July 2026 HYP Newsletter

Welcome New Members

If you are a new member of Hickory Young Professionals, or even if you just want to share some thoughts or ideas, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and let us know how we can best serve you. We try our best to serve the local young professionals of this region, and we can't make that happen without YOU!

If you are interested in becoming more involved in the planning of what goes on within HYP, please reach out to Kaitlin Sigmon at [email protected].

HYP Member Spotlight!

Nick Church is a Wealth Strategist with Spinnaker Financial and a proud Hickory, North Carolina native. Married to his wife, Alli, Nick is deeply invested in the community he calls home and is passionate about helping individuals and business owners build a stronger financial future.

Nick specializes in helping clients keep more of what they earn, so they can earn more on what they keep. Through thoughtful tax strategies and personalized financial planning, he works to help his clients make informed decisions and maximize the wealth they’ve worked hard to build.

For Nick, financial planning is more than numbers—it’s about serving people, strengthening the community, and helping families and businesses pursue their goals with confidence.

Check back next month when we spotlight our next Leadership Council member!

Calendar of Events

Make sure to check out our website calendar, Facebook posts, and Instagram stories for all upcoming events! Our August event is a Night at the Crawdads on August 20th! Come out and join us for some baseball and casual networking. All HYP members are free, and guest tickets are just $5.00. Everyone who registers will receive $10 in Crawdads cash for the concession stands!

Link to HYP website calendar: https://hickoryhyp.com/calendar.php

Other Networking Events in Hickory

Are you looking for other ways to broaden both your personal and professional network? Check out the Catawba County Social Club! This group meets once a month at a local venue, and there's no cost to attend. Do you own a business in the area? Why not use this as an opportunity to gain more clients, customers, and friends? Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

The Chamber of Catawba County is always hosting events and networking opportunities that may help you grow both professionally and economically. Check them out here: https://catawbachamber.org/make-connections/

Do you have or are trying to start your own business? The entrepreneurial energy in Catawba County is at its peak, with a robust network of resources supporting business development. Whether you’re a startup or an established business, regardless of size, years in operation, or specific training needs, there are resources to assist you in on your journey. Check out Chamber backed events and information here: https://catawbachamber.org/entrepreneur-resources/

HYP News

All nominees will be notified by August 4th, and all applications will be due by August 31st. Thank you to everyone who has made nominations! We can't wait to see which 10 applicants will be awarded this October! Keep an eye out for more details about registration for the awards ceremony.

We are still looking for sponsors to help with this event! If interested, please email us at [email protected].