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LEAD Greater Williamsburg Application Form

Participation in LEAD Greater Williamsburg is open to persons living and/or working in the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce area. If selected, you are expected to devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. The Selection Committee seeks a diverse representation of the community from business, education, the arts, military, government, community and faith-based organizations, and ethnic and minority groups. Candidates need not have community leadership experience; however, expressed interest in the community service is essential. Class size will be determined by the number of and quality of applicants. Approximately 25-35 individuals may be selected for the program. Learn more about the LEAD program.
Application Requirements
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Employer Endorsement
All applications and supporting documents must be received by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce no later than 5 p.m. February 27, 2026.

Name

Phone Number

Email

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

I live in...

I live in...
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Length of time living in Greater Williamsburg

Employer Name

Job Title

Employer Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

I work in...

I work in...
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Provide a brief description of your job responsibilities

Community & Volunteer Involvement

List the names of community/volunteer organizations you are involved with. Please include a brief description of your role/responsibilities in these organizations.

Business/Professional/Community Affiliations

List the names of business/ professional/ community affiliations you are involved with. Please include a brief description of your role/responsibilities in these organizations

General Info

What interests you about LEAD Greater Williamsburg?

What are you expecting to gain from participating in LEAD Greater Williamsburg?

What will you contribute to LEAD Greater Williamsburg, should you be selected?

What community issue(s) concern you?

How did you hear about Lead Greater Williamsburg? If LEAD alumni recruited you please provide the person's name.

To certify completion of LEAD Greater Williamsburg, a participant is expected to attend all the following sessions:
- Welcome Reception and Class Reception: May 20, 2026. An evening to meet your classmates, recognize sponsors, and receive an overview of the class.
- Class Orientation: Thursday, September 10, 2026. A day to officially kick off your LEAD journey. Learn about the program, class project, expectations, and network with class members.
- Retreat: Sept. 24 & 25, 2026. A two-day, overnight meeting at Chanco on the James for team building and to begin brainstorming on the class project.-
- Nine full-day sessions (one full weekday each month), the second Wednesday, October 2026 through May 2027 for LEAD class sessions.
- An additional day in January 2026 for a visit to the General Assembly and legislators representing Greater Williamsburg.
- Class Debrief and Graduation: May 19, 2027.
- A class project that will require additional hours outside scheduled class meetings - anticipated to be 40-60 additional hours depending on the nature of the project

Supplemental Documentation

Recommendation Letter #1

Recommendation Letter #2

Resume

Employer Endorsement

I understand that failure to attend any full session may result in dismissal and forfeiture of tuition.

I understand that failure to attend any full session may result in dismissal and forfeiture of tuition.
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Participants in LEAD Greater Williamsburg may be photographed for promotional purposes. The images will be used as LEAD sees fit. Images and participants contact information may be published on the LEAD alumni website (password protected)

Participants in LEAD Greater Williamsburg may be photographed for promotional purposes. The images will be used as LEAD sees fit. Images and participants contact information may be published on the LEAD alumni website (password protected)
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