About Leadership Oak Ridge
The Leadership Oak Ridge (LOR) program is a community leadership development initiative designed to cultivate emerging leaders by providing a deeper understanding of the region's economic, civic, and cultural landscapes. LOR seeks to prepare, involve, and sustain business professionals from diverse backgrounds who are committed and willing to address community challenges to improve the business climate, economy, and quality of life in Oak Ridge and the region.
Program tuition of $2,000 includes class materials, meals, and certain travel accomodations. Chamber Millennium Partners receive discounts based on membership level. Those that are accepted to the program will be notified and invoiced in early July. Tuition will be due by the first class session on August 18, 2026. Please see the full class schedule below:
2026-27 Class Schedule (Subject to Change | Classes 8AM - 5PM)
August 11, 2026 - Welcome Reception | 5-6:30PM
August 18, 2026 - Opening Class
September 10 & 11, 2026 - Chattanooga Overnight Retreat
October 13, 2026
November 17, 2026
No Class in December
January 12, 2027
February 9, 2027
March 1 & 2, 2027 Nashville Legislative Overnight Trip
April 13, 2027
May 11, 2027 - Final Class
May 18, 2027- Graduation Luncheon at Doubletree by Hilton (11:30-1PM)