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:Friday, September 4, 2026
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 105:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Kickoff at Starrlight Mead, Welcome & Networking with Leadership Chatham Alumni
September 178:30am - 3:00 pmSession 1 at Chatham Park YMCA, Focus on Teambuilding
October88:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Session 2, Focus on Agriculture
November 128:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 3, Focus on Tourism
December 108:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 4, Focus on Local Government
January78:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 5, Focus on Public Safety
February 118:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 6, Focus on History
March 118:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 7, Focus on Health
April 88:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 8, Focus on Education
May 138:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Session 9, Focus on Economic Development
June 105:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Graduation at Forest Hall at Chatham Mills
Acceptance into the Leadership Chatham ProgramThere is a maximum of 24 participants accepted. Participants with diverse experience and involvement in the community are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
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The 2026 Deadline To Register is Friday, September 4th!
Chamber Member: $810
Non-Chamber Member: $975
Tuition is non-refundable once the class year begins.
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