The Annual Conference
The annual leadership conference creates momentum for leadership in the Catawba Valley.
This half-day conference welcomes leaders from business, education, government, non-profits, and faith organizations and is designed to inform, inspire, and raise the leadership temperature of our community.
Join us March 28, 2025 as we focus on the theme “Leadership United”
DATE
March 28, 2025
TIME
8:30AM - 12:00 Noon
LOCATION
IChurch
1740 Tate Blvd SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Leadership United
One of the most important tasks of a leader is to bring people together. An effective leader helps lots of different people work together for a common vision, a common goal, and the common good.
In a world where it’s far too easy to be divisive, polarized, and at odds, we need leadership that unites. This is why this year’s leadership conference theme is “Leadership United.”
The 2025 Catawba Valley Leadership Conference will focus on how and why leaders aim for unity, harmony, and synergy – at work, in personal matters, and in the larger community.
Join 500+ leaders from four counties, multiple industries, and all levels as we come together for “Leadership United.”
Become a Conference Sponsor
Strengthen your company’s brand as you strengthen the community we all share
Sponsor Levels
PLATINUM $10,000
(Limited to 3)
GOLD $5,000
(Limited to 5)
SILVER $2,000
(Limited to 10)
BRONZE $500
Each sponsor level includes reserved seating to event, logo placement at the event and in publicity, and the warm feeling that comes from knowing you’re contributing to a strong community.
Does your business or organization value the Catawba Valley and the role strong leadership plays in making this a great community?
If so, join us in making the 2026 Catawba Valley Leadership Conference a high-impact success.
Check out the 2025 Conference!
In 2025 we hosted an outstanding leadership conference where over 525 leaders from the Catawba Valley gathered to gain wisdom on the topic of “Leadership United”. We had the honor and privilege to have four phenomenal speakers from our community Bruce Schronce, Executive Partner and CEO of StrongLead and Founder of Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation, Dr. Bill Griffin, Superintendent of Alexander County Schools, Allan Williams, Vice President of Sales and Division Manager at Southern Dock Products and Vicki Murray, Senior Leadership Coach at StrongLead. The Foundation also awarded Interstate Foam & Supply Inc., The Leadership Impact Award!
Watch the 2025 Catawba Valley Leadership Conference below –
