10/22/2026
πΊπΈ JAY STANDS FOR JOBS! πΊπΈ
π 224 NEW JOBS AND NEARLY $150 MILLION IN INVESTMENT COMING TO CATAWBA COUNTY!
Great news for Hickory and Catawba County! US Conec has announced a $149.7 million expansion, bringing 224 new jobs and a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to our community.
North Carolina Representative Jay Adams welcomed today's announcement:
βWe welcome these new jobs and investment to Hickory. We appreciate the diligent work of the state and local officials as well as the economic development professionals that helped the company make this decision.β
This announcement highlights the importance of economic development, manufacturing, and job opportunities right here in Catawba County.
πΊπΈ JAY STANDS FOR JOBS!
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Read the full announcement:
https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/22/governor-stein-announces-149-million-expansion-us-conec