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Are you building a business,
or preparing to lead one?

Apply for the Scholarship
to Join the Group

This monthly group is designed to support young entrepreneurs and succession-minded professionals as they build their leadership skills and professional network.

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BUILD YOUR BUSINESS. BUILD YOUR LEADERSHIP. SHAPE YOUR FUTURE.

STARTS ON
8.13.2025
6-8 pm
DURATION
Monthly meetings,
2.5 hour sessions
LOCATION
Catlyst Campus,
Woodstock, IL
PROGRAM FEE
$4,800 annually $480 *with scholarship or $40 session

Whether you’re launching a business, preparing to lead a family company, or stepping into your next leadership role, the Emerging Leaders Peer Group offers a dynamic space to grow.

Join a diverse network of high-potential professionals dedicated to personal growth, peer learning, and shaping the future of McHenry County.

Ideal for:

Entrepreneurs under 40 launching or scaling a business.

Successors preparing to take over a family or established business.

Professionals identified as “rising stars” by employers.

Individuals ready to contribute, grow, and invest in their leadership journey.

Level Up with Confidence

The Emerging Leaders Peer Group is built for young entrepreneurs and succession-minded professionals like you to help build a personal, instinctual model for success, one that aligns on vision, execution, and purpose.

Gain practical tools to overcome the common, yet often invisible, obstacles that undermine leadership growth.

Identify and address the barriers that hold you back—from poor execution and lack of strategic alignment to self-doubt, ineffective communication, risk aversion, and organizational dysfunction.

By tackling these challenges head-on, you’ll be prepared to lead with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

Peer-to-peer insight

Join a tight-knit circle of entrepreneurs and successors navigating the same challenges you face.

Confidential support

A trusted space for candid discussion, collaborative problem-solving, and shared learning. Connect with leaders in McHenry County for mentoring and professional development.

Build Local connections

Learn, lead, and build a strong peer network alongside tomorrow’s leaders in McHenry County.
Join the Peer Group Today
Chris K

Meet the Facilitator

Chris Kremer brings decades of leadership experience spanning Fortune 50 companies, high-growth startups, and cutting-edge technology launches.

Success-Catalyst-LogAs the founder of The Success Catalyst, he helps executives and leadership teams adopt a focused “Play to Win” mindset to drive results and alignment. His expertise includes executive mentorship, peer group facilitation, and market strategy development, all aimed at building stronger, more effective teams.

As facilitator of the Emerging Leaders Peer Group, Chris empowers rising leaders to unlock their full potential and lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Connect with our Team

Curious if the Emerging Leaders Peer Group is the right next step in your leadership journey? We’re here to help.

Whether you’re exploring how to level up your career, take on more responsibility, or grow into a future executive role, our team is happy to answer your questions and help determine if this peer group is a good fit for your goals.

Reach out to start the conversation. Let’s see if this is the right community to support your growth.

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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST

info@mcedc.com

815-893-0895

Apply for the scholarship today to join the next generation of leaders.