Greetings!


Welcome to the Industry Pulse e-newsletter, your go to source for valuable insights and opportunities tailored specifically for businesses in Catawba County.


In this edition, we're highlighting several upcoming events and resources designed to support and strengthen North Carolina's manufacturing community.


We are also sharing important contact information from the Catawba County Public Health Department to help keep your workplace informed and prepared.



Sincerely,

kpropst@catawbacountync.gov (O) 828-267-1564 (M) 828-244-1911

2026 North Carolina Manufacturing Conference

Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC

April 14-15, 2026

$175 (before March 27)


The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, offers opportunities to meet vendors, network with industry peers and learn more about resources and processes to grow your business.


Various topics to enhance efficiency, productivity and

competitiveness will include:



  • Workforce Strategies
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Exporting
  • Employee Retention
  • Business Resilience
  • Maximizing Partnerships

Doosan Bobcat Networking Event and Facility Tour

Sponsored by NC State Industry Expansion Solutions

March 11 from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Free to attend but must register


NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions connects businesses with the resources and programs needed to drive efficiency, quality, and growth. As an extension of this support, they are sponsoring the upcoming Doosan Bobcat Networking event to bring manufacturers together for connection and engagement.


We encourage manufacturers and industry partners to consider attending this upcoming event hosted at Doosan Bobcat in Statesville, NC. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights into operational best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions around advancing manufacturing performance.


The facility tour and presentation will highlight recent innovations within the MT Series production line at Doosan Bobcat's Statesville facility.


Registration will close when it reaches max capacity of 30 or on March 2, 2026

*due to space limitations, only one person per company may attend

Staying Informed. Staying Prepared.


To help keep our manufacturing community informed, we are providing current information for the Catawba County Public Health Department as a resource for updates and guidance.