Eligibility:

• Demonstrate leadership in your community.
• Be employed by a Chamber member company.
• Have an interest in furthering your knowledge about the Charleston Metro Area and community leadership.
• Commit to full participation in the Leadership Charleston program – the program requires a major time commitment.
• Attend a mandatory orientation session on September 7-8 at Wild Dunes Resort.
• Become active participants in advancing the community and making a positive contribution to the Charleston region post-graduation.

Application Process:

• There is a $45 fee to apply for Leadership Charleston. Once payment has been made, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the full application.
• A letter of endorsement must be received by June 28. This should be completed by your company Chief Executive or local area executive. This can be uploaded with your application or sent by email to tgordon@charlestonchamber.org with the subject line Leadership Charleston Letter of Endorsement.
• Upon acceptance, a headshot and profile information will be required.
• You will need to supply an email address that Leadership Charleston can use to communicate important program information throughout the class year. The class will also utilize social platforms for communication (Google forms, etc.).

Selection Process:

• A committee, comprised of Leadership Charleston Alumni, thoroughly evaluates all applications through a blind process without any knowledge of who the applicant is or where they are employed. Class members are selected based on their application responses, so please answer the questions as thoroughly and thoughtfully as possible.
• Timeline:
  • Select 2024 class participants
  • Notify all applicants of acceptance status no later than July 17
  • Tuition payment required upon acceptance and before August 11
  • Press Release announcement of class in August 2023