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CALDWELL COUNTY — The Foundation
of Caldwell Community College
and Technical Institute held its Annual
Fund Campaign kickoff luncheon on
Tuesday, March 5 at the J.E. Broyhill
Civic Center in Lenoir, according to a
press release from the CCC&TI.
Featuring community leaders, campaign
volunteers, and college faculty
and administrators, the event starts
fundraising efforts for the Foundation’s
Annual Fund Campaign. Deborah
Murray, Vice-Chair of the Foundation’s
Board of Directors, offered opening
remarks and welcomed the crowd of
supporters. Murray also announced
the goal for this year’s campaign as
$460,000, a nod to the college’s 60th
Anniversary year and the highest to
date for the Annual Fund Drive, according
to the press release.
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Caldwell County would like to recognize our county's manufacturers during Manufacturing Week, Oct 2nd-Oct 6th, 2026. Below is a list of local events in support of our manufacturing industry.
Golf Tournament - Country Club - Tuesday, Oct 3rd - 8am to 4pm
Business Luncheon - Restaurant - Wednesday, Oct 4th - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Facility Tours for HS Students - Thursday, Oct 5th - 8am to 4pm
Powered by an economy that has hit its stride and turbocharged by a track record of innovation, Caldwell County is the best of NC.
Caldwell County is building on its historic manufacturing legacy while embracing the industries of tomorrow. With affordability, a strategic location, and a skilled workforce, the county is a prime destination for business growth and investment.
Record numbers of new businesses and industries have registered in Caldwell: 250-500 each year since 2018. The CCC&TI Business Center is ready to assist.
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CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.
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