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Winter 2026 Emerging Leaders Class Cohort

Winter 2026 Emerging Leaders Class Cohort Application

Established in 2011, Emerging Leaders is designed to develop and expand the capacity of tomorrow’s leaders. Over the program course, participants will gain:
  • 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 *or intend to join the Chamber upon acceptance to program.
  • Receive consent of immediate supervisor to participate.
  • Participate in the Orientation and at least four of the class sessions.

Classes on a series of Tuesday mornings from 8:30-10:30 a.m. *


Winter 2026 Class Cohort
February 24*
March 3
March 10
March 31
April 14
April 21
May 5
*Note this introductory session will take place from 8:30-11:30 a.m., and will introduce participants to the Enneagram. The Enneagram aims to help individuals understand their core motivations, behaviors, and patterns of thinking and feeling. It's used for self-discovery, personal growth, and improving relationships by providing insights into one's own personality and how it interacts with others.
Please note the website will be updated to reflect confirmed speakers.

If you are ready to join an elite group of less than 400 business and community leaders, apply now.
Deadline to apply is February 2 by COB. Notification of acceptance will be made by email the following week.

Tuition: $1,500, class is limited to 20 participants.
1.First and Last Name
2.Preferred Name or Nickname
3.Please indicate which class cohort you are applying for
4.Age, Gender, Ethnicity
5.Accommodation Request i.e. dietary, the way information is presented, etc. Please note that is to insure the most comfortable and successful environment for all program participants. This question is not "scored" for participation.
6.Company Name & Description of Duties
7.LinkedIn Profile
8.Email Address
9.Cell Phone Number
10.Name of Emergency Contact and Phone Number
11.How many years have you lived and/or worked in the Triangle?
12.What makes you a good candidate right now for the Emerging Leaders Program?
13.What specific skills or knowledge would you like to gain from participation in this program?
14.Have you applied or are you currently participating in any other leadership programs? If so, please provide the name and time commitment of participation.
15.Please list a personal or professional reference (not related to you). This should include their full name, relationship to self and an email address.
16.What does being an emerging leader mean to you?
17.What does being a person in a leadership role mean to you?
18.Were you referred to this program? If so, please include their name and if they are an Emerging Leaders Alumni.