The Emerging Leaders Summer Institute is a program designed to generate professional training and development, mentorship, community engagement and recruitment opportunities.

The purpose is to identify, develop and empower “Emerging Leaders”, specifically minorities, small business owners and innovative professionals poised to move into the next level of community and business leadership.

Program Strategies

• Communicate with community leaders and businesses
• Professional and personal leadership development and civic engagement
• Extensive networking with a diverse group of peers
• Discovering your strengths and how to apply them as a leader

Program Dates

• Monday, July 10th – Orientation and Reception
• Tuesday, July 11th – Retreat
• Wednesday, July 19th – Technology, Innovation and Industry
• Wednesday, July 26th  – Education and Leadership Development
• Wednesday, August 9th —Government/Civic Engagement
• Graduation – To Be Determined

Cost includes lunch and materials. While many candidates are sponsored by their employer, a limited number of partial scholarships are available.

• Non-profit $225
• Small/Minority Business $275
• Corporate $500

For more information contact Les Echols of the Florence Chamber at (843) 665-0515.