Leadership Chatham, a signature program of The Chatham Chamber for over 20 years. The innovative curriculum is updated annually designed to develop informed, skilled, and involved community leaders. Leadership Chatham takes you on a journey through the social, cultural, and economic makeup of our community. Access to existing community experts yields firsthand knowledge of critical issues facing Chatham County.
More and more opportunities will arise with the growth in Chatham and surrounding counties. The demand for effective leaders is great. Through your hands-on experiences in the Leadership Chatham Program, you will gain indispensable knowledge that will help you to become one of those effective and influential leaders.
Registration Deadline Extended! Friday, September 5, 2025 NOW: Monday, September 15
Time CommitmentDay long educational sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and end by 5:00 p.m. These full-day sessions are held one time a month, typically on the second Thursday of the month. Please reference the schedule below for the class of 2025-26. (Participants may occasionally meet outside of scheduled sessions to discuss and work on their class project.)
Schedule of Dates:
September 115:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Kickoff at Starrlight Mead, Welcome & Networking with Leadership Chatham Alumni
September 188:30am - 3:00 pmSession 1 at Chatham Park YMCA, Focus on Teambuilding
October 98:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Session 2, Focus on Agriculture
November 138:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 3, Focus on Tourism
December 118:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 4, Focus on Local Government
January 88:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 5, Focus on Public Safety
February 128:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 6, Focus on History
March 128:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 7, Focus on Health
April 98:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 8, Focus on Education
May 148:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 9, Focus on Economic Development
June 115:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Graduation at Forest Hall at Chatham Mills
Acceptance into the Leadership Chatham ProgramThere is a maximum of 30 participants accepted. Participants with diverse experience and involvement in the community are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
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Chatham Champion:
Visionary Partners:
The 2025 Deadline To Register Has Been Extended to Monday, September 15th!
Chamber Member: $810
Non-Chamber Member: $975
Tuition is non-refundable once the class year begins.
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