HICKORY, N.C. - Osborne Real Estate group has been named a preferred real estate partner of Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics and a presenting partner of Bears Leadership Academy. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Osborne Real Estate Group as a preferred real estate partner of the Bears," states Senior Associate AD for External Relations Leah Botts. "Their commitment to the Hickory community makes them wonderful partners for LR. Their team's mentorship and involvement in the Bears Leadership Academy will make a meaningful impact on our student-athletes."

The Bears Leadership Academy is a flagship student-athlete leadership program, focused on development beyond the locker room with introspective discussion and exposure to the Lenoir-Rhyne and Hickory communities. BLA is a three-tiered cohort model that is peer-focused to leverage the student-athlete experience into a lifelong foundation for leadership. 

"Osborne Real Estate Group is a locally owned and operated firm proudly serving Hickory and the greater Catawba Valley region. With deep community roots and over 50 years of combined experience, we are committed to delivering world-class real estate service built on integrity, professionalism, and a passion for helping others. Our mission is simple — to put people and community first in everything we do." - Garret Osborne