Upcoming Events
Orientation
Location: Stryker Center
412 North Boundary Street, Room 127
Williamsburg, VA 23185
LEAD Class Retreat
Location: Roslyn Retreat Center, Richmond
8 a.m. - Departure from Home Depot (6700 Mooretown Road)
2 p.m. - Anticipated departure on Friday from Roslyn Center
Class Session - Caring for The Community
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
Class Session - Safeguarding The Community
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
Class Session - Governing The Community
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
Class Session - Arts & Culture in The Community
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
Class Session - Trip to Virginia General Assembly in Richmond (DATE TBD)
DATE TBD - The date will either be January 20th or January 27th
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
Class Session - Educating The Community
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
Class Session - Economic Development and Military
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
Class Session - Touring The Community
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
Class Session - Sustaining The Community
8 a.m. Departure from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (421 North Boundary Street)
LEAD Class of 2027 Graduation
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Class Debrief
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Reception at the Greater Williamsburg Sports & Events Center
Beats & Brews Alumni Event
Join us for Beats & Brews at Precarious Beer Project on Sunday, June 7 from 1-3:30 pm. Enjoy one free drink for LEAD alumni, chips, salsa, and queso, plus music trivia.
Class of 2027 Welcome Reception
Join us for an evening at The Williamsburg Winery as we warmly welcome the LEAD Class of 2027. This special reception offers a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate new beginnings, and build meaningful relationships. We look forward to raising a glass with you as we kick off an exciting journey ahead!
Class of 2027 Recruitment Social
Curious about local government? Education? Public safety? Economic development? LEAD Greater Williamsburg covers it all—from the inside. Join us next Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Frothy Moon Brewery to learn more. RSVP here!
Breakfast & Information Session
Learn more about LEAD, meet alumni, and discover how this leadership experience can help you grow professionally while making a difference in our community.
This event will take place at Williamsburg Landing (5700 Williamsburg Landing Dr.). Reservations for this event are closed.
LEAD 2025 Graduation
Join us in honoring the accomplishments of the LEAD Class of 2025 at a special graduation celebration on Wednesday, May 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the beautiful Kingsmill Resort's Burwell Ballroom. Enjoy an evening of camaraderie, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar as we recognize the next generation of leaders. Business attire preferred. RSVP by May 9.
People, Pets, and Pints at Precarious!
LEAD Alumni and the Class of 2025 are invited to connect, mingle, enjoy a free drink, play games and make a difference in the community! Please bring a food donation for FISH or the Heritage Humane Society.
Volunteer Market - Toano
The LEAD Class of 2025 invites YOU to learn more about volunteer opportunities in Greater Williamsburg through our project, H.O.W. (Hands On Williamsburg). Connect with local nonprofits at each of our three Volunteer Market Days, and learn how you can help support their work and serve our community!
Alumni Event - Yorktown's Sounds of Summer Concert with Slapnation
Join fellow alumni in LEAD’s VIP tent at one of Yorktown’s last Sounds of Summer concerts of the season! Come to Riverwalk Landing to hear Slapnation perform disco, Motown, and beach music on stage. Snacks and water will be provided.
People, Pets, and Pints at Precarious!
LEAD Alumni and the Class of 2025 are invited to connect, mingle, enjoy a free drink, play games and make a difference in the community! Please bring a food donation for FISH or the Heritage Humane Society.
Welcome Reception
LEAD Alumni will welcome the new LEAD Class of 2025 during a reception at the Freight Shed on May 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
New class members should meet at Riverwalk Restaurant at 3:30 p.m.
New class members may invite one guest who should meet at the Freight Shed closer to the start of the event.
Guest Speaker: Pamela McGregor, Executive Director, The Arc of Greater Williamsburg and LEAD Class of 2017
Cash Bar
Hors d’oeuvres
Business attire preferred
Please RSVP by May 6th