, PA and was used to celebrate the Top Ten Young Professionals in Catawba County. - See all the photos, click here - Newton, NC 11-01-12
The Chamber's 3rd. Annual: Peelin' Eatin' & Politickin" Shrimp Boil at LP Frans Stadium, Hickory, NC - 10-25-12
The sign says all you need to know. The Chamber's 3rd. Annual: Peelin' Eatin' & Politickin" Shrimp Boil at LP Frans Stadium, was a big hit. Plenty of music, food, drink and Politics to go around. If you missed it, make sure to attend next year!, - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 10-25-12
The Hickory Sportsman's Club Black Tie Fall Meeting, featuring Veteran CBS Sportscaster, Tim Brando at Rock Barn Club & Spa, Conover, NC 10-23-12
It was a very entertaining night, as Rock Barn Golf & Spa hosted the Hickory Sportsman's Club, Gala Black Tie Fall Dinner. Special Guest Speaker was Veteran CBS and ESPN Sportscaster, Tim Brando. Tim gave a behind the scenes account of some of the hightlighs of his career, so far. - See all the photos, click here - Conover, NC 10-23-12
The Tenth Annual "Greater Hickory Classic" at Rock Barn Golf & Spa, presented by KIA Motors, Conover, NC - 10-14-12
FRED FUNK WINS 10TH ANNIVERSARY GREATER HICKORY CLASSIC AT ROCK BARN PRESENTED BY KIA MOTORS. – Fred Funk won the Greater Hickory Classic for his second Champions Tour title of the year and eighth overall, holing a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole to beat Duffy Waldorf by a stroke. The 56-year-old Funk closed with a 3-under 69 on Rock Barn’s Jones Course to finish at 15-under 201. He also won eight times on the PGA Tour. ”I really wanted to win here really bad,” Funk said. ”I’ve been knocking at the door on this tournament a lot … but I was feeling the heat. When you get in contention, you always want to finish it.” Funk had a bogey-free tournament and has gone 60 holes without a bogey since the 13th hole last week in the final round of the SAS Championship. He also extended his run of bogey-free holes at Rock Barn to 84, beginning with the seventh hole in the second round last year. Pictured: Pro Golfer, Bobby Clampett blasts out of the front bunker on his way to the 18th green. - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 10-14-12
Hickory Downtown Development Authority's "Ribbon Cutting" for CHI of Hickory, On the Square, Hickory, NC - 10-17-12
Connie Kincaid, (far left) Exec Dir of Hickory Downtown Development Authority supervises as Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright Cuts ribbon for Grand Opening of CHI of Hickory. Lisa Kemerait, Director and lead massage therapist at CHI of Hickory, stands to his left, with other employees and friends surrounding. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 10-17-12
The Chamber's "First Friday, Morning Brew", Sponsored by Sam's Club, Hickory, NC - 10-05-12
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce's, monthly "First Friday, Morning Brew" was Sponsored & Hosted this month by Sam's Club. Sam's Associate, Tina awards one of many door prizes to a mildly surprised R. Craig deBlois, President of ServPro of Hickory. - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 10-05-12
The Chamber's 2nd Annual "Edison Project" Final Presentations & Awards Ceremony at the SALT Block, Hickory, NC - 10-01-12
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce's 2nd. Annual "Edison Project" competition has been underway since April. Nine finalists were selected after they were judged on their written, Executive Summary, identifying their business idea. They have also delivered a 15 minute Investor Pitch to an expert panel of financial professionals (50% of their total score) and also submitted their written business plan (40% of total score) one week later. The final phase of the competition was a five minute business presentation, judged by the public. (10% of total score) The final judging was done, on stage, at the SALT Block Auditorium. The 2012 Edison Project Winners: Third Prize winner: Molly Hemstreet, Opportunity Threads; Second prize winner: James Tate, Tension Technologies and First prize winner: David Scalise, CEO, Tileware Products, LLC, - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 10-01-12
The Chamber's "Annual Membership Golf Tournament" Presented by Tru-Pak Moving Systems at Lake Hickory's Catawba Springs Country Club, Hickory, NC - 09-28-12
..... Tuff Putt........ A player warms up on the Putting Green at Lake Hickory's Catawba Springs Country Club. See all the action, scroll down below the next shot and push the HotLink. - Hickory, NC 09-28-12
Chamber members, Brent Smith & Benny Yount get ready to challenge the links at the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic at Lake Hickory's Catawba Springs Country Club. - See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 09-28-12
Small Business Technology Development Center presents "Entrepreneurship Summit, Creating a Scene 2012" Asheville, NC - 09-24-12
The NC Small Business Technical Development Center held the 2012 NC Entrepreneurship Summit, "Creating a Scene!" at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville. This two day event featured many speakers from around the State. Featured guest speaker was Bijoy Goswami, an entrepreneurial philosopher and evangelist on the power and methods of "bootstrap entrepreneurship". Photo: Bijoy Goswami presents Official SBTDC Event Photographer, Pat Appleson, with an autographed copy of his latest book, "the human fabric, Unleashing the Power of Core Energy in Everyone". For more photos, goto the hot link, below the next photo. - Asheville, NC 09-24-12
Helping with the theme: "Creating a Scene!" at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville, is Featured guest speaker, Bijoy Goswami, and a few new found friends. See all the photos, click here - Asheville, NC 09-24-12
The Chamber's "Future Economy Council" Breakfast at Bob Evans Restaurant, with Guest Speaker, Michelle Rimer of Lenoir Rhyne University, Hickory, NC - 09-20-12
The Chamber's "Future Economy Council" held it's monthly, morning meeting at Bob Evans Restaurant. Michelle Rimer, Director of the Sollmaz Institute of Obesity, for Lenoir Rhyne University, spoke on the value of a healthy workforce and worksite wellness programs. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 09-20-12
The Chamber's "New Member's Luncheon, hosted by Outback Steakhouse, Hickory, NC - 09-14-12
It's the "New Members Luncheon" at the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. The Outback Steakhouse, Hickory, NC, hosted the event and many door prizes were won. For more information on joining the Chamber, call Membership Sales & Sponsorship Manager, Lindsay M. Keisler at 828-328-6000. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 09-14-12
The Champion's of Education Breakfast meeting at Crowne Plaza, Hickory, NC - 09-12-12
The Champion's of Education morning breakfast was held at Crowne Plaza, sponsored by the Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board. Pictured above, getting the crowd's attention is guest speaker is Dr. Julia Storberg-Walker. Dr. Walker spoke on "Getting the NOT, out of your life. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 09-12-12
Chamber's "First Friday Morning Brew" Sponsored by Sam's Club, hosted by The YMCA, Hickory, NC - 09-07-12
Catawba County Chamber of Commerce President, Danny Hearn speaks to the members at "First Friday, Morning Brew" get together, sponsored by Sam's Club and this month hosted by The YMCA, Hickory. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 09-07-12
"Media Day" at the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa, presented by Kia Motors, Conover, NC - 09-05-12
NASCAR® Hall of Fame Member & fellow veteran Broadcaster, Ned Jarrett chats with Pat Appleson, host of Pat's Country Classic's® on KNOT-FM, London, England. Pat broadcasts the show from his Post Production Studio in Hickory, NC. Media Day for the Greater Hickory Classic, sponsored by Kia Motors is the kick off for the PGA's Champion's Tournament at at Rock Barn Golf & Spa will be held October 8-14, 2012. See all the photos, click here - Conover, NC 09-07-12
Behind the scenes at the DNC 2012 Charlotte, NC - 09-05-12
As part of the FCC's Pol-Comm 2012 Radio Frequency Enforcement Team, we had a ring side seat, from the floor, of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. From Presidents, to not ready for prime time players, to things you see when you don't have a net, were all on display. Reporters came from around the world to view this great tribute to American freedoms and American electioneering. In my idle time, I captured some of the action. Please see the hot link to the photos, a couple of shots below -Charlotte, NC 09-03 thru 06-12
..... "Hair Club for Men"......DNC 2012 Charlotte, NC - 09-04-12
On the floor of the DNC Charlotte, I met up with good buddy Steve Ivester. Steve, in addition to being a fellow member of the Future Economy Council with me at the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce is a NC Delegate representing Catawba County. I'm not sure what his hand jesture means. I think he's ordering a 'table for four', It couldn't mean four more years. (grin) The hot link to the photos is 2 photos down, below. Charlotte, NC 09-03 thru 06-12
..... It's Ross the Intern of the Jay Leno Show!!!!.....DNC 2012 Charlotte, NC
Out in the DNC lobby I met the very personable and nice guy, Ross the Intern, of the Jay Leno Show and can now be scene appearing at comedy clubs all over the USA and on Chelsey Lately on cable. (grin) The hot link to the photos is 1 photo down, below. Charlotte, NC 09-03 thru 06-12
..... Is that a Wireless Microphone in your pocket???.....DNC 2012 Charlotte, NC
This is part of the FCC's "Pol-Comm 2012" Radio Frequency Enforcement Team we had the pleasure of working with at the DNC. We were asked by the Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau & the Media Bureau's Political Communications Committee Chairman, Louis Libin, to be a member of the Radio Frequency Coordinating Team for the DNC 2012 Charlotte Convention. The're were over 12,000 reporters and our job was to coordinate the very limited Broadcast Spectrum as it applies to Broadcast Auxiliary Services such as RF Wireless Microphones, Walkie-Talkies, etc. We taged equipment coming into the venue, starting on Sunday morning, the day before the DNC start. All broadcasters were asked to fire up their transmitters and we used Spectrum Analyzers to sweep the area. If your equipment is good, we'll tag it. This put me on the floor of the DNC each day. And I may be able to help with the presidential inauguration too. The FCC has granted a Wavier of Separation Requirements and STA (Special Temporary Authorization). So, for those four days "Pol-Comm 2012" is the law, for 100 kilometers from Time Warner Cable Arena & BoA Stadium. So, I'm now part of the "Wireless Mic Police". (grin) See all the photos, click here Charlotte, NC 09-03 thru 06-12
Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening" State Farm Insurance, Juliet Good, Agent, Hickory, NC - 08-31-12
L to R:; Mark Seaman; General Manager; The Hickory Crawdads; Class A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers; speaking on behalf of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce; Holding sissors; Juliet Good; Agent; State Farm Insurance and Mayor of Hickory, the Honorable Rudy Wright. Surrounded by employees and well wishers. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 08-31-12
.... Take my wife, Please! ....Chamber's "Prime of Life Senior Expo 2012" at Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, NC - 08-28-12
From Fiddle lessons to Health Insurance and much more, the First Annual Prime of LIfe Senior Expo 2012 was held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Over 120 businesses and agencies were showcased that serve our fastest growing demographic, senior Citizens. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 08-28-12
The YMCA hosts, Olympic swimmers, Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace & Mark Gangloff . - 08-26-12
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace is an NCAA Champion and 2012 Olympian for the Bahamas. She is one of the fastest female sprinters on the planet! Along with Gold Medalist, Mark Gangloff held a training session for youngsters in the Hickory YMCA.See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 08-27-12
"Queen of The Hop" - Downtown Charlotte, NC - 08-25-12
Leading off the partying for the arrival of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte next week was the two day "Pride Charlotte Festival", sponsored by Well Fargo. See all the photos, click here- Charlotte, NC 08-25-12
Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" & Grand Opening at Buffalo Wild Wings, Highway 70 location in Hickory, NC - 08-20-12
City of Hickory Mayor, Rudy Wright & other dignataries help with the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Buffalo Wild Wings newest Hickory Location. See the line streaching around the store to get free wings. See all the photos, click here- Hickory, NC 08-20-12
City of Newton's Annual Soldiers Day Salute was a big success, see three photos, below. Downtown, Newton, NC - 08-16-12
City of Hickory's "Name the Structure" Contest on the Square. The new name? It's "The Sails on the Square"!!!, downtown, Hickory, NC - 08-10-12
City of Hickory Mayor, Rudy Wright; City Councilmen & other dignataries help with the Ribbon Cutting and Naming Ceremony, downtown on the square. See all the photos, click here- Hickory, NC 08-09-12
Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" & Grand Opening of the Firestone Tires Store in Hickory, NC - 08-10-12
A hot, humid, overcast day, with rain threatening, couldn't stop the Mayor. The Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" was part of the Grand Opening Celebration at the newest Firestone Tire Store in Hickory, NC. Rudy Wright, Mayor, City of Hickory, cut the ribbon to help kick off the two day Grand Opening. This is one of 1600 Firestone stores, nationwide. And, in addition to multiple Radio Broadcast Remotes, on location, there were many gifts and doorprizes for visitors just stopping by. The grand prize is your choice of a 2012 BMW 328i or Audi A4 Sedan! No purchase nec. See store for details. See all the photos, click here - Conover, NC 08-09-12
Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" & Grand Opening of Consignment Junction, by the tracks in downtown Conover, NC - 08-09-12
Sabina L. Hardy, Member Relations Manager of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce introduced Dr. Sid Connor, Director of North Carolina Center for Engineering Technologies. Dr. Connor spoke on behalf of the Chamber, then introduced Lee Moritz, Jr, Mayor, City of Conover who helped new business owner and Chamber member Jayne Kilgore cut the ribbon at Consignment Junction.biz. Consignment Junction is located by the tracks, downtown, at 133 Conover Station, SE, Conover, NC and takes it's name from the new Conover Train Station & Library complex. Pictured, L to R: Joie Fulbright, Conover Auto Sales & Council Member, City of Conover; Janice B. Herman, Council Member, City of Conover; Oren Cline (seated); Susan Strickland, Reg. Dietician, Catawba Valley Medical Center; Jayne Kilgore, Proprietor, Consignment Junction; Lee Moritz, Jr., Mayor, City of Conover; Dr. Sid Connor, Director of North Carolina Center for Engineering Technologies; Officer Kristy Morris, Catawba County Sheriffs Office. See all the photos, click here - Conover, NC 08-09-12
The Chamber's "First Friday" Morning Brew, Sponsored by Sam's Club, Hosted by Martin Starnes & Assoc. CPA's, Hickory, NC - 08-03-12
Sabina L. Hardy Member Relations Manager of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce addresses Chamber members & Guests. The occasion is the Chamber's "First Friday, Morning Brew". Sam's Club is the annual sponsor and this month the Brew was held at the offices of Martin-Starnes & Assoc., CPA's. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 08-03-12
Ted Abernathy Reports to the Chamber, Hickory, NC - 07-30-12
Featured guest speaker was Ted Abernathy, President of the Southern Growth Policies Board and Facilitator that the Chamber hired to develop a Competitiveness Plan for Catawba County. The main focus was entrepreneurship and small business development in the county. Mr. Abernathy reports back to the Chamber on what he's found so far and asks more questions. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 07-30-12
"2012 Chairman's Circle" Luncheon at Carrabba's Italian Grill, Hickory, NC - 07-25-12
Catawba County Chamber of Commerce President, Danny Hearn, addresses the 2012 Chairman's Circle sponsors. The thank you luncheon was held at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Hickory, NC. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 07-25-12
Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at The Gold King, Hickory, NC - 07-24-12
The Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held at the new location of The Gold King of NC, in the viewmont section of Hickory. Corporate management and employees were helped by Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright, who cut the ribbon See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 07-24-12
Chamber's "Edison Project Entrepreneurial Awards" introduces Contestants, Hickory, NC - 07-24-12
The Edison Project indroduces this years Entrepreneurial Awards Contestants. L to R: Jonathan Williams, Delightfully Daisy, LLC; James Tate, Tension Technologies; Jeff Stewart, Java Journey Coffee Shop; Andrew M. Herring, Flip Frame Media; Jill Towery, Salmagundi; David Scalise, President, TileWare Products, LLC; Molly Hemstreet, Opportunity Threads. Not Pictured: Paul Fuselier, Trucking Management System; Barbara Gilbert, Cecils Kitchen & Sara Hord, Millstone Meadows Farm, LLC . - See all the photos, click here
Chamber's "Future Economy Council" hears the lastest from Ted Abernathy at Chamber Headquarters, Hickory, NC - 07-18-12
It was a full house in the conference room at the Catawba Valley Chamber of Commerce, as the Future Economy Council hosted a special work session. Featured guest speaker was Ted Abernathy, President of the Southern Growth Policies Board and Facilitator that the Chamber hired to develop a Competitiveness Plan for Catawba County. The main focus was entrepreneurship and small business development in the county. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 07-18-12
A "Ribbon Cutting" at Morningstar Mini Storage in Hickory, NC - 07-17-12
The Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held at the new Morningstar Mini Storage & office rental center. Corporate management and employees were helped my Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright, who cut the ribbon See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 07-17-12
"Magic's Royal Duke, Sammy Cortino, Shuffles the Cards, One Night Only at Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, NC - 07-13-12
Illusionist Sammy Cortino hosted an evening of magic, complete with a meet-and-greet dinner and stage performance. This is his first public performance in Hickory since setting Nashville, TN as his new base of operations earlier this year. Direct from his production base in Nashville, "Magic's Royal Duke", Sammy Cortino shuffles the deck at event number one, Rock Barn Golf & Spa, home of the PGA Tournament of Champions (coming this fall). Sammy performed a one hour dinner show for a full house. Then it was off to another one nighter in Pigeon Forge, TN, home of country music artist Dolly Parton's "DollyWood" park. Then, Sammy travels back to Nashville for more rehearsals on his new show. See all the photos, click here -- Learn more about Sammy, here www.sammycortino.com - Conover, NC 07-13-12
Chamber's "First Friday, Morning Brew" sponsored by Sam's Club, at Sam's Club, Hickory, NC - 07-06-12
The Chamber's "First Friday, Morning Brew", sponsored by Sam's Club, was held at Sam's Club Highway 70 location, this morning. Pictured: Catawba County Chamber of Commerce Membership Sales & Sponsorship Manager, Lindsay M. Keisler helps Tim, General Manager of Sam's Club, select a winner for the grand door prize, a "New, Fabulous LP Gas Barbecue!!!" See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 07-06-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" at Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant, Hickory, NC - 06-29-12
The Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, newest store in Hickory, NC, founded in 1941, in Dallas, Texas. Now, 70 years later, Dickey's is the world's largest barbecue chain. Currently, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is located in 44 states and over 230 locations nationwide. Above, Chamber members help City of Hickory Councilman Hank Guess and owners & employees cut the ribbon. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-29-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" at Carolina Gold Rush Hickory, NC - 06-22-12
The Ribbon Cutting at Carolina Gold Rush, Coins & Precious Metals was a big success. Above, Chamber members help City of Hickory Mayor, Rudy Wright cut the ribbon, while flanked by the two principles of the store. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-22-12
'de Plane'... Second day: Visionaire Jets, LLC, Show off their new business jet at Hickory Regional Airport, Hickory, NC - 06-20-12
The second day of showing the public the new "Vantage" business class jet. Built by Visionaire Jets, LLC, it can cruise at over 431 knots at 41,000 feet for a smooth ride and extended range. The "Vantage" is slated to be built 100% in Catawba County, NC. And will create up to 600 jobs over a five year period. Above, Jim Rice, CEO, Visionaire Jets, LLC, points to 'de plane' while addressing a packed room of interested people. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-20-12
Visionaire Jets, LLC, Show off their new business jet at Hickory Regional Airport, Hickory, NC - 06-19-12
Jim Rice, CEO, Visionaire Jets, LLC and Frank Drendel, chairman of the board of CommScope, Corp. and company founder, discuss the finer points of Aviation and Visionaire Jets newest offering, the "Vantage" business class jet. The Vantage, in the background, can cruise at over 431 knots at 41,000 feet for a smooth ride and extended range. The "Vantage" is slated to be built 100% in Catawba County, NC. And will create up to 600 jobs over a five year period. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-19-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" at Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, Hickory, NC - 06-19-12
The Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Community Blood Center of the Carolinas was held in Hickory, NC. L to R: Holding Scissors, Martin Grable, Pres & CEO Community Blood Center of the Carolinas & City of Hickory Mayor, Rudy Wright, cut the ribbon on the newest location of Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, as employees and Conrad the Crawdad (Hickory Crawdads AAA Baseball) look on.See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-19-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" & Grand Opening of Conversations Wine & Tapas in Conover, NC - 06-14-12
The Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Conversation's Wine & Tapas was held in beautiful downtown Conover, NC. L to R: Veigh, Beverly, Kelvin England, Conversations Wine & Tapas; Lee Moritz, Jr, Mayor, City of Conover; Lindsay Keisler, Membership Sales & Sponsorship Manager, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce & Shelly Michaels, Conversations Wine & Tapas. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-14-12
The "Champions of Education" Breakfast at Crowne Plaza, Hickory, NC - 06-13-12
The Champion's of Education breakfast meeting took place at Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Hickory, NC. L to R: Lamar Mitchell, Executive Director, Champions of Education; Glenn Barger, out going, Supt. Catawba County Schools; Dan Brigman, in coming, Supt. Catawba County Schools; Rudi Bakker, President/CEO, Turbocoating, Inc.; Dr. David Stegall, Newton-Conover City Schools; Walter Hart, Supt. Hickory Public Schools, Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President Catawba Valley Community College. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-13-12
"She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy"..... aka The Chamber's 2nd. Annual Agri-Business Tour, Hickory, NC - 06-12-12
Chamber members got an up close look at Catawba County's 55 million dollar agriculture industry. The morning started with delicious pastries and LilyBeans's Micro-Roasted Coffee, "242 Blend" at the slightly fabulous Youssef 242 restaurant in the viewmont section of Hickory. Then on to Promise Acres, a modern grain farming operation. Next, was Diddly Dadburn Farm to see their landscape nursery operation and on to Randy Sipe Angus, a family owned beef cattle operation with pedigrees that trace back to Scotland. Then, on to visit Claremont Hardware & Farm Supply that includes a 500 acre farming operation, custom spraying and harvesting services. The Tour Party, then had lunch back at Youssef 242. The lunch featured fresh beef & produce from the above farms. The 2012 Chamber Agri-Business Tour was presented by Catawba County Farm Bureau Insurance and Catawba County Cooperative Extension Service. See all the Barn Yard fun, click here - Hickory, NC 06-12-12
The Chamber's
"Ribbon Cutting" at Hudson Estate & Financial Consulting, Hickory, NC -
06-06-12
Helping out with the festivities is Hizzonor, City of Hickory, Mayor Rudy Wright. Mayor Wright, famous for his deft hand at cutting ribbons that flutter gently to the floor is flanked by principles of the new Hudson Estate & Financial Consulting. Hudson Estate & Financial is one of our newest Chamber members. See the Meet & Greet photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-05-12
The Hickory Charity Chase Half Marathon photos are available for purchase. We have an 8x10 "Mandy Pitt's Special" at $7.99 plus Tax and Shipping. Goto: processing site and sign in
Two runners cross the Finish Line during the Hickory Charity Chase Half Marathon 13.1 mile run. over 500 contestants ran the coarse in and around downtown Hickory, NC. See the Meet & Greet photos, click here -To purchase High Def Photos of the Race, click here Hickory, NC 06-05-12
The Chamber's "First Friday's" Morning Brew at Rock Barn, Conover, NC - 06-01-12
The Chamber's "First Friday" Morning Brew get together, sponsored by Sam's Club was held at Rock Barn Country Club & Spa. Pictured is Jim Correll, chatting about the upcoming 10th. Annual Greater Hickory Classic, sponsored by Kia Motors. It's also Jim's tenth consecutive year as Executive Tournament Director. The Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa will be held the week of October 8 thru 13th. And it can be seen world wide in High Definition on The Golf Channel See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-01-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at Sunrise Camping Center, Hickory, NC - 06-01-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at the new location of Sunrise Camping Center was held today. L to R: Representing Sunrise Camper Center, Lindsay Johnson; Charlynn Bowman; Paul Bowman; Joe E. Brown; Rep from Duke Power; Chamber President Danny Hearn; Debbi Miller See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 06-01-12
Hickory Charity Chase 13.1 Half Marathon Meet & Greet, Friday at the Elks Club, Hickory, NC - 06-01-12
The Hickory Charity Chase 13.1 Half Marathon was run Saturday at 6am. Over 500 runners signed up. For Pictures of Friday Nights Meet & Greet, click here Also available, deluxe 8x10" color corrected portraits of the runners are available for the special "Mandy Pitts" rate of $7.99 plus tax and shipping. They're are 1423 photos available about noon on Tuesday, June 5th. The 72 hour delay is caused by the upload & processing time it takes for such a huge order. Thanks for your understanding. Goto: processing site and sign in. - Hickory, NC 06-03-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at Catawba County Public Health Dental Practice for Children, Hickory, NC - 05-31-12
Ribbon Cutting at the Catawba County Public Health Dental Practice for Children of Catawba County. Left to Right: Melinda Bumgarner, Catwaba County Public Health; Patrick Maddy, DDS at Clinic; Douglas Erwin, Public Health Director; Catawba County Commissioner Kitty Barnes; Kelly Isenhower, Director; Victoria Martin, Martin-Starnes & Associates; Catawba County Commissioner, Barbara Beatty; Quinn Martin, Dental Assistant; Tom Lundy, Manager, Catawba County; Kitty Bird, Dental Assistan; & Laurie Clark, Certified Dental Assistant. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 05-31-12
The Chamber's "Future Economy Council" chews it over at Mellow Mushroom, Hickory, NC - 05-30-12
The Chamber's "Future Economy Council" held forth at the Mellow Mushroom restaurant. Things discussed were the economic growth of the County in the past year and other performance indicators. Interested in joining? Call Danny Hearn at the Chamber. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 05-30-12
Hickory "Swingin' Under the Stars" & Memorial Day Remembrance, On the Square, Downtown Hickory, NC - 05-27-12
Swinging Under the Stars and Memorial Day Remembrance was held on the square in downtown Hickory, NC. Commander Harry Flynn of American Legion Post #48 addressed the crowd and WHKY-AM Morning Air Personality, Hal Rowe, acted as Emcee and introduced the talent. Performing were the Maiden High School Jazz Band, Hickory High Jazz Band, Northview Middle School Jazz Band & Bandy's High Jazz Band. Featured attraction was the 16 piece Hickory Jazz Orchestra, playing hits from the Big Band era and paying tribute to the memory of our veterans. The event was produced by the Hickory Downtown Development Authority. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 05-27-12
2000 people protest at Catawba Government Center upset with local preacher. Newton, NC - 05-27-12
Catawba County made national news when a local preacher's hate speech turned up on UTube. Here are photos of the following protest where over 2000 people showed up to voice both pro and con sides of the debate. See all the photos, click here - Newton, NC 05-27-12
Newly Weds!!! Mr. & Mrs. Walker, Hickory, NC - 05-26-12
Tasha McLean and Anthony Walker exchanged marriage vows Saturday at Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC. Both of them are in the law enforcement profession. Mrs. Walker is a Catawba Country Sheriffs Deputy and Mr. Walker is a police officer with City of Hickory Police Department. Pictured here in the back seat of a restored 1955 Ford Customline Sedan, minutes before they left for Tampa, Florida and a Western Caribbean Honeymoon Cruise. - Hickory, NC 05-26-12
The Chamber's "Business at the Ball Park" was a success as we cheered on the Hickory Crawdads, Hickory, NC - 05-24-12
Minutes before we cheer for the home team. In this case the Hickory Crawdads! Time for a hotdog and an adult beverage at L.P. Frans Stadium. The free buffett was sponsored by many contributing firms of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. A perfect afternoon to be at the ball park. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 05-24-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" & Open House at Edward Jones Investments, Hickory, NC - 05-15-12
Hickory, NC Mayor Rudy Wright helps with the festivities at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Edwards Jones Investments in the Viewmont section of Hickory.See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 05-15-12
The Chamber's "First Friday Morning Brew" sponsored by Sam's Club at Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric's, Hickory, NC - 05-04-12
Another happy Door Prize Winner! Chamber of Commerce Membership Sales & Sponsorship Manager, Lindsay M. Keisler gives chamber member Phil Gnadt, President of Paper & Cyber Graphics, LLC, his prize at "First Friday, Morning Brew", sponsored by Sam's Club and held at The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric's. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 05-04-12
The Hickory Sportsman's Club Black Tie Spring Meeting, featuring Golf Legend, Lee Trevino at Rock Barn Club & Spa, Conover, NC 05-01-12
Guest Speaker at the Spring Black Tie Gala, held by the Hickory Sportsman's Club was golf legend Lee Trevino. Mr. Trevino captivated the audience of over 300 with stories of his time on the PGA Tour. He's the winner of six major Golf Championships, PGA Player of the Year, 1971 and Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year, 1971. See all the photos, click here - Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, NC 05-01-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at Old Paths Antiques & Consignment, Hickory, NC - 04-27-12
Cutting the Ribbon at the grand opening celebration at Old Paths Antiques & Consignment. Pictured here, owners & well wishers. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 04-26-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at Carolina Trust Bank, Hickory, NC - 04-26-12
Cutting the Ribbon at the new offices of Carolina Trust Bank during their Open House Celebration. Everyone was invited to get into the act, including Chamber Members, Bank employees and executives. Hickory City Councilman Bruce Meisner, did the honors with the scissors. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 04-26-12
The Chamber's "Ribbon Cutting" at Broome Associated Insurance, Hickory, NC - 04-25-12
Time to cut the ribbon at Broome Associated Insurance of Hickory's Open House Celebration of their new renovations. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 04-25-12
The Chamber's "Schmooza Palooza-II was held at The Integrity Building in Downtown Hickory, NC - 04-19-12
It's Schmooza Palooza-II at the Integrity Building, Downtown. Over 50 display booths of Chamber Businesses excited to see you! Pictured: A very large Cell Phone and a Furr Ball helping Chamber Membership Directory Lindsay Moretz rock the house. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 04-19-12
New Product Introduction, Visionaire Jets, LLC at Conover Station, Conover, NC - 04-19-12
Visionaire Jets, LLC. and CEO Jim RIce presented a Full Scale Mock Up of Visionaire Jets' "Vantage", six place, carbon fibre entry level business jet. The plane is slated to be manufactured and assembled in Catawba County. Pictured: The "Vantage" Full Size Mock Up was so big, it was placed on the patio at the New Conover Station for invited guests to sit in. See all the photos, click here - Conover, NC 04-19-12
Catawba County GOP Reagan Day Picnic, Conover, NC - 04-14-12
The Catawba County GOP held it's annual Reagan Day Picnic on the grounds of the YMCA in Conover. Many Republican candidates were in attendance. Pictured, L to R: Former Charlotte Mayor, Pat McCory, who is running for NC Governor on the GOP ticket and incumbent Catawba County Commissioner, Barbara G. Beatty, also running for re-election to the commission. See all the photos, click here - Conover, NC 04-14-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" at Blue Ridge Harley Davidson, Hickory, NC - 04-12-12
The Chamber's Ribbon Cutting for the grand re-opening of Blue Ridge Harley Davidson. Pictured, L to R: Tisha Wittman, Blue Ridge Harley Davidson; Mark Sherrill, Newton; Joe Gills, Granite Falls; Hickory City Councilman, Hank Guess; Chamber VP, Amy Powell; Hickory Mayor, Rudy Wright; Ron Hall, GM, Blue Ridge Harley Davidson; John Green, Principal, Blue Ridge Harley Davidson; Scott Fisher, CEO, Blue Ridge Harley Davidson; Jeannie Godfrey; Linda Porter, Blue Ridge Harley Davidson. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 04-12-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" at PACE@Home, Conover, NC - 04-10-12
The Chamber's Ribbon Cutting for the grand opening of PACE@Home Health Care was attended many people. Pictured: Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright, cuts the ribbon as many local invited guests help. Including Chamber President Danny Hearn, Catawba County Commissioners; Barbara G. Beatty and Kitty Barnes. See all the photos, click here - Newton, NC 04-10-12
Chamber "First Friday Morning Brew" Sponsored by Sam's Club, Hickory, NC - 04-06-12
The coffee is hot and the connections are exciting at the monthly "First Friday's" Morning Brew, Sponsored & Hosted by Sam's Club. Pictured: Chamber President Danny Hearn welcomes Chamber members and friends. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 04-06-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" & Grand Opening, Cottage 321 Boutique, Hickory, NC - 03-20-12
The Chamber helped with the Ribbon Cutting at the Grand Opening of Cottage 321 Boutique in Hudson. See all the photos, click here - Hudson, NC 03-20-12
Small Business Technology Development Center presents "Opportunities 2012" Making Dollars & Sense Selling to the Government, at The Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC - 03-19-12
The Small Business & Technology Development Center held it's annual "Opportunities 2012". Making Dollars & Sense Selling to the Government. "Opportunities 2012", held at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, is a reverse trade show, in which buyers from large prime contractors and government agencies have booths. This allows small business owners to circulate throughout the booth area and market their goods & services directly. Booths are not provided to small business vendors. Pictured here, Luncheon Keynote Guest Speaker, George Auten, Owner, Atriax Group, Hickory, NC, makes a point. See all the photos, click here - Asheville, NC 03-19-12
Chamber's "Economic Outlook & Legislative Issues Conference at CVCC, Hickory, NC - 03-15-12
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce "Economic Outlook & Legislative Issues Conference", sponsored by Pepsi, was held in the Catwaba Valley Community College's auditorium. Taking part in group panel discussion, L to R: Michael Brown, Economist, Wells Fargo Securities, Charlotte; Scott Millar, President, Catawba County Economic Development Corporation; Moore Hallmark, Southeast Division, US Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta; Taylor Dellinger, Data Analyst, Western Piedmont Council of Governments; Jeff Neuville, Business Assist North Carolina, LLC. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 03-15-12
Champion's of Education, Breakfast Meeting at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hickory, NC - 03-14-12
"Champion's of Education" held their Spring Breakfast Meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Featured Guest Speaker was Dr. Laura Bottomley, from North Carolina State University & Director, Women in Engineering and the Engineering Place. She is also teaching Associate Professor, Elementary Education, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering. Dr. Bottomley spoke about STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Pictured above are Steve Hunt, CVCC & District Court Judge, Greg Hayes. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 03-14-12
Chamber's New Member Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, Hickory, NC - 03-09-12
"Chamber Maids" at lunch. The Semi-Annual New Member Luncheon was held at Outback Steakhouse. A pleasant time was had by all!. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 03-09-12
Artist Dan Smith's Art Party & Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, Hickory, NC - 03-03-12
An Art Party and Sale of the works by Dan Smith entitled "Explosion Into Serenity" was held at the Warehouse. Music group DANG! entertained. Raffle tickets were on sale to win a choice of a selected Dan Smith painting or a watercolor portrait. 50% of the proceeds from the raffle will help fund an exhibition opening April 7th. at the Hickory Museum of Art entitled: Waking up with Van Gogh. Dan is one of over 70 artists paying tribute Vincent Van Gogh. See more Waking Up with Van Gogh - - See all the photos, click here - Downtown Hickory, NC 03-03-12
Chamber "First Friday" Morning Brew Presented by Sam's Club, hosted this month by PACE@Home Health Care, Newton, NC - 03-02-12
The coffee is hot and the connections are exciting at the monthly "First Friday's" Morning Brew, Presented by Sam's Club, hosted this month by PACE@Home health care. Pictured: Chamber Member, Dr. Sid Conner of North Carolina Center for Engineering Technologies is presented the door prize from Tim the Mgr. at Sam's Club. See all the photos, click here - Newton, NC 03-02-12
Chamber "Leadership Catawba" Graduation Luncheon at Catawba C.C. Hickory, NC - 03-01-12
The Flag flies high over the putting green at Catawba Country Club as the Chamber hosts the Annual Leadership Catawba graduates at a luncheon in their honor. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 03-01-12
Hickory Downtown Development Authority Presents: "Community Vision Forum" Hickory, NC 02-28-12
Guest Speaker, Rodney Swink, makes a point, during the Hickory Downtown Development Authority, "Community Vision" Forum held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hickory. See all the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 02-28-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" & Grand Opening of Physicians Weight Loss & Wellness, Hickory, NC - 02-22-12
The 'ole Ribbon gets the best of Mayor Rudy Wright on the first try. Here, Hizzhonor helps to cut the Ribbon to celebrate the Grand Opening of the latest location of Physicians Weight Loss & Wellness center. The mayor is surrounded by the staff and Chamber President Danny Hearn. See Hizzhonor cut the ribbon & ALL the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 02-22-12
Hickory Young Professionals meet for Lunch at Market On Main, Hickory, NC - 02-22-12
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce, Hickory Young Professionals div, held their first luncheon of the new year at Market On Main, downtown Hickory. This well attended meeting was a great success. Shown here, Chamber President Danny Hearn addresses the group. See ALL the photos, click here- Hickory, NC 02-22-12
Chamber "40th. Anniversary" & Annual Membership Meeting, Hickory, NC - 02-16-12
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce held their 40th. Anniversary Celebration and Annual Membership Meeting at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center. On hand were many past President's and Chairmen of the Board, plus other dignataries including veteran Charlotte Television anchorman, Bob Inman from WBT-TV. See ALL the photos, click here- Hickory, NC 02-16-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, PA - 25th Anniversary/New office, Hickory, NC - 02-15-12
Martin Starnes & Associates, CPA's, PA line up to celebrate their 25 year Anniversary & Ribbon Cutting at their new corporate office in the Piedmont Center in Hickory. Holding the sissors on the left is Associate Paula Hodges and Co-Founder Victoria Martin with Hickory Mayor, the honorable Rudy Wright assisting. See ALL the photos, click here- Hickory, NC 02-15-12
Chamber's "First Friday Morning Brew" a success at BB&T Downtown Hickory, NC - 02-03-12
The second month of the Chamber's new "First Fridays Morning Brew" series, sponsored by Sam's Club and hosted this month by BB&T Private Financial Services in downtown Hickory was a success. Pictured, center: Chamber Member Relations Mgr. Sabina Hardy, presenting door prize to George Vebler of Brighter Days Window Cleaning. See ALL the photos, click here- Hickory, NC 02-03-12
The Sammy Cortino Show..."Dare to Dream", Newton, NC - 01-27-12
Sammy Cortino performs his "Dare to Dream" Magic Show in downtown Newton, NC. It was standing room only and the crowd hung on his every move. Pictured here after the show, are Lyndsay and Sammy signing autographs for fans. Sammy chose veteran radio announcer, Pat Appleson over 4 years ago, to be his commercial voice of the production. Pat and Sammy will be in the studio in just a few days. Pat will voice all the Radio and TV spots and promoting Sammy's world tour. To see all the performance photos, scroll down to the next photo and hit the hotlink. - Newton, NC 01-27-12
Sammy Cortino performs his "Dare to Dream" Magic Show in downtown Newton, NC. It was standing room only and the crowd hung on his every move. See ALL the photos, click here- Newton, NC 01-27-12
sbtdc Presents: "Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur, Hickory, NC - 01-17-12
SBTDC Keynote Speaker, Shane Cooper, Founder, President & Chief Sockologist, of DeFeet International, makes a point about becoming an investor ready entrepreneur. The day long seminar was held at the North Carolina Center for Engineering Technologies training center in Hickory, NC. And hosted by William L. Parrish, Jr. Director, Small Business Technology Development Center/Appalachian State University. See ALL the photos, click here- Hickory, NC 01-17-12
Chamber "Ribbon Cutting" at Badcock Furniture's new location, Hickory, NC - 01-12-12
Badcock Furniture's General Manager, Amy Bailey cuts ribbon with the help of Hickory, NC, Mayor Rudy Wright as they are surrounded by store employees and corporate bigwigs who flew up from the home office in Mulberry, FL to help celebrate Hickory's first Badcock Furniture in the 300 store chain. - Hickory, NC 01-12-12
Hickory Kiwanis Club receives donation for "Zahra's Playground" from Badcock Furniture's new location, Hickory, NC - 01-12-12
On the grand opening of the new Badcock Furniture Store location in Hickory, NC. The firm donated a check for $1000 to the Kiwanis Playground Fund for Zahra. From left to right: Steve Erin of the Kiwanis Club; Bill Hugh, Badcock Furniture; Store Manager, Amy Bailey & Mike Price, Chief Operating Officer of the 300 store W. S. Badcock Furniture Chain - See ALL the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 01-12-12
2012 Regional Entrepreneur Summit, Hickory, NC - 01-11-12
Making a point, Keynote speaker Ted Abernathy, Executive Director, Southern Growth Policies Board. The 2012 Regional Entrepreneur Summit, "Building Entrepreneurial Communities", convened leaders and stakeholders from throughout the Metro area who can impact the vitality of our entrepreneurial climate. The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce and North Carolina Partners in Innovation presented the well attended, breakfast event. Guest speakers included: Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President Catawba Valley Community College; Dr. Jane Everson, Chairman, NC Partners in Innovation; William Parrish, Regional Director, North Carolina Small Business & Technology Development Center/ASU. - See ALL the photos, click here - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hickory, NC 01-11-12
Chamber's First ,"First Fridays Morning Brew" at Sam's Club, Hickory, NC - 01-06-12
The Chamber's "First Friday Morning Brew" was held at Sam's Club on Hwy 70, SE, in Hickory. It establishes the importance in "Netgiving", as opposed to "Networking." You will cultivate more meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships by engaging in conversations centered on "How Can I help You?", versus, "Here's how you can help me". The well attended event was a great success. - See ALL the photos, click here - Hickory, NC 01-06-12
