The official ribbon has been cut to celebrate the Hickory Metro Convention Center Expansion and Renovation HICKORY, NC—On November 25, a bright yellow ribbon was cut at the Hickory Metro Convention…
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The renovation and addition project at the Hickory Metro Convention Center is about 95 percent complete. As of October 4, there are still a few items left to complete, which we are excited to update…
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The August heat came in full speed, but the outdoor and indoor work never stopped at the Hickory Metro Convention Center during this long summer month. Work by the Convention Center Main Entrance…
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County spending Increases by 5.1 percent to $348.22 million HICKORY, N.C. — Domestic and international visitors to and within Catawba County spent $348.22 million in 2023, an increase of 5.1 percent…
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Most of July was hot and humid, with temperatures in the 90s and drought-like conditions. However, the second half of the month brought lots of rain, which was much needed but stalled any outside…
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It’s official, the first meeting took place in part of the renovated Catawba meeting rooms at the Hickory Metro Convention Center on July 17, 2024. About 100 local officials and business leaders…
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June was an extremely busy month, and most renovations and the addition are complete inside the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Hickory Construction Company has kept the crews busy with everything…
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The Hickory Metro Convention Center's main roadway entrance has a new name honoring a local couple that has pioneered the way for Hickory, Catawba County, and the Metro's hospitality and tourism…
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Work at the Convention Center has been expedited throughout the month of May. At this stage of construction, there are changes daily that are easily recognized. Hickory Construction Company continues…
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It has officially been one year since the Groundbreaking Ceremony, and we are ecstatic to share the latest updates from April. A year ago, we shared the exciting news about undertaking a $14.1 million…
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