Leadership Grand Rapids
Leadership Grand Rapids Class of 2024
About the Program
The Grand Rapids Chamber believes we have it within ourselves to create a community of uncommon greatness. To foster the further development of community trustees, we offer the Leadership Grand Rapids program.
Each year, a class of leaders is accepted into the program to take part in an intensive community and professional leadership program founded on these principles:
🌐 Community Connections
💥 Leadership Skills
💫 Diversity
🌎 Systems Thinking
What it looks like: Through monthly, full-day sessions focusing on key community issues and topics, participants have a chance to deepen their understanding of our community and develop the broad and inclusive mindset needed for community stewardship from a systems perspective.
The Goal: To create a network of community trustees who act on the need, the desire, and the ambition to work for the common good and serve the primary needs of others by holding our community in trust. Ultimately, we’ll drive systems-level change to create a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all.
Session Dates, Program Details & Cost
Class of 2024:
- Orientation: August 17, 2023
- Opening Retreat: September 15-16, 2023 (overnight accommodations provided)
- Day Sessions (Thursdays):
- October 19, 2023
- November 16, 2023
- December 7, 2023
- January 18, 2024
- February 15, 2024
- March 14, 2024
- April 18, 2024
- Closing Retreat: Friday, May 17, 2024
Attendance at all program sessions is mandatory to achieve the full value of the program. Persons who cannot adjust their schedules to accommodate full participation should not apply to the program. If selected, participant employers will be required to provide a signature agreeing to their full support for the employee’s time required to participate in Leadership Grand Rapids.
Program Details:
The Leadership Grand Rapids program has capacity for 40 diverse individuals who:
- Are a strong leader in their organization and/or community
- Are motivated and interested in learning, self-discovery, community engagement, networking; and how to use this experience to build on their community trusteeship
- Represent a cross-section of business, non-profits, and units of government, professions, ages, cultural perspectives, ethnic backgrounds, and geographical areas throughout the Grand Rapids community
- Willing to commit to being on time and engaged in all LGR day sessions and assigned pre-work
Cost and Scholarships:
Chamber Member: $4,000
Non-Member: $4,500
There are a limited number of partial scholarship funds available. If you wish to fill out a scholarship form, you will be prompted to do so at the end of your application.
Questions About the Program or Application?
Please reach out to Monica Mendez, Director of Talent & Leadership Programs at 616.771.0317 or monica@grandrapids.org
Program Sponsors
Premier Sponsor
Trustee Sponsor
Chamber Champions
Photo Release: The Grand Rapids Chamber may take photographs or record videos at events for promotional or educational purposes. By applying for this program, you agree to be photographed, included in video footage or otherwise captured for the Grand Rapids Chamber’s promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please contact Maddie Finn, Director of Marketing & Events, so we may accommodate your request.