A 9-Month Leadership Cohort
The Chamber introduces Leadership Canal Winchester, a 9-month program offering a path to purposeful community service and leadership development.
Developed with local executive coaches and business leaders, Leadership Canal Winchester provides experienced and emerging leaders with a meaningful investment, both in themselves and in our community.
The inaugural class is currently full! You may submit an application to be added to the waitlist.
What To Expect
A transformative small-group experience
Each monthly session runs three hours, typically on the first Friday morning of the month. This fits within a working schedule while honoring the depth the program requires.
Participants gain valuable insights from and connections to executive coaches as well as local government and business leaders.
This program covers personal growth, civic engagement and networking while offering tools for transformation. You will graduate in May 2027 with a network of peers who know and support you.
Program Details
■ Duration: 9 months
■ Dates: September 2026 – May 2027
■ Sessions: Monthly, typically first Friday
■ Length: 3 hours per session
■ Cohort size: 12–15 participants
■ Graduation: May 2027
Investment
Chamber Members
Non-Members
Program fee:
$997 for Chamber Members
$1,097 for Non-Members
Payment plan option: Reserve your spot with a $97 deposit and pay $100 monthly thereafter.
What’s Included
■ 9-month program tuition
■ Books and materials
■ Certificate upon successful completion of the program
■ Free headshot ($150 value)
■ Featured on Chamber website and social media
Session Dates
Thursday, September 3 from 3-5pm
Kickoff Event!
Friday, October 2 from 9am-12pm
Emotional intelligence, city walking tour
Friday, November 6 from 9am-12pm
Identify your strengths as a leader, health facility tour & panel discussion on workplace wellness
Friday, December 4 from 9am-12pm
Civic leadership, city hall tour
Friday, January 8 from 9am-12pm
Building an effective team, business leader panel
Friday, February 5 from 9am-12pm
Service leadership, local nonprofit organization tour
Friday, March 5 from 9am-12pm
School district shadowing experience
Friday, April 2 from 9am-12pm
Calm communication and work-life balance
Friday, May 7 from 9am-12pm
Graduation! Present impact of service project(s).
*A group service project will take place during this journey. Please note that sessions are subject to change.
Program Overview
Download our one-page program overview to share with your team.
Apply Today
The inaugural class is currently full! You may submit an application to be added to the waitlist.
Refund Policy
Program tuition is non-refundable, but may be transferred to another person. No more than two sessions may be missed to graduate.