2026 L.E.A.D. East End
Date and Time
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Session 1: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Session 2: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Session 3: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Session 4: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Session 5: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Session 6: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Day of Giving Back: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Graduation Celebration: Friday, November 20, 2026
Location
At various East End business locations
Fees/Admission
Exclusive L.E.A.D Sponsor | $10,000
Shared L.E.A.D. Sponsor | $5,000
Supporting L.E.A.D. Sponsor | $2,000
Individual Pricing | $1,500 per person
Description
BUILDING THE EAST END'S EMERGING LEADERS
L.E.A.D. East End- Leadership, Engagement, Advancement & Development, invests in the development and coaching of next-level management, targeting individuals and companies who have prioritized the importance of taking their careers and businesses to the next level. This educational series focuses on leveraging the valuable professional development opportunity, with the importance of community involvement.
L.E.A.D. East End comprises six sessions that are customized experiences led by East End Business and Community leaders sharing best practices facing emerging leaders in today's business environment.
Click here to view additional information and to learn more about our recent graduating class, Cohort V.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Chamber Partners Only
- Max 20 Participants
- Pricing: $1,500 per person
- 6 Month Program + Volunteer Project + Graduation Celebration
- 2 Hour Courses | 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
- At various East End locations
EXCLUSIVE - MEMBERS ONLY
- Understanding Leadership and Management
- Managing Company Culture
- The difference between Sales and Marketing and its impact on Revenue Generation
- Inspirational Success Stories
- Learning about the rich history of the East End and its importance to Houston
- Exclusive introductions to East End C-Suite business leaders
APPLICATION PROCESS
- The deadline to apply is May 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- East End Chamber Board of Directors will review, and approve all applications that meet eligibility requirements.
- The class is limited to 20 members.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EXCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT ADVANCEMENT DEVELOPMENT SPONSOR | $10,000
- L.E.A.D East End Class of 2026 Presented by (Your Company Logo)
- Brand recognition on day-of materials
- Name listed on website
- Opportunity for a company representative to speak at various events during the program
- Enroll 2 participants in the program
- Opportunity to host session day at the site
- Reinforce the impact of your organization by sharing a collateral piece with participants
- Present remarks at the Opening and Graduation Programs
SHARED L.E.A.D SPONSOR | $5,000
- L.E.A.D East End Class of 2026 Supported by (Your Company Logo)
- Brand recognition on day-of materials
- Name listed on website
- Opportunity to host session day at the site
- Enroll 1 participant in the program
- Opportunity for a company representative to speak at various events during the program
- Reinforce the impact of your organization by sharing a collateral piece with participants
SUPPORTING L.E.A.D SPONSOR | $2,000
- L.E.A.D East End Class of 2026 Supported by (Your Company Name)
- Brand recognition on day-of materials
- Name listed on Chamber website
- Enroll 1 participant in the program
- Reinforce the impact of your organization by sharing a collateral piece with participants
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