Leadership Kanawha Valley 2025-26

Date and Time

Thursday Nov 6, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Full-day program sessions are scheduled on the following Thursdays during October 2025 - May 2026. Please note that these dates are subject to change prior to the start of the program and your attendance at the first session is mandatory. Each session typically runs from 9:00AM - 4:00 PM, but times are subject to change prior to the start of the program.

Thursday, Oct 2
Thursday, Nov. 6
Thursday, Dec. 4
Thursday, Jan. 15
Thursday, Feb. 5
Thursday, March 5
Thursday, Apr. 2
Thursday, May 7

*Program sessions are subject to change. Participants must attend seven of the eight scheduled program sessions to graduate.

Location

Leadership Kanawha Valley locations vary each month.

Fees/Admission

Registration is $550 for Alliance members and $750 for future Alliance members.
This fee includes all program expenses and admission to Alliance Business After Hours networking events October 2025 - May 2026.

If you are not yet a member of the Alliance, we invite you to join today. Please call 304-340-4253 for membership information.

Cancellation Policy: We understand plans may change due to professional obligations. Cancellations after September 9 will result in a $100 reduction from your tuition refund to cover the cost of materials. There will be no refunds after October 2.

Contact Information

Susie Salisbury
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Description

Leadership Kanawha Valley is a program to develop, support and connect emerging talent throughout the region. From young professionals to senior executives, the program gives participants the tools, knowledge, experiences and connections to enhance their community impact.

Sponsored by WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals and Fifth Third Bank, Leadership Kanawha Valley builds strong connections across private, public and nonprofit sectors and helps graduates find their place in the community.

Through the eight-month program, participants learn about the issues shaping the community from the experts working on them, form lasting bonds with classmates who are active leaders and strengthen professional skills with a leadership development curriculum. The program works to inspire participants to become more impactful leaders and maintain involvement in the social, business and political fabric of the community.

Since 2004, more than 450 have joined the Leadership Kanawha Valley alumni network.