Hickory Downtown Development Association

PO Box 9086
Hickory, NC 28603
Contact: J. R. Steigerwald, Executive Director
Phone: 828-322-3125 Fax: 828-322-2440
Email: hickorydevelopment@earthlink.net
Home Page: www.downtownhickory.com

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Customer Profile:

Downtown businesses, numbering approximately 200, including 36 retailers and 8 restaurants. 85 of these businesses are members of the association. Owners of businesses considering locating downtown are also part of the customer base.

Primary Services:

To project and promote a positive image of downtown Hickory. Services include an association newsletter, public relations activities, co-op advertising, locating and promoting available space for potential new businesses, operating and promoting operating 2 annual downtown festivals and working closely with the city council and city departments on a variety of issues.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Funding source(s): The Association’s main source of funding is the Oktoberfest and Hickory Hops along with Hickory Alive. Membership dues comprise the balance of the sources of funds. City provides staff person as executive director.

Other parties to which organization may be accountable: The City of Hickory and the Arts Council

Organization’s objectives for serving the business community:

To promote downtown Hickory

The method(s) that objectives are measured:

Budget, monthly financial statements

OTHER KEY CONTACTS

Tracy Nestor, President of Board
Carole Tuttle, Vice-President
Tim Kerley, Secretary-Treasurer
Sally Fox, Chair of Tenant Recruitment
Gloria Farr, Chair of Design Committee
William Pleasant, Chair of Organization