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Applications for 2022-23 Leadership Catawba are open!

Through personal and professional development and broad exposure to the community, Leadership Catawba equips professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective leaders committed to the future of Catawba County. 

Since 1974, Leadership Catawba has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents with information about the social, economic, and political dynamics of our community.  The program challenges each participant not only to be an effective and influential leader within their own organization, but to lead within our greater community through personal commitment and involvement.

The program is limited to one (1) participant per business, ensuring the greatest exposure to other community and business leaders throughout the county. Should a second team member be interested in attending, their completed application will be placed on a wait list, pending availability.

Application Quick Facts:.

  • Participants are selected on a first come basis,
  • Application deadline is June 10th or when a class capacity of thirty-five (35), is reached, whichever comes first.
  • A delay in submitting a completed application may result in being placed on the wait list for the 2023-24 program.
  • The program is limited to one (1) participant per business, ensuring the greatest exposure to other community and business leaders throughout the county. Should a second team member be interested in attending, their completed application will be placed on a wait list, pending availability.
  • To submit a completed online application a high-resolution headshot is required for marketing purposes.  Image requirements: 300 dpi at 5”w: x 7”h at minimum (1500 px x 2100 px).
  • Tuition for Leadership Catawba is $1,195 for members and $1,395 for nonmembers. Tuition is due by July 22, 2022. Tuition covers all program costs including but not limited to orientation, retreat, meals and graduation.

Application deadline is June 10 or when thirty-five (35) completed applications are received, whichever comes first. Apply here!

For Leadership Catawba inquires, contact:

Kim Dahlsten, IOM
Director of Leadership Catawba
Vice President of Operations
The Chamber of Catawba County
kdahlsten@catawbachamber.org

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