03/18/2026
Honored to be part of this group! I'm excited to learn more about our area, connect with others who are invested in the community, support what is already here, and help where I can along the way. Community connection matters and I’m grateful for opportunities like this ✨
The Burke County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Leadership Burke Class of 2026 — presented by Case Farms Chicken! 🎉
Leadership Burke is designed to grow leaders, build connections, and provide a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Burke County such a special place to live and work.
From March through November, this group of professionals will:
✅ Strengthen their leadership skills
✅ Explore local businesses, industries, and organizations
✅ Build lasting relationships with fellow leaders across our community
We can’t wait to spend the year learning, engaging, and developing alongside this incredible group as they discover more about the people, places, and opportunities that make Burke County thrive.
Balanced Roots
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Burke County Public Schools
Burke Development, Inc.
Case Farms Chicken
Catawba Valley Staffing
City of Morganton, NC Government
County of Burke
Cranford Hospitality
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina
Grace Ridge
Morganton Ponds & Hardscapes
New Dimensions School: A Public Charter School
Phifer Family YMCA
Richey May, North Carolina
Seiren North America, LLC
SGL Carbon Corporation
Town of Drexel
Town of Hildebran
UNC Health Blue Ridge
Western Piedmont Council of Governments
Western Piedmont Foundation