The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is undergoing unprecedented growth due to the success of its tribal enterprises. In order to assist the tribe to effectively manage this change for the betterment of the Cherokee people, Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPFdn) has begun a multi-phase project to develop a comprehensive leadership program that will focus on building the leadership capacity of members of the EBCI. Invited participants will come together October 24-25 in Cherokee, NC, at a convening whose purpose is to produce concepts for a leadership development program.