To celebrate the grand opening of the first completed segment of the Hickory Trail, the City of Hickory held a ribbon cutting
for the City Walk and the dedication of the pedestrian bridge across N.C. Highway 127. Following the 'Ribbon Cutting" the City will “Light It Up for Rudy” .
This marks the first time the City Walk pedestrian bridge was illuminated and officially named and dedicated as the Rudy Wright Bridge, in honor of late
Hickory mayor Glenn Rudolph “Rudy” Wright, Jr. Wright served the City of Hickory as mayor for 16 years and was instrumental in the City’s bond program.
This is the centerpiece for the City Walk and a one-of-a-kind wooden structure crafted specifically for Hickory. "We hope that the bridge becomes a
recognizable landmark for the City of Hickory and an enduring reminder of Rudy’s leadership and dedication to the Hickory community,” said Hickory Mayor, Hank Guess.
The City Walk is the first of five segments of the Hickory Trail, a 10-mile multiuse path that is designed to improve quality of life and
drive economic development by connecting destinations across the city, including Lenoir-Rhyne University, historic Ridgeview community, downtown,
OLLE Arts District (Old Lenoir Road), Lake Hickory, L.P. Frans Stadium, and Hickory Regional Airport.
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Welcome to the special program where we celebrate our entry into the United Church of Christ and cut the ribbon
on the full renovation of our fellowship hall in the Lowe’s 100 Hometowns program. To God be the glory!
Rev. Longcrier is the founder of Exodus Missionary Outreach Church in Hickory, NC which is admired for its innovative approach for reaching minority populations.
He is also the founder and executive director of Exodus Homes, a faith-based United Way organization dedicated to providing transitional
to permanent supportive housing for people returning to the community from treatment centers and prison.
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The City of Hickory hosted it's annual holiday season kick-off event, the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting.
Lowes Foods has been the sponsor of this festive event since the first year. A special procession of the Fallen Heroes ministry to honor fallen soldiers
from North Carolina was held preceding the parade start. Reverend Reggie Longcrier, longtime Chaplain of Catawba Correctional Center, has been selected
as the Grand Marshal of the parade and will lead the floats, vehicles, and participants through downtown. Rev. Longcrier is the founder of
Exodus Missionary Outreach Church in Hickory, which is admired for its innovative approach for reaching minority populations. He is also the founder and
executive director of Exodus Homes, a faith-based United Way organization dedicated to providing transitional to permanent supportive housing
for people returning to the community from treatment centers and prison.
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Campbell Design is a commercial architecture and interior design firm
located at 29 S College Avenue in Newton. Since 1998, we have specialized in providing services in the design/build
approach to commercial development. Projects of note include the Manufacturing Solutions Center Phases I and II,
CVCC Cosmetology School, Progressive Furniture and University Christian High School.
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Services offered at Foothills Acupuncture & Wellness are Acupuncture,
Biofeedback, and Clearlight Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna!
Now now booking complementary “Gateway to Acupuncture” “Stress Buster” mini sessions
for businesses and their employees at their location. Foothills Acupuncture & Wellness
is owned and operated by Julie Moose. Located at 419 2nd St NW, Suite C in Hickory, NC. Call: 828 855-3311
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All Hearts Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital. Dr. Jenna Moe will treat any animal that can walk or
be carried through the front door. From goats and dogs, to parrots and everything in between, we love and treat ALL HEARTS.
We are excited to provide love and care to all the creatures in the greater Hickory Area.
All Hearts Animal Hospital , 1205 Old Lenoir Road, Hickory NC, 28601. Call 828-855-3357.
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Just a little chilly, but that didn't stop The Chamber of Catawba County, NC Shareholder's from braving the weather
and grabbing a cup of the stuff, while standing under giant heaters. You didn't notice it was 35 degrees at all! This was the "LAST CALL" for
Net-Giving for 2021! And a great opportunity to attend First Friday Morning Brew at LP Frans Stadium, the home of Hickory Crawdads Baseball Team.
Featured Business Sponsor was Oz's Jewelers! Our First Friday Morning Brew event offers "netgiving" opportunities for our Shareholders and Investors
to build strong, diverse professional relationships that last and contribute to the bottom line of their business by sharing their knowledge, valuable tips
and strategies with each other. At this event, you will be asking the question, "What can I do for you?"
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Caring Cremations embraces innovation with traditional values, honoring the life of each person we serve.
100% locally family owned, we represent your ideal combination of price, quality, and value. Times change and so do thoughts and
wishes regarding funerals, burials, cremation and ceremonies. Caring Cremations is a bit different from a traditional funeral home. We offer cremations and
many funeral or memorial options to celebrate the life of your loved one, and also for your "furry friends"...Pet Cremations.
Separate human and pet crematories are on-site ensuring your loved one or your pet, once in our care, never leaves our care. Our Cremation Center
is designed with unique family suites for family gatherings large or small, to give you the opportunity to say good-bye to your loved one.
Caring Cremations is located at 609 Highland Ave SE in Hickory. Contact: Ben Jenkins, Manager, 828.855.3350
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Three proud Fathers escort their daughters on the Gridiron! It's a "Homecoming" Game & Celebration with crowning of the
2021 Homecoming Queen and her Court at Bandy's High School in Catawba, NC - 10-15-21
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The Adrian L. Shuford, Jr. YMCA of Catawba Valley,
O. Leonard Moretz Foundation, Early Learning Center celebrates the completion of Phase I of the
"Building Strong Communities" Initiative at their Conover location.
The Adrian L. Shuforfd, Jr. YMCA is located at: 1104 Conover Blvd. East, Conover, NC 28613
Phone: 828 464-6130 - www.ymcacv.org
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Phoenix Physical Training is a veteran-owned fitness studio offering traditional personal training, boot camp classes
and general membership. Discounted memberships are offered to students, teachers, military, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and local government.
The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Phoenix Physical Training is located at 1220 Commerce St SW Ste F in Conover. Contact: Jesse Alden - 828.994.4401
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October's host and business sponsor is The Heritage Barn, located at 2575 Emmanuel Church Rd, Conover.
Our First Friday Morning Brew event offers NETGIVING opportunities for our Shareholders and Investors to build strong, diverse professional relationships
that last and contribute to the bottom line of their business by sharing their knowledge, valuable tips and strategies with each other. At this event,
you will be asking the question, "What can I do for you?" New Shareholders or Investors , who joined in the last six months, are provided the opportunity
to introduce themselves and showcase their organization & business during the program.
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Sabrina P. Cook, CPA, PLLC is an accounting firm serving western North Carolina and beyond.
Services offered include tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, QuickBooks training
and CFO-for-Hire. Most of the clients are small business owners and new entrepreneurs.
Sabrina P. Cook, CPA, PLLC is located at 118 3rd Ave NW in Hickory.
She can be reached by calling 828-324-1661.
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It's the Chamber's 32nd Annual Golf Classic, Presented by Avient Fiber-Line. Our mission is to create
and promote an environment for trade and commerce through strategic partnerships and advocacy to enhance the economic
growth for the Catawba County business community. The 32nd Annual Golf Classic, while allowing business professionals to see and be seen,
will do just that in an informal atmosphere.
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The City of Claremont, NC. & Cargo Transporters held an
"America Rolls Strong Parade!" to honor the 20th. Anniversary of 9/11 and National Truck Driver's Appreciation Week.
Pick you're favorite truck!
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The Catawba County, NC. "Reagan Day Picnic" was held today.
This well deserved event honors law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS, and first responders. These brave men and
women risk their lives everyday and should be acknowledged. We have food trucks, family activities, vendors, music and fellowship.
Conover, NC - 09-11-21 See More Photos, click here

A Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony was held in City of Conover, NC and City of Hickory, NC.
The City of Hickory and the community remembered the events of 9/11 at a Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony during
Hickory Museum of Art’s Autolawn event on Saturday, September 11th. This time of remembrance will be led by Hal Row of WHKY,
Dr. Rev. Anthony Freeman of Clinton Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, and Hickory Mayor Hank Guess.
The Colors were presented by the Joint Color Guard of the Hickory Fire Department and Hickory Police Department.
Hickory Elks Lodge 1654 will distribute American stick flags. See More Photos, click here

The Reserves Network works with over 1,000 active customers in a multitude of industries, including
in the office, industrial, professional and technical markets. We place nearly 20,000 employees annually from more than 40 operating locations.
The Reserves Network's goal is to fully identify our client's needs and provide exceptional customized staffing, recruiting, training, and human
resource support services. Through flexibility and adaptability, our commitment is to offer "Total Staffing Solutions". The Reserves Network is
located at 820 Conover Blvd W-Ste B in Conover, NC. Call Cory Bartlett, Branch Manager 828-413-8008 Email: cbartlett@trnstaffing.com
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The Chamber's "First Friday Morning Brew" event offers NETGIVING opportunities for our Shareholders and
Investors to build strong, diverse professional relationships that last and contribute to the
bottom line of their business by sharing their knowledge, valuable tips and strategies with each other.
At this event, you will be asking the question, "What can I do for you?"
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New Beginnings Hickory is a safe, substance free, sober living facility for men. A structured program provides
the residents a place to engage, recover fully and access the vibrant recovery community in Hickory.
"We provide accountability, promote hope, develop personal responsibility, and cultivate independence
for men to recover from alcohol and drug abuse", stated Jess Lamphere, Executive Director.
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Disability Dream & Do (D3) Sports Events for children and young adults with professional teams.
Our Mission: We don't just dream about success we demonstrate that success is obtainable for all!
Disability Dream & Do (D3) is a pro style practice with professional players at stadiums across the country.
D3 participants have an opportunity to hit, throw, catch and run the bases with instruction from the best regardless of anyone's limitations.
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The Chamber of Catawba County announces the 2021-22 Leadership Catawba cohort. Leadership Catawba, the longest running
program at the Chamber of Catawba County, has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents with information about the social,
economic, and political dynamics of our community. Over the next 8 months, participants will be immersed in community issues
and challenges that our organization positions ourselves to directly address in the areas of Reinventing Community, Telling our Story, Serving our
Community, Building for Jobs, Work Force Connectivity, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The program will challenge each
of these participants to be an effective and influential leader within our great community
through personal commitment and involvement. See More Photos, click here

Our First Friday Morning Brew event offers NETGIVING opportunities for our Shareholders and Investors
to build strong, diverse professional relationships that last and contribute to the bottom line of their business by sharing their knowledge,
valuable tips and strategies with each other.
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Hizz Honor, City of Hickory Mayor, Hank Guess helps get the festivities underway. Principal, Christiana Lovelace, AAMS, said at the Grand Opening today: "The support has been absolutely amazing!
The sincere interest from many people in our community is overwhelming! Thank you to everyone who has trusted us
to help them reach their goals - you are the reason we're here."
Learn more about Diamond Pointe Financial, goto: www.diamondpointefinancial.com or Call: 828 800-9383
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Just a little damp tonight, but the Crawdad's are on a winning streak!
They're back at home to thrill the local fans. And Leadership Catawba Alumni
& new 2021-22 candidates were in attendance too. See More Photos, click here

While the location is new, Edward Jones has been helping individual investors reach their long-term financial
goals for more than 80 years. The friendly folks at Edward Jones/Matthew Cook, in Newton, NC. look forward to
continuing the tradition of providing face-to-face personalized service at their new location.
They are located at: 16 South College Avenue, Newton, NC 28658 - Contact: Cierra Pritchard - 828.464.1688
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Sherrills Ford Pediatric Dentistry opened their door in January 2021.
They specialize in working with children who may have a fear of the dentist or have special needs.
Their team is highly trained to create a positive, informative and fun dental experience.
They see children as early as first tooth or first birthday. They look forward to serving your child's smile soon!
Sherrills Ford Pediatric Dentistry, 7856 Village Center North, Suite 200, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Contact: Natalie Burns - 704.223.5453 Email: crc@ncpediatricdentistry.com
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Memorial Day in Hickory, NC wouldn't be complete without the 13th. Annual,
"Swingin' Under the Stars" Concert. As well at the 9th. Annual Hickory Music Factory "Tribute Concert"
Featuring the Hickory Jazz Orchestra. WHKY-AM/FM Morning Air Personality, Hal Rowe, hosted the event.
Downtown on the Square, Hickory, NC - 05-30-21
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The Hickory Foundation YMCA held a "Free Community Day" at their Conover location.
Plenty of action for everyone. Everything from a Balloon Artist, to food trucks. Check it out!
The Adrian L. Shuforfd, Jr. YMCA is located at: 1104 Conover Blvd. East, Conover, NC 28613
Phone: 828 464-6130 - www.ymcacv.org
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Berkshire Hathaway Hickory Metro Real Estate has a storied history in North Carolina,
having thrived there since its founding in 1976. The company joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
global brokerage franchise network in 2014. Laura Bowman-Messick purchased the Berkshire Hathaway Hickory Metro Real Estate franchise
in August 2020 and now under the leadership of owner and veteran real estate broker, Laura Bowman-Messick, the company continues to bring
more knowledge and local expertise to the home buying process and provide stellar marketing and expert negotiation when it comes to selling.
Visit www.bhhshickory.com.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hickory Metro Real Estate is located at
375 Main Ave NE in Hickory. (Located in The Hickory Hub)
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Since 1974, Leadership Catawba has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents
with information about the social, economic and political dynamics of our community.
Over the 8-month duration, participants are immersed in community issues and challenges that we
position ourselves to directly address in the areas of Reinventing Community, Telling our Story, Serving our Community,
Building for Jobs, Workforce Connectivity and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
The program challenges each participant not only to be an effective and influential leader within their
own organization, but to lead within our greater community through personal commitment and involvement.
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The Hickory Foundation YMCA held a "Free Community Day" at their downtown location.
Plenty of action for everyone. Everything from a Balloon Artist, to food trucks.
Check it out! - Location: 701 1st. Street, NW, Hickory, NC 28601.
828 324-9622 - www.ymcacv.org
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The Chamber held a "Ribbon Cutting" at Studio 127 Salon
in Hickory. It's located at: 2015 Frye Avenue, Hickory, NC 28602.
Contact Donna Price at: 252 717-6530
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The Chamber held a "Ribbon Cutting" and owner Dani Miguel demonstrated
a workout for attendees including Hickory Mayor, Hank Guess.
Jazzercise of Hickory is located at: 1768 North Center Street, Hickory NC 28602.
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LEE Industries Medical Clinic is a state-of-the art health center
for the exclusive use of its associates and their immediate families.
The health center is a 2,300 square foot facility located between Lee Industries
multiple manufacturing facilities in the Newton-Conover area. It will be staffed
by three healthcare professionals including a medical assistant,
patient advocate and nurse practitioner with the oversight of a licensed physician.
LEE Industries Medical Clinic is located at: 1220 Commerce Street, SW, Suite-J, Conover, NC 28613
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Fashion Scentsation Boutique offers unique, different and fun accessories, such as
handbags, jewelry, designer perfume, oils and much more. Owner Patricia Wilson invites you
to her celebration and to come "Find Your Different". Wilson is excited to share with the community
her dream of owning her own boutique, which has now come to fruition.
Most of all, she looks forward to giving back to her community. Fashion Scentsation is
open Tuesday thru Friday from 12:00 Noon to 7:30 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm.
Fashion Scentsation is loacated at: 527 Hwy 70 SW Hickory, NC 28602 See More Photos, click here

Today, 2021 Board Chair Dedra Flournoy, and our Chamber team, had the privilege of hosting
2020 Board Chair, Philip Moore, and his wife, Beni G. Moore, for a socially-distanced lunch
to honor his leadership and service to our Chamber during arguably one of the most challenging years
our organization and greater community has seen. Thank You! Philip Moore. For your dedicated commitment,
wisdom and attentive support during 2019 through 2020. We are grateful to work alongside of you
on behalf of business in Catawba County. Congratulations Philip! See More Photos, click here