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Catawba County Economic Development Corporation

PO Box 3388  
Hickory, NC  28603-3388  
Contact:  Scott Millar, President
Phone:  828-267-1564   Fax:  828-267-1884
Email:  smillar@catawbacountync.gov  
Home Page:  www.catawbaedc.org

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Customer Profile:

Primarily manufacturing and non-manufacturing-related companies seeking expansion-related or relocation-related information or data.

Primary Services:

Assisting those companies in their decision-making regarding expansion or relocation as well as communication with local governmental units.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Funding source(s): Nine local governmental units; all cities, and the county.

Other parties to which organization may be accountable: Elected officials.

Organization’s objectives for serving the business community:

Recruiting industry compatible to Catawba County resources and providing services to those already here.

The method(s) that objectives are measured:

Yearly goals established by EDC Board with input by the local governmental units and business community.

OTHER KEY CONTACTS

Bebe Leitch, Director of Existing Industry Services
Julie Pruett, Director of Non-Manufacturing Recruitment
Tim Bolick, Administration/Marketing
Vivian Gilliam, Office Administration

 
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