Contact Scott Cook, CEO, with Leadership Longmont inquiries: scook@longmontchamber.org
Leadership Longmont
January-June, 2025
First Thursday of the month (with some exceptions)
Leadership Longmont is a course of study designed to educate current and aspiring leaders about the critical issues and opportunities facing the community. A group of 20-25 individuals from business, government, education and non-profit organizations are selected to participate.
The program provides opportunities that are otherwise inaccessible to the public, including tours of municipal facilities and direct connections to decision-makers across several industries. The program is open to everyone who is interested in contributing their skills, knowledge and expertise to the betterment of the Longmont community. A completed application is required.
I truly have a better understanding of who to contact and the processes to make change in order for Longmont to continue to advance and grow. This was not a classroom setting, it was “real” life experience and has been so ever valuable and life changing.
FAQ
What is the Leadership Longmont 2025 course of study?
Most Leadership Longmont days feature a theme such as: healthcare, local government, business, non-profit, public safety and state government. Speakers, tours and activities support the theme for the day; class agendas also include personal leadership development such as communication skills or conflict resolution. The class is divided into smaller groups for a class projects. Class projects are usually small research endeavors for a local non-profit or local government.
Who should attend Leadership Longmont?
Anyone who is currently in a leadership position or aspiring to participate in a leadership role in the community, including government office, boards of directors, business owners, or key business executives. Previous graduates have pursued public office, served on or chaired boards of directors, plus headed major companies or their own small businesses.
When and where will sessions be held?
Leadership Longmont courses will be conducted on the first or second Thursday of the month between January and June usually between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Not all days begin and end at the same time as we accommodate learning opportunities, academic lectures or site tours.
Program sessions are conducted at various sites throughout the Longmont community with one day in Denver.
How many applicants are accepted?
Typically 20 – 25 candidates make up a Leadership Longmont class. A conscious effort is made to seek out representation from a cross section of business segments including government, education, labor, media, health care, banking, and private enterprise.
2025 Program Details
Sessions Dates
Classes meet the first Thursday of the month (with some exceptions) and are typically scheduled from 8 am – 4 pm each day. The 2025 schedule is as follows:
| Orientation: December 17, 4 pm | April 3 |
| January 9 | May 1 |
| February 6 | Public Safety Day: May 22 |
| Day at the Capitol: February 13 | June 5 |
| March 6 | Optional mid-session events (TBA) |
Tuition
Tuition for the Leadership Longmont professional development program is $1,000 for Longmont Chamber members and $1,250 for non-members. Tuition covers all course materials, assigned books, guest lecturers, tours, meals, and meeting space. Tuition may be paid by the candidate’s employer, a sponsor, or the candidate.
The deadline for application is 5 pm on Friday, November 22, 2024. Candidates will receive a confirmation notice by December 6, 2024.