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Lindsay M. Keisler, IOM, CCEC President & CEO The Chamber of Catawba County

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At the beginning of 2020, the repre-sentation of women in leadership positions within business across America was trending - albeit slowly - in the right direction, according to research by McKinsey & Company.The COVID-19 pandemic had a near-immediate effect and disproportionate regressive effects on women in the workforce. For the first time, the percentage of employees leaving the workforce was higher with women than their

male colleagues. The personal and professional demands on working women have never been greater and the risk for women downshifting their careers or opting out altogether is alarming. This isn’t good news for business or our economy. Data proves that businesses with more women in leadership roles achieve higher profitability, and furthermore, national GDP trends upward as labor participation for women increases.

This two half-day virtual customizable learning experience is designed for women in the workplace and their male allies to celebrate the strengths of women while equipping leaders with actionable strategies to assist in driving professional growth and reversing these alarming trends.

Whether you’re a woman in leadership who wants to level up their influence and impact or an ally who seeks to better understand the hurdles women face to foster empathy and provide support, we’re confident you’ll walk away from this learning experience with a call to action.

Thank you for your attendance today and your continued support of your Chamber.

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Technology Tips & Reminders Before Event Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Professional Development Pop-In Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Networking Café Invitation . . . . . . Page 3

Conference Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Women’s Leadership Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Sponsor Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 6 – 8

Keynote Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 9 & 10

Justin Patton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Major Jas Boothe . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Carrie Morey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Courtney J . White . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

Professional Development Pop-In Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

Thank You to our Chamber Investors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

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Technology Tips & Reminders Before Event Day

Professional Development Pop-In Tips

Networking Café Invitation

• Our Professional Development Pop-In Sessions and the Networking Café will utilize the Zoom platform .

To be ready to “pop-in” or join with no delay, download the Zoom app from www .zoom .us/download .

• If you aren’t familiar with Zoom, visit www .zoom .us/test to run a “Test Meeting” to test your video and audio .

• To access your personalized conference dashboard go to www .decovents .com/wlc/register and

create your unique-to-you login . Once this has been set up you may access to conference dashboard

at www .decovents .com/wlc/wlc-login . If you have not received the IMPORTANT LOGIN INFORMATION

email, sent on October 28th, please email events@catawbachamber.org for assistance.

• Once you login, think of your conference dashboard as “HQ” for the duration of the event . You will see

boxes which give you access to the features of the event --- from Main Stage Speakers, to Professional

Development Pop-Ins, your digital program, a list of our great sponsors and more . Once you get in the

environment, click around a little and make yourself comfortable .

• I know you may be tempted to be “incognito” on event day – but resist! We encourage you to show

your face and turn on your webcam during the Pop-In Sessions! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet

with the other attendees “face-to-face” .

• Our Professional Development Pop-In Sessions utilize the Zoom platform . To be ready to “pop-in” with

no delay, download the Zoom app from www .zoom .us/download .

• If you aren’t familiar with Zoom, visit www .zoom .us/test to run a “Test Meeting” to test your video and audio .

• I know you may be tempted to be “incognito” – but resist! We encourage you to show your face and

turn on your webcam during the Pop-In Sessions! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with the other

attendees “face-to-face” .

• Please note: Each Pop-In Session is limited to 100 attendees . If you attempt to “pop-in” to a particular

session and it’s already full, select your next choice and try again during the next Pop-In Session block .

During your break on Day 1, we’re providing you with another opportunity to connect with other attendees!

Consider forgoing a moment to step away from the screen and lean in by joining the Women’s Leadership

Committee in the Networking Café . This will be an informal opportunity to interact with fellow attendees

in conversation . The Networking Café will utilize the Zoom platform . To be ready to join with no delay,

download the Zoom app from www .zoom .us/download .

Conference Itinerary

Time Itinerary

12:45 pm Login Opens

1:00 pm Welcome & Opening Remarks

1:09 pm Justin Patton – It Starts With You!

2:14 pm 30 Minute Professional Development Pop-In Sessions

2:47 pm 20 Minute Break / Networking Café 

3:12 pm Carrie Morey – Rising to the Top: Creating a Life and a Business on Your Own Terms

4:07 pm 30 Minute Professional Development Pop-In Sessions

4:38 pm Closing Remarks

8:45 am Login Opens

9:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:06 am Major Jas Boothe – Pity or Power

9:41 am 30 Minute Professional Development Pop-In Sessions

10:15 am Courtney J. White – Breaking Barriers: Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace

11:10 am 30 Minute Professional Development Pop-In Sessions

11:45 am Closing Remarks

Tuesday, November 2nd -- 12:45 – 4:45 pm

Wednesday, November 3rd -- 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

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2021 Women’s Leadership Committee

Nikki Boulany ArcelorMittal Piedmont

Cameron Laney Bixby Catawba Insurance Agency, LLC

Tracey Bolick Catawba Valley Health System

Kelly Sipe Christ United Methodist Church

Jenny Eckard Commercial First Real Estate

Andrea Walshak Tree of Life Christian Academy of His Image Ministries

Lydia Locascio Time Genies

Karen Tonks Time Genies

Lindsay Keisler The Chamber of Catawba County

Kim Dahlsten The Chamber of Catawba County

Emily Jaynes The Chamber of Catawba County

Nathan Cooley The Chamber of Catawba County

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Thank You Sponsors!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

PREMIER SPONSORS:

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE SPONSOR:

SPEAKER SPONSOR:

DIGITAL PLATFORM SPONSOR:

DIGITAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM SPONSOR:

BREAK SPONSOR: CONFERENCE HQ SPONSOR:

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Thank You Sponsors!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POP–IN SPONSORS:

VIP PACKAGE SPONSORS:

Local InvestmentLocal Jobs

Clean Energy

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Thank You Sponsors!

CONFERENCE GIFT BOX SPONSORS: Bax Street Jewelers

The Standard Pour Company

Time Genies

BRANDED WAITING ROOM SPONSORS: Cargo Integrated Logistics, Inc .

Cargo Transporters, Inc .

Hickory Crawdads Baseball, Inc .

Mellow Mushroom

Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP

Poppelmann Plastics, USA LLC

Servpro of Catawba, Alexander, Burke and Caldwell Counties

Shurtape Technologies, LLC

Strategic Wellness Center

The Kilby Team

Whitfield’sFlowers&More

ALLY OF WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP: American Heart Association

Catawba Valley Community College

City of Hickory

Corning Optical Communications LLC

Edible Arrangements

Energy United

NarrowCoffee&Nosh

Player’s Ridge Golf

Poppelmann Plastics, USA LLC

Spinnaker Financial

US Conec, Ltd .

WestRock Company

ZF Chassis Components, LLC

Keynote Presenters

Justin Patton is an executive coach, leadership presence expert, and award-winning author who challenges leaders to use their presence to communicate with stronger trust.

Justin’s background includes the following:

• High school English teacher for five years

• Managed the nationals training department for Anthem

• Studied body language from a former FBI agent

• Developed over 10,000 restaurant leaders from across the globe

• Coached NCAA athletes and contestants in the Miss America and Miss USA pageants

Justin is currently a faculty member for the US Chamber of Commerce and a member of both the International Coach Federation and the National Speakers Association. His leadership book, Bold New You, became the #1 Amazon best-seller in new releases for communica-tion. In addition, it became a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Book Awards and then won the top award from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and Indie Reader Discovery Awards.

Justin’s engaging style, relatable storytelling, and insightful messages make him a sought- after keynote speaker. His programs will inspire you to reimagine who you are at your best and what is possible in your life.

JUSTIN PATTONIt Starts With You

Former Army Major Jas Boothe is a Disabled Army Veteran, Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Cancer Survivor, and Spiritual Entrepreneur who served for over 17 years.

Jas Boothe, a formerly homeless veteran, is the President and Founder of Final Salute Inc, providing homeless women Veterans with safe and suitable housing. Final Salute Inc has raised over 4 million dollars, supported over 7000 women Veterans and children, and provided over 15,000 days of housing since 2011. Boothe has been recognized by Oprah Winfrey, People Magazine, CNN Heroes, Redbook Magazine, the Today Show and many more!

Boothe is also featured in the documentary “Served Like a Girl”, which follows several American women during their transition from the military. Boothe holds dual MAs in HR Management and Management and Leadership from Webster University.

Boothe is the mother of two wonderful boys, Brandon (US Air Force and currently deployed) and Jammel Jr., and wife of a Marine Combat Veteran, Jammel R. Boothe Sr.

MAJOR JAS BOOTHEPity or Power

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Keynote Presenters

Carrie Morey founded her handmade biscuit business in 2005 with the goal of making the tender, buttery, made-by-hand biscuits of her mother accessible across the country. Over 15 years later, Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit is widely recognized as an iconic Southern brand with national retail exposure, 4 grab-and-go eateries in Charleston, Atlanta, and Charlotte, a food truck, and a cult-like following. Carrie is the author of cookbook: Callie’s Biscuits and Southern Traditions, a cookbook and narrative on entrepreneurship and life in the lowcountry. She stars in the culinary docu-series, How She Rolls, on PBS about biscuits, business,and balance in her life as an entrepreneur.

Touted by Saveur, Food & Wine, Southern Living, The New York Times, Bake from Scratch, and Oprah among others, Carrie and her small team of bakers are keeping the tradition of Southern biscuit making alive.

Carrie has appeared live on the NBC Today Show, The Martha Stewart Show, Fox &

Friends, The Hallmark Channel, Top Chef and QVC and has been profiled numerous times by The Food Network and Cooking Channel.

Her handmade biscuits, pimento cheeses, and other artisan goods have garnered 20 sofi awards from the Specialty Foods Association and her eateries have landed on the 2019 Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Inner City Businesses list.

In addition to her role as owner at Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit, Carrie acts as a consultant to artisan food business entrepreneurs – helping them navigate everything from regulations to production and advising on marketing and growth strategies. She is a mentor for the University of South Carolina Darla Moore Business School. Corporations, associations, and individuals frequently call on Carrie for speaking engagements and biscuit boot-camp retreats.

Carrie resides in Charleston, SC with her husband and three daughters.

Courtney J. White, an award-winning leader, executive coach, and speaker, is the head of Human Resources for North America; Global Seeds & Traits; and Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for BASF Agricultural Solutions. He is accountable for leading the development and implementation of strategies to engage and harness the dynamic power of people. Having worked with multiple top tier organizations for more than 15 years, Courtney’s career has been focused on unleashing organizational

potential, enhancing innovation and driving performance-based cultures of growth on six continents.

A true Tarheel, Courtney was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina; later graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In life, he is guided by the quote “If your presence doesn’t make an impact, then your absence won’t make a difference.”

CARRIE MOREYRising to the Top: Creating a Life and a Business on Your Own Terms

COURTNEY J. WHITEBreaking Barriers: Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace

Professional Development Pop-In Sessions

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I Don’t Have Time for a Time Management Workshop!Presented by: Tami Fox, The Temple Team Keller Williams

How would you spend $86,400? Every day you have 86,400 seconds in your day . Do you know how you spend them? Do you want to learn a few techniques to help you manage these precious seconds and have fun, too?

How to Take Full Advantage of Your Business BlogPresented by: Isabella “Izzy” West, Izzy West LLC

Abriefcrashcourseonbloggingforbusiness.You’lltouchon:howblogscanstillbenefitbusinessesof any size, on-page SEO for improving your chances of getting found on Google, how to repurpose blogcontent,andspecificwaysyoucanpromoteyourblogposttogetmoretraffic.

The Top 5 Ways To Achieve Financial IndependencePresented by: R. Deaton Smith, CFP®, WMCP®, Thayer Financial, LLC

Thewaytobecomefinanciallyindependentdoesn’thavetobeamystery.Byattendingthis drop-in,you’lllearnaboutthefivethingsyoucandotodaytoputyouwellonyourwayto achievingthatfinanciallyindependentlifestyle.

2021 Tax Update – News You Need to KnowPresented by: Sabrina Cook, Sabrina P. Cook, CPA PLLC

This session will cover upcoming changes already planned for the 2021 tax year and how it could impact you . Common misconceptions circulating social media about proposed and enacted tax laws will also be discussed, so don’t miss the chance to learn the real story!

Establishing Community Connections to Create Tomorrow’s Successful WorkforcePresented by: Dr. Jamie Conrad, Lenoir-Rhyne University

Faculty members from Lenoir-Rhyne University’s College of Business and Economics have developed local community partnerships that assist students in connecting with area employers to enhance their employability skills and create long-term opportunities for career success . The goal of this presentation is to highlight the outcomes associated with these collaborative, innovative partnerships and provide an overview of successful strategies for creating community connections that enhance the overall career readiness of our local graduates and prepare them to become successful members of Catawba County’s workforce .

Young Professionals do exist here. What are you doing to keep them here?Presented by: Cameron Bixby, Hickory Young Professionals

Ayoungprofessional’stakeonhowtofindyourplaceintheGreaterHickoryMetro!Joinusaswe discusshelpingyoufindaplacetoconnect,oraplacetoconnectyouremployees.

Brand Messaging. Your Audience. Your Voice.Presented by: Richard Dowdy, Reputable Web LLC

Whythebusinessowner’svoiceisimportanttothebrand’smessagingonline.Howtofindyour audienceonlineandcommunicatewiththemeffectively.

Filling Your CupPresented by: Lala Kozischek, YMCA of Catawba Valley

Howtoshiftyourfocustostillbeeverythingtoeveryonebykeepingyourspirit,mindandbodyfit.

Thank You to our Chamber InvestorsTitanium Level: Catawba Valley Health System, CommScope, Inc ., Frye Regional Medical Center

Platinum Level: Corning Optical Communications, LLC, Davidson, Holland, Whitesell & Co ., PLLC, CPAs,

HSMSolutions,ImagineOneCompanies/Caf RuleandWineBar/TheCrossingatHollarMill/

Peppervine / Protect Plus, Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs PA, Peoples Bank, Pepsi-Cola Bottling

Company, Inc ., Sutter Street Manufacturing - a division of Williams-Sonoma

Gold Level: BB&T now Truist, Catawba Valley Community College, Curtis Media Group, Duke Energy,

First Citizens Bank, First Horizon Bank, LLC, Hickory Daily Record, Hickory Living Magazine, HK Research

Corporation, Pat Appleson Studios, Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc ., Republic Services of NC,

von Drehle Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, WHKY 1290AM / 102 .3FM

Silver Level: Benco Steel, Inc ., Cargo Integrated Logistics, Cargo Transporters, Inc ., Carolina West Wireless,

Catawba County, Graystone Eye, PNC Bank, Sherrill Furniture Company, Shurtape Technologies, LLC,

Two Trees Sports Bar & Grill, Tyson Foods, Vanguard Furniture, Inc ., ZF Chassis Components, LLC

Bronze Level: 74 South, Abernethy Laurels, Alex Lee, Inc ., Avendi Rx, Barnhill Contracting Company,

Belk, Black’s Tire & Auto Service, Inc ., Broome Associates, Canteen Vending Service, Capital Concepts

Financial Group, Carolina Caring, Carolina Container Company Inc ., Carpenter Company, Catawba

Valley Living at Rock Barn, Charolais Steakhouse, City of Hickory, Cloninger Ford of Hickory,

Concentrix, Corporate Armor, a Temprano Techvestors Company, .CPI Satcom & Atenna Technologies,

C .R . Laine Furniture Company, Dalco Nonwovens, LLC, David E . Looper & Company, Inc ., Everett Auto

Team, EveryAge, First Security Company, Inc ., Foothills Distillery, LLC, GKN ePowertrain, Granny’s

Country Kitchen, Hickory Crawdads Baseball, Inc ., Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation, Hickory

Mechanical, Inc ., Interstate Foam & Supply, LEE Industries, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Lowes Foods,

LLC, Mellow Mushroom-Hickory, Merchants Distributors, Inc ., Mike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota,

Momentum Tire & Car Care, Moretz Mills, LLC, Neill Grading & Construction Inc ., Newton Family

Physicians, P .A ., OrthoCarolina-Hickory, Paramount Automotive Group, Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP,

PDQ-Hickory, Poppelmann Plastics USA, LLC, Realty Executives of Hickory, Regenbogen Studios,

LLC, Renwood Mills, Sarstedt, Inc ., Southside Power & Fitness, LLC, Standard Oyster Company, Steele

Rubber Products, Inc ., Sunrise Appliance Center, Sunrise Camping Center, Transportation Insight, LLC,

Trinity Ridge, Trinity Village, TSG Finishing, LLC, Wal-Mart, Conover Store #4224, Wal-Mart, Hickory Store

#948, Wanzl North America, WestRock, YMCA of Catawba Valley, Young, Morphis, Bach & Taylor, LLP

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That’s where our 2021 Patient Safety score ranks among 4,542 hospitals in America.

We are here for you, and we are committed to your safety.

Top 2% in the Nation.

During this pandemic, our team has continued to earn a place among the highest performing hospitals. Patient Safety — and the safety of all who work here and enter our facilities — will continue to be our number one priority. We are COVID-safe and we are grateful that you place your care in our hands.

Covid-19 Highest Safety Rating

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