Emerging Leaders

Fall 2023 Cohort Applications are Now Open!
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:
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  • 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 seven 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.
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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.
Fall Class Dates are as follows and will be held from 9 - 11 a.m.
Emerging Leaders Fall 2023 Cohort
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October 3: Emerging Leaders Kick Off
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: TBA

October 24
​Speaker: Davis Ellis, County Manager, Wake County Government
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location:
300 S. Salisbury St. Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27601

November 7
Speaker: Gary Greene, Founder, Greene Resources
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location:
6601 Six Forks Rd. Suite 440
Raleigh, NC 27615

November 28
Speakers: Jennifer Allen, Principal & Senior Vice President - Strategy, TranSystems & Pat Nelli, President & CEO, Children's Flight of Hope
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location:
1 Glenwood Ave, Suite 600
Raleigh, NC 27603

December 5
Speaker: Adrienne Cole, President & CEO, Raleigh Chamber
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location:
800 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

December 12: Graduation
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Speaker: Danny Rosin, Co-Founder, Brand Fuel & Band Together
Location:
611 Tucker St.
Raleigh, NC​
Program Details
  • Class size is limited to 20 participants
  • Class Tuition is $1,500
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If you are ready to join an elite group of less than 300, apply now.

Applications due: September 22, 2023 by 5 p.m.
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Questions?
Call 919.632.0598 or email Shana Overdorf.