Leadership Beckley Program
Leadership Beckley is a multi-week program sponsored by Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. This program was established to develop the leadership potential of selected individuals and prepare them for greater civic responsibility and involvement. This program provides a forum for future leaders to develop and connect in the Beckley-Raleigh County community and beyond.
Join a class of leaders that will guide our community into the future – You’ll be a part of a group of over 100 Leadership Beckley alumni interested in becoming active leaders in our area, learning all they can about how to get more involved.
Leadership Beckley is ready and willing to help anyone to be more involved in leading our community into the future. Some past graduates are already in positions of leadership and involvement with various businesses, organizations and groups here in our community, across our State and even around the world!
2023 Leadership Beckley Application Now Available!
SESSION SUBJECTS include but are not limited to these categories:
LEADERSHIP
NON-PROFITS
COMMUNITY SERVICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TOURISM
EDUCATION
ARTS
SMALL BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CITY / COUNTY GOVERNMENT
HEALTHCARE
2023 Sessions will kick-off on September 2023
For more information or to submit your Application to Leadership Beckley please contact
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce 304-252-7328.
Applications can be emailed to chamber@brccc.com
We look forward to welcoming you into our alumni of LEADERSHIP BECKLEY
Help us give back to our community
Support “The Giving Circle” Legacy Fund through Beckley Area Foundation
The mission of the Leadership Beckley Giving Circle is to build a community of leadership and mentoring within Raleigh County and create a permanent legacy by improving leadership development in our area though charitable and scholarship funds in order to strengthen the community.
Give to the Giving Circle here
Join our “Speakers Bureau”
The Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee along with Leadership Beckley has formed a group of area member business representatives (Speakers Bureau) interested in speaking to Raleigh County students by invitation from teachers on specific careers and topics related to their business, interests or expertise. Learn more here
LEADERSHIP BECKLEY SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT LEVELS 2023
Be A Leader Level $1000
Includes:
Company logo on front of the 2023 Leadership Beckley notebook binder
Company logo on Leadership Beckley Web Page https://brccc.com/leadership-beckley
Company logo displayed at all 2023 Leadership Beckley Sessions
Includes $250 Application Fee for 2023 Leadership Beckley class
Includes $100 Donation to Leadership Beckley / BAF Giving Circle Fund
Support A Leader Level $750
Includes:
Company logo inside of the 2023 Leadership Beckley notebook binder
Company logo on Leadership Beckley Web Page https://brccc.com/leadership-beckley
Company logo displayed at all 2023 Leadership Beckley Sessions
Includes $100 Donation to Leadership Beckley / BAF Giving Circle Fund
Encourage A Leader Level $500
Includes:
Company logo inside of the 2023 Leadership Beckley notebook binder
Company logo on Leadership Beckley Web Page https://brccc.com/leadership-beckley
Company logo displayed at all 2023 Leadership Beckley Sessions
Includes $50 Donation to Leadership Beckley / BAF Giving Circle Fund
Class of 2017
Class of 2018
Class of 2019
Class of 2021
Class of 2022
We appreciate the time and effort by Leadership Beckley Class graduates for completing the Leadership Beckley Program, to learn about our community, to better understand how community organizations operate and to possibly be willing to step into leadership positions within our community.
Leadership Beckley Application
Thank you for your interest in being a part of the Leadership Beckley class of 2023.
Join a class of leaders that will guide our community into the future – You’ll be a part of a group of over 100 Leadership Beckley alumni interested in becoming active leaders in our area, learning all they can about how to get more involved.
Please see information below about the 2023 program and complete the application.
2023 LEADERSHIP Beckley Session Schedule:
Kick-Off Session
Wednesday, September 13
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Beckley’s Historic Black Knight
(Leadership)
Session #2
Wednesday, September 27
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Lake Stephens
(Economic Development)
Session #3
Wednesday, October 11
1:30pm – 4:30pm
The Resort at Glade Springs “Fright Nights”
(Tourism)
Session #4
Wednesday, October 25
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location TBD
(Education)
Session #5
Thursday, November 2
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Bechtel Summit Reserve
(Small Business)
Session #6
Wednesday, November 29
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Cabins at Pine Haven
(Non Profit Organizations / Volunteering)
Session #7
Wednesday, December 13
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Beckley Art Center
(Arts)
Session #8
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location TBD
(Community Service)
Session #9
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
1:30pm – 4:30pm
New Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office
(City / County Government)
Session #10
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
(Healthcare)
2023 Class Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
11:30am – 1:30pm
Location TBD
