LEAD Adams
Learn, Engage, Adapt, Deliver.
A premier leadership program designed for emerging and established leaders who are committed to making a greater impact within their organization throughout Adams County.
Program sessions include a kick-off on 10/6/26, followed by Session 1 on 10/20/26, Session 2 on 11/17/26, Session 3 on 12/15/26, Session 4 on 2/16/27, Session 5 on 3/16/27, and Session 6 on 4/20/27. The program concludes with Graduation on 5/13/27.
The chamber of gettysburg & Adams County
Established in 1919, The Chamber of Gettysburg & Adams County is the largest business organization in Adams County. The Chamber’s mission is to support and strengthen its members and the Adams County area by promoting diverse economic opportunities through advocacy, building relationships, providing timely information, and developing leaders for the future. Developing the workforce and leaders of the future is a key focus in the Chamber’s Strategic Plan. It reflects our commitment to supporting individuals as they build the skills, experience, and confidence needed to grow in their careers, while also strengthening the long-term success of our local business community.
Who We Are
Gettysburg College
The Gathwait Leadership Center (GLC) is an endowed co-curricular leadership development program at Gettysburg College. Named after our benefactor, College emeriti trustee, and third generation business owner Bob Garthwait, Jr ‘82, we offer a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities for students, employees, alumni, and external groups to help leaners develop the skills and dispositions to lead for public purpose. Our team of four (4) full-time professionals, 20+ student leadership educators, and more than a dozen trained volunteers bring deep knowledge and expertise in facilitation, coaching, and outdoor experiential learning to serve hundreds of learners and scores of groups each year.
Program
Through an immersive, cohort-based experience, participants develop leadership skills across three critical levels.
At the self level, leaders deepen their emotional intelligence, clarify personal values, and build sustainable practices that support resilience and intentional action.
At the team level, participants strengthen their ability to communicate effectively, listen at deeper levels, navigate conflict, and understand group dynamics to build high-functioning, inclusive teams.
At the organizational level, the program explores vision & purpose; adaptive leadership; intercultural competence; and the role of active citizenship in shaping thriving organizations and communities.
Partners
Benefits
Engage in six (6) monthly high-impact, experiential learning based sessions focused on practical skill development.
Ongoing Development and Training
Gain access to usable tools and resources to develop yourself and your organization.
Gain Practical Tools
Build your network at six (6) monthly post-session networking luncheons featuring keynote speeches from accomplished community and business leaders.
Build A Network
Feel more connected to the Adams County community through generating new relationships with other cohort members.
Feel Connected
“A local leadership program provides a lot of value to our organization by creating opportunities for growth, networking, training, and unique community experiences that cannot be provided at work. There have been successful leadership programs in other nearby communities and being part of a new initiative here in Adams County will not only benefit individual organizations but will also provide benefits to our entire local community.”
Steve Rasmussen, CEO/GM
Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
“We are particularly drawn to this initiative because it brings together business leaders in a structured, cohort-based experience that is both practical and community-focused. The combination of hands-on learning, coaching, and peer accountability creates a more meaningful leadership experience than traditional classroom models.”
Michael A. Cogliano, Sr., DBA, MBA, FACHE
VP, WellSpan Health
President, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
For questions and more details
carries@gettysburg-chamber.org
717.334.8151