Launched in 2002, Leadership BC is a British Columbia Chamber of Commerce initiative to seek out and cultivate potential and emerging leaders

A Provincial Initiative

Launched in 2002, Leadership BC is a BC Chamber of Commerce initiative to build local capacity. Nanaimo and Ladysmith were the pilot projects for this provincial initiative. The two were subsequently amalgamated to form Leadership BC – Central Vancouver Island. It is supported locally by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.

The Leadership BC Program was developed at the provincial level for implementation within communities throughout BC. The provincial corporate sponsors supporting the program include Terasen Gas, BC Hydro, Government of Canada – Western Economic Diversification, and the BC Ministry of Small Business and Revenue.

Preparing Community Leaders

“Our mission is to seek out and cultivate potential and emerging leaders in the Central Vancouver Island region,” stated Patrick Ross, Chair. “Since 2005, our 10-month course has graduated close to 100 local women and men.”