Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 (Raleigh Chamber of Commerce)

Celebrating over a decade of leadership impact, Emerging Leaders, established in 2011, is a dynamic 8-week program designed to expand the capacity of tomorrow's leaders. Limited to 20 participants each session, this exclusive cohort experience immerses professionals in leadership strategies, emerging local trends, and peer-driven learning in an intimate, high-impact environment.

Through a curated blend of personal evaluation, small-group interactions, and engagement with Raleigh-area executives and business leaders, participants acquire actionable skills, sharpen self-awareness, and broaden their networks. Since its launch, the program has empowered over 400 participants to elevate their leadership and make meaningful community impact.

Schedule

All classes are held on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., except the first class which will be held from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

• October 6 - Welcome - Kickoff - Class Coach
• October 13 - Matt Chambers, Vice President of Project Development, Clancy & Theys Construction Company
• October 20 - Creighton Blackwell, Chief Community and Public Affairs Officer, Coastal Credit Union
• October 27 - Don Mial, Chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners
• November 3 - Patricia Burch, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Raleigh
• November 10 - Rick Guirlinger, Owner and President, Bourke Services, LLC
• November 17 - Kristen M. Hess, Founder and CEO, HH Architecture
• December 1 - Danny Rosin, Co-Founder, Brand Fuel

Register for the Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 Cohort here.

For questions, email Devin Brown.