LAKE NORMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Leadership Lake Norman
Discover Your Community. Develop Your Leadership.
Go beyond the familiar. Meet the people, explore the places, and gain the perspective to make a meaningful difference in the region you call home.
A Closer Look. A Broader Perspective.
The Chamber’s leadership programs connect adults and students with the resources, institutions, and community issues that shape Lake Norman. Facility visits, seminars, and shared experiences bring leadership into focus.
Explore
Look behind the scenes of the community around you.
Connect
Build relationships through conversations and shared discovery.
Contribute
Bring fresh understanding to the way you lead and serve.
2026–2027 PROGRAM
Adult Leadership Lake Norman
The eight-month adult program explores leadership through local institutions, regional issues, and group learning. Participants also complete a class project.
Tuition & Commitment
Chamber members: $450 | Non-members: $600
Orientation, the overnight retreat, and graduation are mandatory. Attend at least five of six full-day sessions and allow additional time for the class project. Casual dress is recommended except at graduation.
Adult Brochure & ApplicationRegistration Closed for 2027
The 2026–2027 class is underway. Contact the Chamber about availability or a future class.
2026–2027 Adult Schedule
September 10, 2026 • 4:00 PM
Reception & Orientation
Mandatory • Lake Norman Chamber Office
September 17–18, 2026
Overnight Retreat
Bethelwoods, York County, SC • Shared Resources—Technology Solutions
October 22, 2026
History & Education
HomeTrust Bank
December 3, 2026
Government, Crime & Law
The Range at Lake Norman
January 28, 2027
Economic Development
MSC
February 25, 2027
Travel, Tourism & Arts
EnergyUnited
March 25, 2027
Health Care
Novant Health
April 22, 2027
Community Infrastructure
Duke Energy / McGuire Nuclear Station
To be announced
Graduation
Details will be shared when confirmed
From the program archives: Class of 2020–2021
LEADERSHIP STARTS WITH CURIOSITY
Junior Leadership Lake Norman
For rising high school juniors, this program introduces regional resources and leadership opportunities through tours and seminars. Students explore how their community works while developing their own perspective.
2026–2027 Junior Schedule
October 1, 2026 • 4:00 PM
Reception & Orientation
Mandatory • Lake Norman Chamber Office
Confirm with Chamber
One-Day Retreat
Rural Hill • 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville
November 12, 2026
History & Education
January 14, 2027
Government, Crime & Law
February 11, 2027
Community Infrastructure
March 11, 2027
Health Care
To be announced
Graduation
Please confirm the retreat date and time with the Chamber; the current webpage and brochure list different details.
Leadership program photo from the Chamber’s archives
Take the Next Step
Have questions about participation, schedules, or a future class? Contact Brett Hicks at hicks@lakenormanchamber.org or (704) 892-1922, ext. 2201.
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