Leadership Lake Norman 2025/2026 - Registration Now Open!

Description

Leadership Lake Norman is a program sponsored by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce to develop a group of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing visionary and progressive leadership for the Lake Norman region. The program is an in-depth study of management styles, personalities, and involved activities to illustrate positive leadership opportunities. Taking place over an eight-month period, participants in Leadership Lake Norman have a chance to tour facilities, participate in informative seminars, and are enlightened to the resources available to them in the Lake Norman area. Once participants have completed Leadership Lake Norman, they will be well informed, and have a foundation for implementing their knowledge and skills to become a progressive citizen and leader at Lake Norman.  Stop by or call the office with any questions 704.892.1922 

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Participants in the Leadership Lake Norman program are required to attend the overnight retreat and the Graduation exercise. All other full day sessions are required with only one absence allowed. These attendance requirements reflect the commitment necessary to receive a meaningful experience from your investment in the program. Participants will need to budget additional time upon the completion of the program for the class project. Casual dress is recommended at all sessions with the exception of the Graduation.

Tuition for the program is $450 for Chamber Members and $600 for non-members. Participants may have all or part of their tuition paid for by their employer. The invaluable resources and contacts made through this program are a major investment in your future civic and business opportunities. Applicant understands that in order to graduate and receive a plaque from Leadership Lake Norman, they must attend the overnight retreat, graduation and five of the six full day sessions

Program Details

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - Reception/Orientation

Bethelwoods, York County, SC Thursday & Friday, September 18 & 19, 2025 

Sponsored by Shared Resources—Technology Solutions

Thursday, October 23, 2025 - History & Education

Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank

Thursday, December 4, 2025 - Government/Crime/Law

Sponsored by The Range at Lake Norman

Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Economic Development

Sponsored by MSC

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Travel & Tourism 

Sponsored by EnergyUnited

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Health Care 

Sponsored by Novant Health

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Community Infrastructure 

Sponsored by Duke Energy/McGuire Nuclear Station

Graduation TBA