Leadership Brunswick County is a program sponsored by the Southport-Oak Island Area, North Brunswick and Brunswick County Chambers of Commerce to develop corps of informed, committed and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for Brunswick County. Beginning each September for nine months, program participants travel throughout the county visiting various locations and interacting with existing leaders in social, political, economic, cultural and educations systems.
Since 1996, Leadership Brunswick County has been a program sponsored by the Southport-Oak Island Area, North Brunswick and Brunswick County Chambers of Commerce to develop corps of informed, committed and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for Brunswick County. It is designed to identify highly-motivated, emerging leaders and educate them about the needs of our community, as well as the dynamics of social and economic changes.
Working to develop and enrich existing and emerging community leaders who are qualified and committed to the growth and well-being of Brunswick County, the program provides opportunity for participants to learn about the needs of the county and the individuals responsible for providing services to meet those needs. For Brunswick County to thrive and prosper in the next century we will need dedicated leaders with new ideas working together.
Selection for participants in the program requires the applicants to already demonstrate a sincere commitment to serve Brunswick County through community involvement. Applicants should currently hold, be retired from, or have the potential to advance to a management/leadership position. Applicants must reside and/or work in Brunswick County and desire to participate in a nine-month program that promises to challenge and enrich them.
EXPECTATIONS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS
Attend a mandatory orientation retreat on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Attend eight (8) sessions as indicated below, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (every third Wed., dates subject to change)
October 15, 2025 – History and Culture of Brunswick County
November 19, 2025 – Municipal, County and State Governments
December 10, 2025 – Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement (second Wednesday)
January 21, 2026 – Education
February 18, 2026 – Economic Future of Brunswick County
March 18, 2026- Health and Human Services
April 15, 2026 – Natural Resources and Environment
May 20, 2026- Graduation & Next Steps
Attend Orientation Retreat – September 17th
Attend at least six (6) sessions to qualify for graduation October – April
Attend at least three enrichment activities provided by the chambers in Brunswick County.
Attend one regular municipal or county meeting in person. Participant to provide supporting documentation.
Volunteer a minimum of 10 hours total at a Brunswick County non-profit organization not affiliated with participant.
Attend All County Chamber Business Networking After Hours event hosted by BCC – TBA @ BCC VWEC
Business conflicts are not considered extenuating circumstances.