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City of Hickory, Planning and Development

76 North Center Street  
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC  28603    
Contact:  M. Todd Hefner, Community Development Director
Phone:  828-323-7482   Fax:  828-323-7476
Email:  thefner@ci.hickory.nc.us
Home Page:  www.hickorygov.com

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Customer Profile:

City of Hickory provides a wide range of municipal services with high commitment to service.

Primary Services:

Facilitate existing and new businesses by providing appropriate contact information.

Other Services:

City also provides water and sewer service; building and fire inspections.  City requires a business privilege license.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

Funding source(s): City government (property taxes, retail sales taxes, state reimbursements).

Other parties to which organization may be accountable:

                Citizens of Hickory.

Organization’s objectives for serving the business community:

It is the policy of the City of Hickory to provide quality services through partnerships with our community, best use of available resources, coworkers committed to customer service, continual improvement, and the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Measured objectives:

Property tax revenues generated; jobs created; businesses assisted.

 

OTHER KEY CONTACTS

Kevin Greer, Utilities, 323-7500
Adrian Miller, Zoning & Planning, 323-7422
Hickory Public Library, Business information reference section, 304-0500, x 231

 
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