History: The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce established Leadership Charlottesville in 1982 as an "economic development" initiative in order to advance a key Chamber program to serve our member enterprises' efforts to help build an active corps of engaged, dedicated civic leaders. Leadership Charlottesville has become and remains a signature Chamber member-service, community-building program.
Since 1982, our Chamber has graduated more than 700 individuals from Leadership Charlottesville. They are now challenging themselves, serving their employers and our community in active community-building efforts. You can be a part of this dedicated, dynamic, and successful group of citizens.
How It Works: Leadership Charlottesville (LC) is a 10-month tuition-based program that begins in September and ends with a Spring graduation. The fall program consists of eleven sessions built around a curriculum of community issues. Attendance at the opening Orientation, Opening Retreat, and Closing Fall session are mandatory. The remaining eight sessions generally meet on consecutive Wednesday afternoons at designated locations around the community. At least 80% of the weekly sessions must be attended to qualify for a certificate of graduation.
View the Fall Program Schedule
Additional program requirements include (1) completion of a community service project, and (2) declaration of civic involvement in service to our Greater Charlottesville Communities.
Who: Profiles of LC participants include:
- Senior Level executives
- Nonprofit executives and staff
- Self-employed entrepreneurs
- Local Government employees
- Community leaders who are looking to create positive impact through community projects
If you are an existing and emerging leader from the corporate, nonprofit, government and small business sector, then this program is for you!
Outcomes/Benefits:
Benefits of LC for employers
Benefits of LC for participants
Benefits of LC for the community
Testimonials from Graduates view here
Learn More:
To learn more about Leadership Charlottesville such as upcoming events and how to apply please download a Leadership Charlottesville brochure or application.
Class Projects: As part of the Leadership Charlottesville program, class members participate in project teams to address significant community needs. In order to offer the best possible project offerings, we are requesting project ideas from community organizations. Here are the links to the "project guidelines" and the "project proposal form".
The Leadership Charlottesville Alumni Association (LCAA) is an alumni organization for graduates of the Leadership Charlottesville. LCAA's mission is to support LC graduates in dynamic community leadership opportunities and to inspire active community involvement. To learn more about LCAA visit www.cvillelcaa.org.
