Program Postponed, Session Dates Revised

Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce

Leadership OBX, a professional development program of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2021; with the continuing concerns regarding COVID-19 the program dates have been revised and the program will kick-off in January 2021. Thank you to the Outer Banks Hospital for being our Platinum Title Sponsor again this year.

The Outer Banks Chamber launched Leadership OBX in 2014 to develop a cohort of business professionals with a greater understanding of the Outer Banks region and a network of individuals ready to serve on boards and in other volunteer leadership roles in the region. The primary objective of Leadership OBX is to educate business and organizational professionals about economic, demographic and social resources, as well as the successes and challenges of our diverse area. The Class of 2021 runs from January 2021 through Mid-May 2021 and includes a welcome reception, retreat (Sunday/Monday), and 10 full-day sessions every 1-2 weeks all scheduled on Wednesdays. Program participants develop life-long friendships and enduring professional connections as well as a deeper understanding of the community we live in.

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