Leadership Kanawha Valley is a program to develop, support and connect emerging talent throughout the region. From young professionals to senior executives, the program gives participants the tools, knowledge, experiences and connections to enhance their community impact.

Sponsored by Frontier Communications and Thomas Health System, Leadership Kanawha Valley builds strong connections across private, public and nonprofit sectors and helps graduates find their place in the community. 

Through the eight-month program, participants learn about the issues shaping the community from the experts working on them, form lasting bonds with classmates who are active leaders and strengthen professional skills with a leadership development curriculum. The program works to inspire participants to become more impactful leaders and maintain involvement in the social, business and political fabric of the community.

Since 2004, more than 325 have joined the Leadership Kanawha Valley alumni network. 
 

Join us for Business After Hours — West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Open House at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences. Network with colleagues and connect with business and community leaders at this monthly Alliance event. 

The WVSO is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical, pops, and chamber-music concerts annually. Currently in its 78th season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.

This Business After Hours is free. Registration is required. 

The West Virginia Symphony Open House is sponsored by Jackson Kelly, Arnett Carbis Toothman CPAs & Advisors, Arnett Carbis Toothman Wealth Advisors, Mountain State Beverage and Embassy Suites. 
 

Register now for the Cyber Security Lunch & Learn at noon Wednesday, Feb. 28, presented by Advantage Technology. 

Cyber security starts with you. This Lunch & Learn will teach you how to spot security risks and implement sound security habits at work and home. Every time you access the Internet, you face choices that affect your security as well as the security of your family and friends — including which friends to accept, which links to click and what websites to access and which wireless networks to join.  Make sure you are not part of the next big cyber news story. 

This Lunch & Learn is presented by Rob Dixon, Advantage Technology director of information systems security and Chris May, Advantage Technology information security consultant. 

Registration is $20 for Alliance members and $30 for future Alliance members and includes a boxed lunch. Please contact Mary Poke mpoke@charlestonareaalliance.org with dietary restrictions. Seating is limited.