The City of Hickory is committed to the growth and diversification of its economy. The City, its surrounding counties and municipalities have several programs that encourage new and expanding businesses and industries that generate job creation and investment. For further information about the City of Hickory, please contact Todd Hefner, Economic Development Manager.

 

 

 

Click Here for Information about the Fire Hydrant Grant Program
 

File: ED Application for Incentives
File: Incentives

 

For information on assistance available in the surrounding counties and state, please contact the individuals and agencies below. 

Scott Millar, President, Catawba County Economic Development Corporation http://www.catawbaedc.org/
Wayne Harris, Director, Burke County Economic Development Corportation http://www.burkeedc.org/
Alan Wood, Director, Caldwell County Economic Development Corporation
David Icenhour, Director, Alexander County Economic Development Corporation http://www.alexanderedc.org/
Ron Leitch, North Carolina Department of Commerce http://www.nccommerce.com/en/BusinessServices/