Emerging Leaders
2026 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
Chair
Kyle Bates – Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Co-Chair
Ashley Nowell – City of Monroe
Interested in Joining the Emerging Leaders Program?
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
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.
2026 Emerging Leaders Lunches
January 28
Leading While You’re Still Learning
Monica York – Matriarch Solutions
March 25
TBA
June 23
TBA
September 24
TBA
2025 Emerging Leaders Seminars
August 6
Nonprofit Support Workshop
October 29
Public Policy Workshop
Click here for more details on all the Emerging Leaders events
Accepting Applications for the Emerging Leaders Steering Committee
We are now accepting applications for the Emerging Leaders Program Committee. This committee meets regularly to help develop, plan, and execute the Union County Chamber Emerging Leaders Program.
