Wednesday May 6, 2026
The Informational meeting will be held at This event is free to attend with registration requested for planning purposes.
Kim DahlstenLeadership Catawba Informational Meeting 5-6.26

Join Leadership Catawba Graduates in small group roundtable rotations, as they share individual stories of how the program impacted their leadership development journey and what advice they give those considering applying for the Class of 2027 cohort.
Itinerary:
3:15-3:30 pm - Check In
3:30-4:40 pm - Welcome & Small Group Rotations
4:45 pm - Wrap Up & Advice from Graduates
Since 1974 Leadership Catawba has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents about the critical issues facing our community. This program challenges each participant to be an effective and influential leader, not only within their own organizations, but also within the greater community through personal commitment and involvement.
Leadership Catawba will give you the opportunity to connect on a deeper level to our county, preparing you to grow personally and professionally as a future leader. Over the 8-month duration, participants are immersed in community issues and challenges that we position ourselves to directly address in the areas of Reinventing Community, Telling our Story, Workforce Connectivity, Building for Jobs, Serving our Community, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Online applications will open at 11 am on May 19th for the Leadership Catawba Class of 2027 here.
To learn more about Leadership Catawba, contact
Kim Dahlsten, IOM, CCEC
Director of Leadership Catawba
Vice President of Operations
The Chamber of Catawba County Date and Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Location
Catawba County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
100 Government Dr., Newton
A map will be provided to those registered to attend.
Fees/Admission
The event is limited to 40 prospective class members.
Registration will close at 5 pm on Friday, May1. Contact Information
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