Emerging Leaders
2023 Program Sponsor
The Emerging Leaders Program equips future influential decision-makers in Union County with comprehensive professional and personal skills, engaged civic knowledge, and active community service.
Professional Development
Community Engagement
Community Service
Program Elements
Emerging Leaders Luncheons
- » 4 Professional Development Luncheons
- » Local professional leaders will share the skills that have helped them advance in their careers.
- » Attendees will discuss in small groups how they can apply the topics presented.
Emerging Leaders Seminars
- » 2 Seminars a year
- » How to be a Good Board Member
- » Sausage Making: North Carolina’s Legislative Process
Community Service Opportunities
- » Quarterly projects serving nonprofits in Union County
- » See your impact! Each year, we’ll track the combined service hours Emerging Leaders across Union County contribute to our community
- » Collection of donations at each event to support local nonprofits
Members who join the Emerging Leaders Program (membership information below) and attend all 4 luncheons and 2 seminars will have the opportunity to receive a professionally produced headshot.
The luncheons, seminars, and community service projects are open to all. However, only members of the Emerging Leaders Program can take advantage of the Professional Headshot Offer. In order to qualify, you must pay a $25 membership fee, attend all 4 luncheons and both training seminars. Headshots will be taken at the Chamber office following the final training seminar. Exact date to be announced.
2023 Emerging Leaders Lunches
January 24
Building Authentic Relationships
Robyn Barriffe, Senior Director of Nursing, Novant Health
Collecting items for Council on Aging in Union County
March 28
Creating a Trustworthy Personal Brand
Jessica Graham, Owner Fionix Consulting
Collecting items for Community Shelter of Union County
June 6
Making an Impact Wherever You Are
Ashley Lantz, MPA Union County Social Services Division Director
Collecting supplies for the Department of Social Services
August 29
Creating Change in Your Organization
Andrew Friend, Executive Director Council on Aging
Collecting items for the Humane Society of Union County
2023 Emerging Leaders Seminars
July 25
How to Be a Good Board Member
Collecting items for Alliance for Children
October 31
Sausage Making: North Carolina’s Legislative Process
Brian Francis, Advocacy Consultant
Collecting toys for the Christmas Bureau
2023 Community Service Projects
We will host quarterly community service projects. Details on the exact dates, nonprofits, and opportunities will be updated once they are scheduled.
You can find a list of Union County Chamber member nonprofits here if you are looking for opportunities to serve on your own.
Click here for more details on all the Emerging Leaders events
Join the Emerging Leaders Program NOW!
How do I join the Emerging Leaders Program?
- » Must be employed by a member of the Union County Chamber (Click here for a Chamber Member Directory)
- » Must be engaged in business in Union County
- » Must pay Annual Membership Fee of $25.
Contact a member of YOUR Chamber Team at (704)289-4567 or info@unioncountycoc.com.
