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Sabrina Cook is the owner and President of Sabrina P. Cook, CPA PLLC, where she has been leading a team of tax and accounting professionals since 2018. Her firm specializes in tax, accounting, and advisory services for small businesses and their owners, as well as fractional CFO/controller and loan staffing for local businesses. In 2020, she was named one of Practice Ignition’s Top 50 Women in Accounting, and in 2022, her firm received recognition as a local “Business. Well Crafted.” award winner. Sabrina is also an accounting instructor, offering classes for business owners and accountants alike. She will be speaking at the 2023 AICPA ENGAGE Conference on the topic of "Career and Life: Can You Have It All?" Sabrina can be reached at her office by calling 828-324-1661.

Tapping into Talent Symposium Recap

Yesterday, we held our 2023 Tapping into Talent Symposium at Lenoir-Rhyne University, co-hosted by the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation. Over 125+ human resources professionals descended upon Belk Centrum to dive into topics surrounding the future of human resources and to learn about proven best practices, all while connecting with fellow professionals in our region.  …

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Chamber President/CEO earns Elite Certification

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — August 1, 2023 — Lindsay M. Keisler, IOM, CCE, The Chamber of Catawba County’s President/CEO, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Va., that has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and …

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Announcing our Full Speaker Lineup for our Women’s Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System

We’re excited to share our full speaker lineup and all session topics for our 18th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, Presented by Catawba Valley Health System. Make plans to join us for a full day forum in which individuals from all levels of business can connect with resources, including educational and business opportunities, which inspire them …

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The Chamber of Catawba County Staff Members Attend Institute for Organizational Management

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kathy Austin, Communications & Projects Specialist and Nathan Cooley, Partner Recruitment & Sponsorship Manager of The Chamber of Catawba County have recently completed their first (Austin) and second (Cooley) years at Institute for Organization …

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Speaker Announcement for 2023 Tapping into Talent Symposium

The Chamber of Catawba County announces our Keynote Speakers, Ashley Brooks & Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk. Brooks serves as the Vice President of Workplace Strategies of HTI, a leading human resource consulting and recruiting firm. Brooks will open our Symposium with a Session on Workplace Culture & Employee Engagement.  Ciesluk is the CEO + Founder of …

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Cowa-Saké Ribbon Cutting

On June 27, 2023 we celebrated the Grand Opening of Downtown Hickory’s newest restaurant, Cowa-Saké. After two and a half years of planning and preparation, they are excited to serve our community. Chamber Ambassador, Meredith Willis, opened up the celebration with remarks before introducing Chamber President/CEO Lindsay Keisler and Mayor of the City of Hickory, …

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Announcing the Leadership Catawba Class of 2023-24

The Chamber of Catawba County announces the 2023-24 Leadership Catawba cohort. Leadership Catawba, the longest running program of The Chamber, has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents with information about the social, economic, and political dynamics of our community. Over the next 8 months, participants will be immersed in community issues and challenges …

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