The city’s Aug. 12 notice cites about 900,000 square feet of new manufacturing and research space, hundreds of jobs, and a mid-September groundbreaking.
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A $957,612 Commerce CDBG award also previously bought Ashure a walk-in cooler and freezer and funded other Newton nonprofit and Wi-Fi work.
Business Development Director Dave Leonetti gave the award to President and CEO Mark S. Jones at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting, citing more than 80 years in Hickory.
Bills print about 90 days ahead, so pre-October renewals still show the old city vehicle tax even after the July 1 cut.
Professional Engineers of North Carolina gave the statewide honor at its June conference; City Council recognized Kone on July 21.
Blackburn Landfill no longer takes bamboo; residents may rent the town box truck for $75 a load, and mixed piles will be left.
The 4-mile loop course is about 70% trail, with more than 17,950 feet of elevation gain; $125 registration includes a hoodie and a finisher’s award.
Early registration is $30 through Aug. 3, then $35; a headlamp or flashlight is required on the mixed paved and off-road course.
Thursday sessions run 1:30–5 p.m.; the city capped the class at 30 seats, with registration closing Aug. 28.
The Memmingen firm said June 30 it will invest more than $20 million and create up to 80 jobs by the end of 2030 in an initial 80,000-square-foot hall on Lot 5.