Join the Haywood Chamber of Commerce for Insights & Eggs
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
7:45AM – 9:00 AM
Lake Junaluska Terrace Hotel - 3rd Floor Dining Hall
Fuel your morning with breakfast and ideas at Insights & Eggs—hosted by the Haywood Chamber of Commerce.
Featured Speaker:
Non-Profit Feature:
Dr. Zach Barricklow, Ed. D.
Senior Advisor to Good Jobs WNC
Dr. Barricklow serves as the Senior Advisor to the John M. Belk Endowment, where he supports Good Jobs WNC. This is a coalition of eleven Western North Carolina community colleges, regional employers, and philanthropic partners committed to connecting residents to good jobs in manufacturing, healthcare, and skilled trades.
Prior to joining the Endowment, Dr. Barricklow served as Interim Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Associate Vice President for Strategy and Rural Innovation in the Executive Division of the North Carolina Community College System Office. He led the development and implementation of the state wide strategic plan for 58 colleges with a focus on the nearly 50 rural servicing institutions.
Dr. Barricklow holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. He earned his B.A. from Hope College and completed the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University.
Non-profit Feature:
Haywood Vocational Opportunities (HVO)
Operating as a not-for-profit, HVO provides vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with disadvantages and disabilities. Nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, HVO believes that people have the right to be respected, earn a fair wage, and to have equal opportunities.
HOV is a registered medical device manufacturer that specializes in producing quality disposable medical products and they also offer hands-on employment training in manufacturing, custodial services, hospitality, retail, and food service among other services.
HVO has over 40 years of experience in medical device manufacturing of disposable healthcare products and has created partnerships with some of the key players in the international healthcare industry.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Networking from 7:45 - 8:15 AM. Presentation from 8:15 - 9:00 AM.
Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
Terrace Hotel - 3rd Floor Dining Hall Lake
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