54th Annual Meeting & Reception 2-24-26

54th Annual Meeting & Reception
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm
Location: Hickory Metro Convention Center
 
3:00-3:30 pm Registration  
3:30-4:00 pm 54th Annual Meeting 
4:00-5:30 pm Reception & Social 

Leaders from across the county will gather for this flagship event as we highlight the notable impacts of 2025 and look ahead to the vision and continued regional influence of The Chamber of Catawba County. 

Following a brief program, enjoy the region’s most premier professional networking reception - an unparalleled opportunity to connect with influential business and community leaders, strengthen existing partnerships, and forge new ones as we celebrate our collective achievements.
 
This event brings together individuals who are actively shaping the future of our community, and we invite you to be part of it.
 
Registration includes one (1) drink ticket and will follow the schedule below (based on availability). 

Partner Priority Registration: January 20-30
$85 Chamber Partners 

General Registration: February 2-13
$105 Chamber Partners
$130 General Public

Late Registration: February 14-24
$130 Chamber Partners 
$150 General Public 

Registration and cancellation deadline: February 13
Substitution deadline: February 17

Sponsorships* are available and are reserved on a first come basis. For more information, contact Nathan Cooley, Partner Recruitment & Sponsorship Manager.

Sponsor Appreciation*: 
Community Patron: First Citizens Bank 
Community Promoters: Dive Bar Hickory, Home Instead, MBA Roofing, Skyline National Bank, St. Stephens Lutheran Church & School, University Christian High School 

*Sponsorship is a privilege of partnership with The Chamber of Catawba County.