Program Values

Through the exchange of viewpoints and experiences, participants are exposed to the challenges, opportunities, and vital issues affecting the greater Manchester community.

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What to Expect

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The LGM Experience

LGM begins in August with orientation and a group retreat followed by nine daylong sessions held monthly through June. Each session focuses on a new topic presented by local and state leaders, as well as experts who present issues through lectures, discussions, simulation exercises, and on-site visits. Program tuition is $2,000 (usually paid by the employer) and a $100 personal commitment from the participant. Limited partial scholarships are available by request. Please direct all questions to leadership@manchester-chamber.org or call (603) 792-4107.

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Employer Commitment Form

To achieve success as a participant in the LGM program, support from your employer is required.

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LGM Scholarship Fund

A donation to the LGM Scholarship Fund provides financial support for those who have been accepted into the program and are in need. LGM is a program of the Greater Manchester, which is a 501(c)6 organization. A contribution to the Chamber’s LGM program is not deductible as a charitable donation for federal income tax purposes.

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Leadership Greater Manchester (LGM) is a program designed to recognize and nurture existing leadership talents from diverse sectors of the community.
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Take the leap! Applications are now open for the Class of 2024! The deadline to apply is May 31, 2023. 

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What to Expect After Submitting Your LGM Application

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email explaining next steps. Note that applications will be screened prior to virtual interview offers. Please direct all questions to leadership@manchester-chamber.org or call (603) 792-4120.

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Steering Committee

LGM kicks off with orientation and group retreat in August, directed by the Steering Committee. Members will take part in nine day-long sessions, held monthly through June. Each session will highlight a new topic, presented by local and state leaders along with experts who will present on current issues through lectures, group discussions, simulation exercise, and on-site visits.

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LGM Scholarship Fund

A donation to the LGM Scholarship Fund provides financial support for those who have been accepted into the program and are in need. LGM is a program of the Greater Manchester, which is a 501(c)5 organization. A contribution to the Chamber’s LGM program is not deductible as a charitable donation for federal income tax purposes.

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Alumni Network

The Leadership Greater Manchester (LGM) Alumni Network is a cross-section of LGM graduates committed to fostering community and furthering the mission of the GMC and LGM program while making an impact in Greater Manchester. The network will utilize its toolkit to connect with and organize alumni from the 30-plus-year history of the LGM program.

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Take the leap! Applications for the Class of 2024 are now open! The deadline to apply is May 31, 2023.


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P: 603.792.4107

Applications for the 2024 Leadership Greater Manchester Program are now open! The deadline to apply is May 31, 2023. You are required to fill out personal and company information, complete three ‘Short Answer’ questions, and upload supporting materials (your resume with professional and personal experiences, a letter of recommendation from a leader who you admire in the greater Manchester business community and Employer Commitment Form which can be downloaded here).

Program Tuition is $2,000 plus a $100 personal commitment from the participant. Limited partial scholarships are available upon request. After you submit your application, we will be in touch via email to explain next steps. Note: Applications will be screened prior to virtual interview offers. Please direct all questions to leadership@manchester-chamber.org or call (603) 792-4017.

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Employer Information

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Short Answers

Please answer the following questions in 500 characters or less. It is recommended that you copy your answers from a saved Word Document and past into the sections below. This will help to avoid losing your work, in the unlikely chance that your submission does not go through.

Financial Assistance

Please complete the answers to the following section if you are requesting financial assistance to complete the Leadership Greater Manchester Program. If you are not requesting Financial Assistance, you may skip to the next section.

If this does not apply to you, please write “n/a”.

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Please upload your resume
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The Employer Commitment Form can be found and downloaded here.
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