Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders
2026-2027 Leadership Applications Now Open
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026-2027 Fairfield Leadership Program!
Invest in the future leaders of your organization.
Ideal candidates are rising stars in any organization who demonstrate commitment to community service and have potential for effective, responsible leadership.
Applications are due to Cheryl Barber via email (cheryl@lancoc.org) by Friday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.
All applications must be submitted in Word document formats (.doc or .docx)
2026-2027 Fairfield Leadership Calendar and Course Topics
About Fairfield Leadership
Fairfield Leadership is an eight-month program offered by the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce.
The program is designed to help the Lancaster and Fairfield County community meet its need for the active participation of informed, dedicated community leaders.
The Leadership Program is based on leadership principles designed to help participants develop into more effective leaders.
These principles include:
Visionary Leadership
Customer-Driven Excellence
Organizational and Personal learning
Valuing employees and partners
Agility
Focus on the future
Managing for innovation
Management by fact
Social responsibility
Focus on results and creating value
Systems perspective
2025-2026 Leadership Presentations
Take a look at our latest group of Leadership graduates and their project presentations.
Special thanks to each of the non-profit organizations for their participation, and congratulations to the 32 Leadership graduates who completed the program!