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Kingsport Chamber Foundation

The Kingsport Chamber Foundation fosters economic growth and community development through collaboration, networking, and professional development initiatives, empowering individuals and businesses to thrive in the Kingsport area.

Everyone has something that keeps them up at night &mdash; career pressure, burnout, finances, leadership challenges, work-life balance, or simply trying to figure it all out. Join PEAK Young Professionals for an interactive Level Up Lunch focused on honest conversations, shared experiences, and practical takeaways for navigating life and leadership. Through engaging table discussions and community connection, attendees will leave encouraged, supported, and reminded they&rsquo;re not alone.

PEAK Level Up Lunch | What Keeps You Up at Night?

Join Leadership Kingsport and PEAK Young Professionals for a summer night at the ballpark on OPENING NIGHT of the 2026 season! ⚾&nbsp; Connect with local leaders, peers, and friends while cheering on our home team, the Kingsport Axmen! Families are also welcome.&nbsp; Ticket options include ticket only and ticket with meal.&nbsp;

Night at the Ballpark with Leadership Kingsport and PEAK Young Professionals

Regional Leadership Breakfast

Join us at a new Kingsport restaurant for lunch and networking with other YP&#39;s. Lunches are Dutch treat. RSVP required to ensure a seat. We look forward to seeing you there!

PEAK Around Town at The Black OIive

Join us for a visit to a local young professionals&ndash;led business and experience firsthand where the magic of honey comes to life. RSVP is required.&nbsp;

PEAK Around Town at Foxadise Farms

Join us for a special PEAK Level Up Lunch featuring three local community leaders as they share honest reflections, lessons learned, and the advice they wish they had earlier in their careers.&nbsp; From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, this conversation will offer practical insights and real-world wisdom for young professionals looking to grow with intention. Come ready to learn, connect, and walk away with perspectives that can shape your next step.

PEAK Level Up Lunch | What I Wish I Knew at 25

Join us for a special celebration as we honor the Leadership Kingsport Class of 2026 and recognize our Rising Star recipients. We&rsquo;re proud to welcome Dr. Brenda White Wright &mdash; a true community treasure &mdash; as our keynote speaker. Dr. White Wright is a dynamic motivational speaker, gifted storyteller, and experienced leadership and diversity trainer.&nbsp; Breakfast will be provided, and tickets are required for entry.

Leadership Kingsport Community Breakfast

The Mayor&rsquo;s Prayer Breakfast&nbsp;in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer brings community, business, and civic leaders together for a morning of reflection, connection, and shared purpose 🙏.

The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Join us to hear all about what is happening and coming soon to Downtown Kingsport. Joining us will be the ladies from the Downtown Kingsport Association, Robin Cleary and Lindsea Graham. Bring your own lunch or purchase a ticket and we will have a lunch ready for you.&nbsp;

Lunch 'n Learn about Downtown Kingsport

PEAK Around Town at The Bagel Exchange 🥯☕ is a casual meet-up for young professionals who want to plug into Kingsport&rsquo;s growth. Come as you are, grab a bagel, and connect with people who care about this community.&nbsp; Share ideas, swap experiences, and learn about ways to get involved with PEAK! Lunch is Dutch treat. RSVP is required to ensure that you have a seat saved.&nbsp;

PEAK Around Town at The Bagel Exhange

We all know how important first impressions are&mdash;so let&rsquo;s make yours count. Join us to refine how your introduction tells your story and learn how to craft a confident, compelling 60-second pitch. RSVP is required. It is FREE if you bring your own lunch or we can have a lunch ready for you, $12 per person.&nbsp;

Elevate Your First Impression

It&rsquo;s time to Rise to the Top&nbsp;🏀🔥&nbsp;Join us for a March Madness&ndash;themed night with PEAK Young Professionals as we break down what PEAK is all about and how you can get in the game.&nbsp;Whether you&rsquo;re looking to grow your network, develop professionally, or get more involved in the community &mdash; this event is for YOU.&nbsp;Come ready to connect, compete, and see how you can make your move with PEAK. 🏆

PEAK Madness

EmpowHERPresented by: Leadership KingsportSponsored by: Eastman Celebrate Women&rsquo;s History Month at EmpowHER &mdash; an evening of conversation, connection, and inspiration.Featuring dynamic speakers, curated spirits, and hors d&rsquo;oeuvres, this event honors the women who lead, lift, and shape our community. Join us for meaningful dialogue and authentic networking as we celebrate the power and potential of women in Kingsport.

EmpowHER

Hello Leadership Kingsport Alumni,&nbsp;I would first like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of Leadership Kingsport, a program of your Kingsport Chamber. Leadership Kingsport, who is graduating the Class of 2026, has graduated over 1,400 trustees &ldquo;who give life to our community dreams.&rdquo; Many of the wonderful developments and innovations in our city can be traced back to a Leadership Kingsport graduate. Many of our city leaders and state representatives have completed this program, and many business leaders have benefited from their time in Leadership Kingsport.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our council has worked toward continual improvement of the program, most recently with a renewed energy and new focus that continue to build on the program&rsquo;s tradition of excellence. We want to keep the momentum high, offer alumni events and be able to offer this opportunity to future leaders in our community. We work hard to continue to inspire, educate and connect.&nbsp;We appreciate any and all contributions towards our efforts of continual growth.&nbsp; Vanessa BennettChief Operations OfficerKingsport Chamber

Hello Leadership Kingsport Alumni, I would first like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of Leadership Kingsport, a program of your Kingsport Chamber. Leadership Kingsport, who is graduating the Class of 2026, has graduated over 1,400 trustees “who give life to our community dreams.” Many of the wonderful developments and innovations in our city can be traced back to a Leadership Kingsport graduate. Many of our city leaders and state representatives have completed this program, and many business leaders have benefited from their time in Leadership Kingsport. Our council has worked toward continual improvement of the program, most recently with a renewed energy and new focus that continue to build on the program’s tradition of excellence. We want to keep the momentum high, offer alumni events and be able to offer this opportunity to future leaders in our community. We work hard to continue to inspire, educate and connect. We appreciate any and all contributions towards our efforts of continual growth. Vanessa BennettChief Operations OfficerKingsport Chamber

Leadership Kingsport Annual Alumni Drive

PEAK Fun Fest T-shirt

Equip Kingsport City classrooms for a strong school year! Your gift helps provide basic teacher classroom essentials. Together, we&rsquo;re strengthening our community&rsquo;s future. Through the Kingsport Chamber Foundation&rsquo;s focus on education and opportunity, your donation keeps students prepared, confident, and ready to learn&mdash;right here in Kingsport.

Equip Kingsport City classrooms for a strong school year!Your gift helps provide basic teacher classroom essentials.Together, we’re strengthening our community’s future.Through the Kingsport Chamber Foundation’s focus on education and opportunity, your donation keeps students prepared, confident, and ready to learn—right here in Kingsport.

School Supplies Drive

Help PEAK create a bright and welcoming outdoor space for the children, families and staff at Palmer Early Learning Center. Bring gardening tools and gloves. We will supply the flowers and other items.

PEAK Volunteers at Palmer Early Learning Center

Discover how AI is changing the resume-writing process and learn how to use it to strengthen your resume, &nbsp;highlight your skills and stand out to employers. This is a hands-on class. You&rsquo;ll leave with practical AI tools, helpful tips and a&nbsp;stronger resume ready for your next opportunity. 💻 Bring: A laptop or tablet📄 Plus: A copy of your current resume Presented by Janessa Sokol, MSML, CPXPHaslam College of Business, University of TennesseeLeadership Kingsport Class of 2017

Navigating the New Resume Landscape

Healthy Kingsport invites you to take a seat and make a difference at their Farm to Table dinner to invest in the health of our community&#39;s children.&nbsp;This signature fundraising event will bring together community members for an evening of locally sourced food and meaningful connections in the heart of downtown Kingsport. Proceeds will support Healthy Kingsport&#39;s efforts to help our youth build healthy habits through nutrition, physical activity, hydration and wellness education.

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Leadership Kingsport Annual Alumni Drive

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School Supplies Drive

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