Through this year-long course, participants gain a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the various elements of the Greater Nashua community that make it such a great place in which to live, work, and raise a family. They get an inside perspective on Greater Nashua’s infrastructure, grow relationships with their peers, and meet industry leaders and important constituents through Greater Nashua’s premier leadership program.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHO SHOULD APPLY?  The Chamber seeks emerging and established leaders from diverse sectors of the Greater Nashua community with a strong desire to build connections within the region so they may successfully assume leadership roles within their organization(s) and in their communities. Candidates must be willing to commit time and energy to LGN, including attending and actively participating in the opening retreat, each monthly class, and any required additional preparation time outside of session days.

WHAT IS THE CLASS COMPOSITION? Our ideal class size is 20-25 members and we look for a good mix of individuals from non-profit, education, the arts, business, government, community groups, etc., and make selections based upon individual qualifications, balanced with a desire to create a diverse and stimulating class, made up of people with a commitment to the communities of Greater Nashua.

WHAT DOES THE TIME COMMITMENT LOOK LIKE? Leadership Greater Nashua’s program takes place on ten business days, during business
hours, from September 2024 through June 2025. A mandatory retreat [two full days, one overnight stay] will be held in September and graduation will be held in the evening in late May/early June 2025. Specific dates can be found on the GNCC website and on the final page of this application. There is also required reading and other program assignments, including the class Project, which will require time outside of the scheduled sessions.

Participants are expected to attend, be fully present, and participate in each session. Please consider your ability to attend ALL sessions before you apply. If a participant misses more than two sessions, they will be dropped from the program.

Applicants should have the support and commitment of their employers and will be required to submit the (below) applicant commitment form and the (separate) employer commitment form.

Employers will have the opportunity to opt in for a mid-year progress report.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO GAIN FROM THE PROGRAM? New friends! New professional connections! A wealth of knowledge! And newfound or expanded love for the Greater Nashua region!

Each session day is focused on a different topic as it relates to Greater Nashua (for instance: healthcare, education, arts & culture, etc.). For each day, we will put together a stimulating agenda featuring local leaders related to the topic for that month – both individual speakers and panels of thought leaders. Along with speakers, we’ll set up tours, and discussions to help you explore diverse ideas and challenge personal assumptions, provide reading materials, pre-work assignments, and more. Through all of these avenues throughout the program, you’ll get a chance to look behind the scenes at our local businesses and organizations and delve deeply into a variety of topics. You will leave each day inspired and with more knowledge and opportunities for engagement and impact.

WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS DUE? Registration for Leadership Greater Nashua Class of 2024-2025 is open. If you are interested in applying for the LGN Class of 2024-2025 please fill out the LGN application PDF under the applications tab.