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19340
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Catawba County has an ideal balance between industry and agriculture. Major towns in the county are Hickory, Newton, Conover, Maiden, and Catawba. Each of the towns is industrial in nature, and each is surrounded by rich farming regions. Agriculturally, the county has grown to be one of diversified crops and has become a pioneer in the dairy industry, especially in the Jersey division.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 37, Feb 1944, p16-28, il
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24151
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Catawba County, with its rich range of assets, presents great opportunities for the 21st century by facilitating companies, bringing in competition, and providing jobs to locals.
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24362
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Catawba County’s traditional industries include textiles, furniture, and hosiery. In recent years, the county is also moving into the high-technology industry.
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24649
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The author provides a brief history of Catawba County and how it has developed over the years, beginning as a mill town and turning into an area where over 300 industries are thriving.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 23, April 1959, p10-12, 27, il
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24650
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An overview of some of Catawba County’s towns is provided, including Hickory, Newton-Conover, Maiden, and Claremont.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 23, April 1959, p21-23, il
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24796
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Catawba County has long relied on manufacturing industries for its economy. Today, the county has turned to technology for its primary economic development, including the increase in data center properties. The county is home to an Apple data center and one of the world’s largest fiber-optic cable manufacturers, CommScope Inc.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 2, February 2016, p78, 80, 82-88, il, por, map Periodical Website
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27530
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The flea market at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds in Newton, North Carolina offers an international variety of produce and street food. The diversity is largely due to the region’s roots in manufacturing, and immigrant groups, such as the Hmong and Mayans, who brought their farming traditions with them.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 9, February 2017, p102-108, il, por Periodical Website
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30949
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Hickory, North Carolina can look back at its industrial history with pride thanks to the active work of the Chamber of Commerce. Catawba County, home of Hickory, ranks third in the state for new industries, and this growth dates back to the 1920s when the Chamber of Commerce began promoting the cultural, commercial, and industrial assets of the region.
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