The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has recognized Pester USA Inc. in Huntersville for outstanding continuous support of education and workforce development with the “Inspire our Future” award presented by the chamber and the Lake Norman Education Collaborative. In 2022, Pester was an instrumental partner in starting the EDC’s Journey 360 program, which allows high school students from Hough, Hopewell and North Mecklenburg, who have self-identified as interested in directly entering the workforce after high school, tour manufacturing facilities and interact with employees for a deeper understanding of manufacturing as a career path.