The Talent Imperative is the inaugural Catawba County Internship Symposium, bringing together 125 employers, educators, nonprofit leaders and civic partners for a half-day conversation about building a stronger regional talent community. Featuring keynote speaker Alex Shuford III, CEO of Rock House Designer Brands, and plenary speaker Dennis Johnson, president and CEO of Catawba Valley Health System. The day includes breakout workshops, an intern spotlight and a working lunch. Presented by the Well Crafted Summer Interns Program in partnership with Lenoir-Rhyne University.