2024-25 Leadership Catawba Orientation & Retreat

The Chamber of Catawba County welcomed the 2024-25 Leadership Catawba cohort last Thursday, August 15, at Abernathy Laurels. A welcome and overview of the program and expectations were outlined by Kim Dahlsten, Director of Leadership Catawba & Vice President of Operations. Special remarks were made by Pat Carver, Area Executive with First Citizens Bank, and […]

Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership Catawba-All Class Reunion

On July 31, 2024, The Chamber of Catawba County hosted the Leadership Catawba All Class Reunion at Hart Square Village’s Sigmon Education Center in Vale, NC. Over 150 guests ranging from Leadership Catawba Alumni to Community Partners to Program Leaders attended the once in a lifetime event. Representatives from 26 different class years, ranging from […]

Announcing the Leadership Catawba Class of 2024-25

The Chamber of Catawba County announces the 2024-25 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 […]

Applications for 2024-25 Leadership Catawba are open!

Through personal and professional development and broad exposure to the community, Leadership Catawba equips professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective leaders committed to the future of Catawba County. Since 1974, Leadership Catawba has provided the opportunity to connect on a deeper level to our county and interact directly with key community […]

2024-2025 Leadership Catawba Advisory Board Announcement

The Chamber of Catawba County proudly announces the 2024-2025 Leadership Catawba Advisory Board. These individuals are graduates of Leadership Catawba, The Chamber’s longest running program. Advisory Board Members work alongside the Chamber team to develop, coordinate, and execute one month of content for the Leadership Catawba program. To learn more about Leadership Catawba, click here. Alexis […]

49th Class of Leadership Catawba Graduates

The Chamber of Catawba County's Leadership Catawba Graduation-Class of 2024

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, The Chamber recognized the achievements of thirty-six business, education, nonprofit, and community leaders who graduated from The Chamber’s 49th Class of Leadership Catawba.  Since 1974, Leadership Catawba has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents about the critical issues facing our community. Over the 8 month duration, participants are immersed […]

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 […]

Event Recap for the 2023 Future of Catawba County Summit, Presented by Truist

Yesterday, over 325 community leaders attended and engaged with us at the Future of Catawba County Summit, Presented by Truist. The event was held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau in Hickory, NC. See the video below for an event recap. Click here to see all the event photos.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4559JbfA4pc To access a downloadable […]

2022-23 Leadership Catawba Graduation

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, we recognized the achievements of thirty-one business, education, nonprofit, and community leaders who graduated from The Chamber’s 48th Class of Leadership Catawba.  Since 1974, Leadership Catawba has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents about the critical issues facing our community. Over the 8 month duration, participants are immersed in […]

2022-23 Leadership Catawba Orientation & Retreat

The Chamber of Catawba County welcomed the 2022-23 Leadership Catawba cohort last Thursday, August 11, at Catawba Country Club in Newton.  A welcome and overview of the program and expectations were outlined by Kim Dahlsten, Director of Leadership Catawba & Vice President of Operations, followed by remarks from Lori Alala, Partner at Broome Associates, a […]