Lead Greater Williamsburg

03/05/2026

Reminder: The application extension for the LEAD Greater Williamsburg Class of 2027 closes tomorrow, Friday, March 6th. This is the FINAL chance to apply and make an impact in your community! Learn more and access the application: leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org
Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

03/02/2026

📣 Great News!

Due to strong interest and requests for additional time, the application deadline for the LEAD Greater Williamsburg Class of 2027 has been extended to Friday, March 6.

If you or someone you know is ready to grow as a leader and deepen their impact in our community, there’s still time to apply.

🔗 Apply today: www.leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org
Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

02/26/2026

Want the inside story on how Greater Williamsburg really works? LEAD takes you there. Applications due TOMORROW: leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org

02/25/2026

10 months. 9 topics. 1 transformative experience. LEAD Greater Williamsburg applications are OPEN through Friday, February 27th. leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

02/23/2026

Behind every thriving community? Leaders who showed up. Be one of them. Final week to apply to LEAD Greater Williamsburg for the Class of 2027: leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

02/19/2026

Your next chapter starts here.

LEAD Greater Williamsburg is looking for professionals who are ready to:

Deepen their understanding of our community
Connect with influential leaders across sectors
Work on projects that create lasting impact
Join a 30-year network of community champions

This program runs every other year—so don't miss your chance to be part of the next class. Class of 2027 applications are due next Friday, February 27th.

Whether you're new to the area or have called Greater Williamsburg home for years, LEAD will transform how you see – and serve – our community.

Apply now: leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org
Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

02/17/2026

30 years of developing community leaders. Hundreds of alumni making a difference. Your turn? Apply to LEAD Greater Williamsburg: leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org
Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

02/12/2026

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes in our community?
LEAD Greater Williamsburg gives you that access.

Here's what the program covers:
Local Government & Mock City Council
Courts & Public Safety
Health & Human Services
Pre-K–12 & Higher Education
Economic Drivers: Business & Military
Environment & Urbanization
History, Culture & Media

Plus a two-day retreat, a collaborative class project, and connections with community leaders you won't find anywhere else.

It's immersive. It's transformative. It's LEAD.

Applications are open now! leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org
Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

02/10/2026

Join us this Thursday to learn more about the LEAD Program, meet Alumni, and how to apply for the Class of 2027 - applications close at the end of the month! RSVP today: https://form.jotform.com/260344336001140

02/06/2026

Want to make a real difference in Greater Williamsburg?

LEAD Greater Williamsburg is now accepting applications for its next class!

This isn't your typical leadership program. Over 10 months, you'll go behind the scenes of our community – meeting the people who shape local government, public safety, education, healthcare, and more. You'll tackle a hands-on project that creates real change. And you'll build relationships with fellow leaders that last a lifetime.

For 30 years, LEAD has been developing community leaders who make Williamsburg, James City County, and York County better places to live, work, and do business.

If you have a passion for leadership and a desire to make a difference where you live – this is your moment.

Learn more and apply: leadgreaterwilliamsburg.org
Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

02/04/2026

Curious about local government? Education? Public safety? Economic development? LEAD Greater Williamsburg covers it all—from the inside. Join us next Thursday to learn more! https://form.jotform.com/260344336001140 Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

01/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who registered to attend our Class of 2027 Recruitment Breakfast on Friday! We are at capacity and can no longer take RSVP's. Interested candidates can find information about the application process on our website:

Application Process LEAD Greater Williamsburg creates opportunities for participants to enhance their leadership skills while learning more about themselves and their community. This highly interactive program features a mix of behind-the-scenes exploration of important community services, engaging....