Emerging Leaders Forum

Emerging Leaders Forum + A Grow Up and Grow Old: Columbia Initative

Building Relationships. Expanding Opportunity. Strengthening Our Future.

The Emerging Leaders Forum brings together emerging professionals, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, students, public officials, and established executives for an evening of meaningful conversation about leadership, workforce development, economic opportunity, and the future of our communities.

Hosted by Project OneWay, Inc. in partnership with the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities, this forum is designed to bridge the gap between aspiration and access by creating intentional opportunities for relationship-building, knowledge-sharing, and civic engagement.

What You'll Gain:

• Direct access to respected business, government, and community leaders.
• Practical insights into leadership, entrepreneurship, worforce success, and civic impact.
• Opportunities to expan your professional network with individuals who can open doors to future collaboration.
• A deeper understanding of how cross-sector partnerships create stronger communities and stronger economies.
• Actionable strategies you can immediately apply in your career, business, organization, or community.

Why This Matters

Communities grow stronger when leaders from every sector invest in one another. The Emerging Leaders Forum exists to cultivate those connections - bringing together people with different experiences, perspectives, and resources to create new pathways for opportunity.

Whether you are launching a career, growing a business, leading an organization, or simply looking to become more engaged in your community, this forum provides a space where meaningful conversations become meaningful partnerships.

Join us for an evening dedicated to leadership, collaboration, and building a city where everyone has the opporutnity not only to grow up - but also grow old.