Jun 30, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardCity Council of the City of Hickory, Catawba County Board of Commissioners, and Trivium Corporate Center, Inc. Board of Directors Special Joint Meeting
The board members conducted a special joint meeting to review the economic development agreement for Project Goat, involving the location of Goldhofer Inc. at the Trivium Corporate Center. Key discussions focused on the incentive structure, including the sale of Lot 5, the projected investment of $22.5 million, the creation of at least 80 new full-time jobs, and the company's commitment to the community. A public hearing was held where residents raised concerns regarding government transparency and project details. Following the public comment period and board deliberations, the respective boards unanimously approved the economic development agreements and related resolutions to proceed with the project.