Future of Catawba County Summit 9-18-2024

Join us at the 2024 Future of Catawba County Summit, Presented by Truist, on September 18, 2024 at the newly renovated Hickory Metro Convention Center. This half-day summit will convene top business and community leaders to discuss the key issues and opportunities shaping Catawba County's future. 

This year's event will focus on the economy, education, and talent supply and infrastructure - crucial areas impacting our region's economic growth.

Featured Topics:

• Hear from the leader of North Carolina’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization about pro-business public policies and key economic competitiveness issues facing our state.  
  • ​ Presented by Gary Salamido, President and CEO, NC Chamber
• Gain expert insights from a leading economist on micro and macro-economic trends and their implications for business.    
  • Presented by Jeff Messner, Managing Director, Head of Financial Risk Management, Truist Securities|
• Explore the critical relationship between the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, energy generation, and economic development in our region.
  • ​Presented by Jeff Lineberger, General Manager of Water Strategy, Hydro Licensing and Lake Services, Duke Energy
• Discover the exciting developments within Hickory’s Innovation District and future plans for the Hickory Regional Airport.
  • ​Presented by Scott Millar, President, Catawba County Economic Development Corporation, & Warren Wood, City Manager, City of Hickory

Engage with the most influential leaders in this region and make plans to take part in this forward-thinking event to help shape the future of Catawba County.

Agenda: 
11:00 am            Registration, Meet our Exhibitors & Lunch Buffet 
12:00-4:00 pm    Summit General Session  
 
August 19-September 3
General Registration - Chamber Partners & General Public 
$105 Chamber Partner 
$865 Chamber Partner Reserved Table for 8 attendees 
$130 General Public

September 3 - Registration deadline or when event reaches capacity, whichever comes first 
September 6 - Cancellation and refund deadline 
September 11 - Substitution deadline 

Sponsor Appreciation*:
Presenting Sponsor: Truist 
Premier Sponsors: Appalachian State University, Catawba Valley Community College, Catawba Valley Health System, Duke Energy, Peoples Bank, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Inc., Piedmont Natural Gas, Sutter Street Manufacturing-a division of Williams Sonoma, Wells Fargo Bank NA. 
Lunch Sponsor: Liberated Leaders
Break Sponsor: Business Data Solutions, Inc.
Wi-Fi Sponsor: Integrity Roofing LLC
Networking Lobby Sponsor: St. Stephens Lutheran Church and School
Stage Sponsors: MBA Roofing, UNC Health Caldwell
Community Builder Sponsors: Comcast Business, D.R. Horton, Redwood Hickory
Supporting Sponsors: Jay Brown, Realtors, Midway Carpet Distributors, Inc., NOVA Credit Union, Meritage Homes, Spangler Restoration
Contributing Sponsors: Catapult Employers Association, Conwareco Logistics, Greater Hickory Tennis Association, Green Park Dentistry, Hickory Young Professionals, Manpower, Inc., Skyline National Bank

*Sponsorship opportunities are a privilege of membership in The Chamber of Catawba County.