NSAC Atlantic Chapter 2025 Annual Meeting
Hotel Ballast
301 N. Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401-3934
Join us for the NSAC Atlantic Chapter 2025 Annual Meeting in the beautiful coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina, June 8-10, 2025! This event is tailored for tax and accounting professionals in the cooperative industry, offering 10 hours of CPE credit to help you stay ahead of the latest trends, along with invaluable networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders. Attendees will also enjoy a special outing to explore Wilmington’s unique charm, known for its historic riverfront downtown, its stunning beaches. and vibrant local culture.
Dinner River Cruise
Set sail for an unforgettable evening on a private dinner cruise along the scenic Cape Fear River in historic Wilmington, NC! Enjoy stunning views, charming Southern ambiance, and the chance to spot local wildlife—all while savoring a delicious dinner (included). There will be a full bar with drink options on board. It’s the perfect mix of fun, networking, and coastal charm!
SCHEDULE
Tentative (Sessions and Times subject to change.)
| Sunday, June 8, 2025 | ||
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| 2:30pm – 4:30pm | Registration Location: Hotel Lobby | |
| 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Welcome Reception Please join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres Location: Hotel Terrace | |
| Monday, June 9, 2025 | ||
| 7:30am – 9:30am | Breakfast Conference Attendees and Guests Welcome Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 8:00am – 8:30am | Early Bird Prizes President's Welcome Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 8:30am – 9:45am | Ethics and Integrity Kevin Gray, General Counsel, Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc. An overview and discussion of professional ethics, including the sources of our ethical codes, developing a personal ethical code and why ethics are importantLocation: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard Behavioral Ethics: 1.5 Credit Hours | |
| 9:45am – 10:35am | AI and Cybersecurity Javier Young, CLA Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard Information Technology: 1 Credit Hour | |
| 10:35am – 11:00am | Door Prizes and Break Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 11:00am – 11:50am | Washington Update Zachary Gihorski, JD, Director of Government Affairs, NCFC An update about the current state of the national policy environment and how it is affecting farmer-owned cooperatives. Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard Economics: 1 Credit Hour | |
| 11:50am – 12:50pm | Lunch; National Update Conference Attendees and Guests Welcome Lunch Buffet Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 12:50pm – 1:40pm | Accounting Update Jonathan Ridgway, KPMG Accounting: 1 Credit Hour | |
| 1:40pm – 2:30pm | Beyond the Numbers: Building Influence and Insight as a Cooperative Accountant David Ash, Director of Strategy, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative The session emphasizes the soft skills and consultative mindset needed to effectively serve senior leaders, internal stakeholders, and important consitutents, not just technical accounting expertise. Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard Personal Development: 1 Credit Hour | |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Late Bird Prizes and Announcements Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 3:00pm – 5:30pm | Free Time | |
| 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Dinner River Cruise TBD | |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | ||
| 7:30am – 9:30am | Breakfast Conference Attendees and Guests Welcome Breakfast Buffet Location : Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 8:00am – 8:30am | Early Bird Prizes Chapter Annual Business Meeting Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 8:30am – 9:45am | Retention Strategies Shawn Miller, S Miller Consulting Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard Personnel/Human Resources: 1.5 Credit Hours | |
| 9:45am – 11:00am | One Big Beautiful Battleship of a Bill Bryanna Fredericks, Herbein, Dave Antoni, Baker Tilley Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard Taxes: 1.5 Credit Hours | |
| 11:00am – 11:15am | Door Prizes and Break Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 11:15am – 12:30pm | Cooperative Capital - What it is; How You Get it; and How You Keep it (at least for a while) Todd Eskelsen, Partner, Eskelsen Law Group, LLC This session will be a review of current theory, legal issues and initiatives around cooperative capital raising efforts, including the various alternatives available to cooperatives to assemble funds for long-term investments, permanent capital, expanded opportunities, and special projects. The speaker will discuss recent examples of recent capital-raising initiatives and solicit attendees questions, insights and experiences with respect to capital raising in a lively discussion format to explore the issues and develop practical and creative approaches to handle capital management. Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard Business Law: 1.5 Credit Hours | |
| 12:30pm – 1:00pm | Lunch Conference Attendees and Guests Welcome Boxed Lunch Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Late Bird Prizes and Farewell Location: Cape Fear Ballroom-Starboard | |
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
In-Person
NSAC Member: $400
Non-Member Registration: $500 (Includes complimentary one-year NSAC Membership)
Atlantic Chapter Member - First Time Attendee $0
ACTIVITIES
Reception at Hotel Ballast
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Join us for drinks and light hors-d'oeuvres
Cost: Free - Included with registration, sponsored by NSAC Atlantic Chapter
Dinner River Cruise
$100 per person
Includes cruise and dinner
Scheduled Meals -Monday and Tuesday Breakfast and Lunch
Attendees: Free, Included with registration
Adult guests and Children 12 and over: $100 per person (includes breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday)
Children under 12: $40 per person (includes breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday)
HOTEL
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N. Water Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401-3934
Room Rate
Historic View: $209.00 plus tax and fees
River View: $239.00 plus tax and fees
HOTEL DEADLINE: MAY 23, 2025
The hotel sits on the Cape Fear River with a decor celebrating local maritime culture and Southern charm. The local shops and eateries of historic downtown Wilmington are footsteps away. The outdoor pool, patio, and fire pit feature views of the water and Battleship North Carolina.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Self parking - $22.00 / night
Valet parking - $27.00 / night
Join us for this exceptional educational and networking experience in one of the South’s most picturesque destinations!
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