Emerging Leaders

Established in 2011, Emerging Leaders is designed to develop and expand the capacity of tomorrow’s leaders. Over the 8-week program course, 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 four years of professional experience.
  • Be employed by an active member of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
  • Receive consent of immediate supervisor to participate.
  • Participate in the Orientation and at least four of the class sessions.​​

Winter & Spring 2026 Emerging Leaders Class Cohorts​​

Classes are held on a series of Tuesday mornings from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Winter 2026 Session Dates
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January 13
January 20
January 27
February 3
February 10
February 17
February 24
March 3
Spring 2026 Session Dates

March 24
April 7
April 14
April 21
May 5
May 12
June 9
June 16
If you are ready to join an elite group of less than 400 business and community leaders, apply today!
Program Details
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  • Class size is limited to 20 participants
  • Class Tuition is $1,500
  • Deadline to Apply is December 11, 2025
Questions?
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Call 919.632.0598 or email Shana Overdorf.

Fall 2025 Emerging Leaders Class Cohort​​ - In Session

October 7 - Anissa Ferris, MSW, LCSW, Enneagram Facilitator
October 14 – Marchell Adams- David, City Manager, City of Raleigh
October 28 – Gary Greene, Founder, Greene Resources
November 4 – Francie Gottsegen, Club President, NC Football Club
November 18 – Kate Pearce, Executive Director, Dix Park
December 2 - Bill King, President & CEO, Downtown Raleigh Alliance
December 9 – Billie Redmond, Founder, Trademark Properties
​                            & Amy Carroll, President, Trademark Properties
December 16 – Danny Rosin, President & Co-Owner, Brand Fuel, Co-Founder, Band Together
​                               & Emma Keenan, Director of Happiness, Brand Fuel