Directors listed six priority areas, including Hickory Regional Airport funding, energy, school construction, a state park, child care, and workforce housing.
The Chamber of Catawba County Board of Directors adopted a 2026 Legislative Agenda on March 3, 2026, to guide local, state, and federal advocacy. Priority areas named include transportation and infrastructure, reliable and affordable energy, education and workforce alignment, state park development, child care access, and income-aligned housing.
Source: Based on a Chamber of Catawba County announcement dated March 3, 2026. Full item on the Chamber site: https://catawbachamber.org/2026/03/2026-legislative-agenda-adopted/
