Wilson Leadership Institute

In 2015, Wilson Forward partnered with the Wilson Chamber of Commerce and the Wilson Economic Development Council to offer the Wilson Leadership Institute (formerly named the Impact Initiative) to benefit our community. The program is currently led by the leadership of Wilson Forward and Wilson Chamber of Commerce.

The Wilson Leadership Institute is designed specifically to identify, train, and deploy individuals with an interest in representative leadership positions in and for Wilson.  Click HERE for more information about WLI.

Applications for Cohort VI of Wilson Leadership Institute opens on Monday, October 2, 2023.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this valuable leadership training opportunity, click on the link below to access the application.  Applicants should save the following important dates as part of the application process:

• Monday, October 2, 2023:  Application window opens
• Friday, November 17, 2023:  Application window closes.  No further applications will be accepted after this date.  Applicants will be notified by Tuesday, November 21 if they have been chosen as a program finalist.
• Monday, December 4, 2023 (4:00pm):  Program information session for invited finalists (one of two.  Finalists are only required to attend ONE information session).
• Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (4:00pm):  Program information session for invited finalists (one of two.  Finalists are only required to attend ONE information session).
• Tuition for participation is $500 and is due by January 1, 2024, payable to the Wilson Commerce Foundation.

Finalists who accept a position in the cohort are expected to attend all mandatory program sessions, which occur on the third Wednesday of every month, January through September, unless notified otherwise.  Sessions take place at the Wilson Chamber of Commerce (200 Nash St. NE) from 8:00am until noon.