Leadership Missouri

The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster strong leadership skills in individuals across the state for brighter futures and stronger communities.

Applications for the Class of 2024 are closed. Please check back for information regarding 2025.

ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP MISSOURI PROGRAM

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The Leadership Missouri program was created on the belief that Missouri communities, just as any business or organization, require strong leadership to improve and grow. Founded in 1990, Leadership Missouri aims to identify current and emerging leaders throughout the state, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the state’s opportunities and challenges. In May of each year, the selected participants begin a series of seven monthly, two-day sessions. Watch the 2023 class recap below to see what’s in store for your future leadership training!

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Application Process & Details

You are eligible for the Leadership Missouri program if you are a resident of the state, are employed by a Missouri firm or are involved in leadership activities in Missouri.

You are eligible for the Leadership Missouri program if you are a resident of the state, are employed by a Missouri firm or are involved in leadership activities in Missouri.

  • If you want to learn more about major issues facing Missourians.
  • If your firm does business with the state of Missouri.
  • If it’s important that you become more effective in dealing with business leaders or elected officials.
  • If you want to target your leadership skills toward meeting major statewide concerns.
  • If you have plans to someday run for public office.
  • Candidate’s potential for leadership
  • Benefits to the candidate’s professional development
  • Potential positive impact to the candidate’s organization
  • Potential positive impact to the candidate’s community

Candidates will be selected primarily on the basis of prior leadership experience and the desire to become a more effective leader. A special subcommittee from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will make the final selections.

Applications for the 2024 class are closed. Check back for information regarding 2025 applications.

The scholarship applications for the 2024 class are closed. Through the generosity of Leadership Missouri alumni, we are offering scholarships for the 2024 Leadership Missouri program. The scholarship(s) awarded will total up to $1,000 as determined by the Scholarship Committee. The amount awarded will be applied to the registration fees for the Leadership Missouri program. Scholarships will be awarded based on need. Scholarship application deadline is January 31, 2024. Any scholarship recipient unable to attend the Leadership Missouri program will forfeit the scholarship to an alternate, as selected by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarships may be available for not-for-profit and small businesses. All scholarship recipients are expected to attend all sessions.

The Leadership Missouri tuition fee is $2,300 for Missouri Chamber member organizations and $2,800 for non-member organizations.

The enrollment fee covers scheduled class meals, breaks, group transportation, class materials, other organizational costs and Leadership Missouri Alumni membership. The candidate is responsible for room costs and other out-of-pocket expenses not directly related to Leadership Missouri.

A non-refundable application fee of $30 for members or $50 for non-members must accompany the application.

Do not send full tuition fee with application! Those accepted into the program will be notified.

You are expected to attend every session. However, with special permission from the director, you will be allowed to miss one segment, or 16 hours. If you miss more than 16 hours, you will need to make up the same amount of time during the following year in order to graduate.

May 21-24  –  St. Louis

June 19-21  –  Springfield

July 17-19  –  Kansas City

August 14-16  –  St. Joseph

September 10-13  –  Jefferson City

October 9-11  –  Perryville

November 20-22  –  Hermann (Graduation)

May 21-24

St. Louis

June 19-21 

Springfield

July 17-19 

Kansas City

August 14-16 

St. Joseph

September 10-13 

Jefferson City

October 9-11 

Perryville

November 20-22 

Hermann

Graduation

2023 Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the Leadership Missouri class of 2023.

 

PREMIER LEADERSHIP SPONSOR

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CLASS SPONSORS

Ameren MO logo
Evergy logo

SEGMENT SPONSORS

Coldwell Banker logo
State Tech Linn logo.

 

Need more information?

If you’re interested in learning more about Leadership Missouri, please reach out to Tammy Long, Vice President of Programs and Business Services.

Tammy Long

Vice President of Programs and Business Services

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Next steps

APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP MISSOURI

If you’re eligible, we encourage you to sign up soon to secure your spot.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Find out if you’re eligible to receive a scholarship to Leadership Missouri.

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