Beyond the Headlines: An Employer’s Firsthand Account of an ICE Enforcement Action
February 25, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Gastonia Conference Center
145 Dr M.L.K. Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC 28052
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Please note: By registering for this meeting, you agree to the following terms:
- If you register and do not attend, or if you cancel less than three business days before the meeting date, you will be invoiced a $25 fee to cover the cost of the meal and space reserved for you.
- Members are allowed one "grace" absence without incurring this charge.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
AGENDA:
11:30 am - Registration, Networking, and Meal Service Begins
11:45 am - Welcome and Business Meeting
12:00 pm - Sponsor Presentation
12:05 pm - Speaker Presentation
12:50 pm - Closing Announcements
1:00 pm - Adjourn
EVENT INFORMATION:
When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrives at a workplace, the experience is intense, disruptive, and often misunderstood. This session offers a rare, firsthand account from an Amy Hallman, Director of HR, Buckeye Fire Protection Systems, who managed an ICE enforcement action at her own facility. Participants will gain practical insight into what actually happens during a raid—from how ICE agents interact with leadership and question employees, to the immediate and long-term impact on workplace morale, operations, and trust. This candid discussion moves beyond theory and policy to focus on real decisions, real people, and real consequences.
Key Learning Objectives / Takeaways:
· Understand the Reality of an ICE Enforcement Action: Learn what employers and employees can expect in real time—including ICE’s presence on-site, how questioning unfolds, and what authority agents exercise during the event.
· Identify Employer Responsibilities and Leadership Challenges: Explore the critical decisions leaders must make during a raid, how to communicate appropriately, and where employers can inadvertently create risk—or provide stability.
· Prepare for the Human Impact Before, During, and After a Raid: Examine the emotional, cultural, and operational aftermath of an ICE event, and discuss strategies for supporting employees, restoring trust, and navigating recovery.
SPEAKER: AMY HALLMAN
Amy Hallman is the Human Resources Manager at Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain. She has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources in the manufacturing industry. Her specialties in Human Resources are employee relations, recordkeeping/compliance, and payroll.
Amy has a BS degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources from Gardner Webb University.
In her spare time, she enjoys diamond painting and hanging out with her family and 4 dogs.
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Please note: By registering for this meeting, you agree to the following terms:
- If you register and do not attend, or if you cancel less than three business days before the meeting date, you will be invoiced a $25 fee to cover the cost of the meal and space reserved for you.
- Members are allowed one "grace" absence without incurring this charge.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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