Did You Know the Blue Springs Chamber holds a leadership class every year? It's called LEADership Blue Springs and was designed to help you develop skills and knowledge of our community through monthly workshops that focus on local business, government, quality of life, and volunteer services.

LEADership Blue Springs (LEAD) was established in 1991 by the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce to develop a community leadership pool. Participants will develop skills and knowledge of our community through a series of workshops focusing on business, government, quality of life, and volunteer services.

Participating in the LEAD class provides you:

• A unique opportunity to gain access to top business, civic and community leaders who play integral roles in the region.

• A behind-the-scenes view of the processes, programs, opportunities and challenges that impact the City, County and State

• An opportunity for participants to meet and exchange ideas with each other and with current community leaders

What to Expect

From September through May class members participate in educational sessions, tours, and candid conversations with community and area leaders. LEADership topics include education, big business, small business, non-profit, city, county, and state government.

Participation in the LEADership Blue Springs program involves once a month class sessions, each devoted to a specific theme important to our community. All sessions will run from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Class members are required to participate in a class project, assist in the early evening with the Fall Festival on Thursday, September 14, 2023 and attend a specific City Council meeting in order to graduate.

The Selection Criteria

Anyone may apply or nominate an individual. Nominations are solicited from businesses, professional groups, agencies, and institutions. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a commitment, motivation, and interest to service in Blue Springs and have the full support of the corporation or organization they represent.

Tuition, Schedule, and How to Apply

Tuition for the 2023 - 2024 LEADership Blue Springs Program is $475 for members and $625 for non-members to participate, which covers costs associated with the program including meals, workshops, materials, team building session and candidate reception. Day long sessions will be held one day a month, beginning in September and ending in May. In addition, there will be a class reception in August. The deadline to apply for LEADership Blue Springs 2023-2024 Class is July 14, 2023.