Community Leadership
Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley (CLWV) is a nine-month journey of personal growth, professional development, and deeper community understanding. Through immersive sessions led by local experts and tours of key regional facilities, you’ll explore critical issues like economic development, healthcare, education, agriculture, and more. Along the way, you'll build a strong network of engaged peers and leaders.
Whether you’ve just moved here or are a longtime resident, this unique experience will deepen your understanding, grow your influence, and inspire you to lead with purpose.
Topics Covered:
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Education
- Public Safety
- Local Government
- State Government
- Hydro power
- Social Services
Now accepting applications for Class 23! Space is limited so applicants are encouraged to apply early.
There are 9 sessions beginning in September. Classes are typically held from 8:30am to 4:00pm on one Friday per month. Locations vary each month between Chelan and Douglas County facilities. Lunch is included.
Successful completion of the program ends with a graduation celebration in June. Graduates are then invited to become members of the CLWV Alumni Group.
Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce
137 N Wenatchee Avenue, Suite 101
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509.662.2116
Chelsea@Wenatchee.org
What did graduates have to say...
“It was a valuable opportunity to network with a number of community leaders while experiencing diverse exposure to businesses and other organizations in our community”
Tom Robbins
Chief of Police - retired
Wenatchee Police Department
“Having the opportunity to meet a group of business leaders and develop relationships that have continued through the years has been invaluable. Learning about and touring many of the different businesses that operate in our communities opened our eyes to what all our valley has to offer. It was a great experience."
Lynn Bourton, PHR
Administrative Services Manager
Link Transit
“It was a very educational and helpful program to have the opportunity to learn more about organizations and companies in our valley. Also, a wonderful resource to network with other professionals in different fields. I thoroughly enjoyed the program.”
Carole Keane
Managing Broker
Coldwell Banker LaVigne
“The WVCC Leadership Program provides a fantastic opportunity to learn from one another, share operational and leadership strategies across a host of industries and develop within each of us the capacity to not only lead within our own industries but in the greater community as well.”
George Velasquez
Chelan PUD