Emerging Leaders
Established in 2011, Emerging Leaders is designed to develop and expand the capacity of tomorrow’s leaders. Over the course of 2.5 months, participants will gain:
Program Qualifications
Program Overview
Emerging Leaders will strengthen participant’s networks by connecting them with peers who share similar goals in a small group environment. Over the course of six classes, participants will not only have time with local leaders but have a class dedicated to their Strengths Finders Assessment that aims to help understand your personal strengths and talents to achieve one’s greatest potential.
During the program sessions, you will:
The schedule of events is listed below so you can hold time on your calendar. Speaker information will be distributed in advance of each session in a class calendar invitation.
- Effective leadership skills and strategies.
- An understanding of emerging local trends.
- Skills to enhance your leadership potential.
- Awareness of what it takes to lead and succeed.
Program Qualifications
- Have demonstrated career growth with a minimum of seven years of professional experience.
- Be employed by an active member of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.
- Consent of immediate supervisor to participate.
- Participate in the Orientation and at least four of the class sessions.
Program Overview
Emerging Leaders will strengthen participant’s networks by connecting them with peers who share similar goals in a small group environment. Over the course of six classes, participants will not only have time with local leaders but have a class dedicated to their Strengths Finders Assessment that aims to help understand your personal strengths and talents to achieve one’s greatest potential.
During the program sessions, you will:
- Enhance your leadership skills by learning from others.
- Improve awareness of what it takes to lead and succeed.
- Interact with community and business leaders in a small group-setting.
- Strengthen your network by connecting with peers who have similar goals. and shared knowledge and experience.
The schedule of events is listed below so you can hold time on your calendar. Speaker information will be distributed in advance of each session in a class calendar invitation.
Class Schedules
Cohort 1
The winter class cohort from January – March will be held from 3-5 p.m. January 16 *from 2-5 p.m. Opening Session with Jennifer Grotte Raleigh Chamber 800 S. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27601 January 30 Gary Greene, Founder, Greene Resources, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Board Chair 6601 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615 February 6 Abha Bowers, CEO, Walk West & Matt Chambers, Vice President Project Development & Strategic Planning, Clancy & Theys Construction Company 421 N. Harrington St. Raleigh, NC 27603 February 20 Brian Leary, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Highwoods Properties 150 Fayetteville St. Raleigh, NC 27601 March 5 Kristen Hess, Founder & CEO, HH Architecture 1100 Dresser Ct Raleigh, NC 27609 March 19 *program graduation Danny Rosin, Co-Founder, Brand Fuel & Band Together 611 Tucker St. Raleigh, NC 27603 |
Cohort 2
We are excited to offer the Spring class cohort from 8:30-10:30 a.m. to accommodate all schedules. April 2 *from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Opening Session with Jennifer Grotte Raleigh Chamber 800 S. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27601 April 16 Jennifer Allen, Principal & Senior Vice President of Strategy, TranSystems and Pat Nelli, President & CEO, Children's Flight of Hope 1 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27603 April 30 Adrienne Cole, President & CEO, Raleigh Chamber TowneBank - 3535 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh 27612 May 7 David Ellis, County Manager, Wake County Government 301 S. McDowell St. Raleigh, NC 27601 May 29 Francie Gottsegen, President, North Carolina Football Club WakeMed Soccer Park 101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC 27511 June 11 *program graduation Danny Rosin, Co-Founder, Brand Fuel & Band Together 611 Tucker St. Raleigh, NC 27603 |
Program Details
Questions?
Call 919.632.0598 or email Shana Overdorf.
- Class size is limited to 20 participants
- Class Tuition is $1,500
Questions?
Call 919.632.0598 or email Shana Overdorf.