The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Greater Burlington Leadership. This professional development series is geared towards individuals who want to strengthen their leadership skills within the community.
The 9-month program is designed to recruit promising leaders and offer a broader understanding of civic leadership responsibilities and unique opportunities in the Greater Burlington area.
Participants are selected each year by a volunteer committee on the basis of a written application, including essay questions and letter of recommendation. The submitted items are the sole source of information used to in the class selection process. Acceptance into Greater Burlington Leadership is not be guaranteed. Applicants are encouraged to apply again if they are not accepted the first time.
To apply or nominate an applicant, click the appropriate link below. Applications are accepted year-round but must be received by July 15 to be eligible for the next year's class.
Time commitment: Greater Burlington Leadership is a balanced combination of 9-monthly program sessions and a group project. Attendance at each monthly session is required. If a session must be missed, participants must meet with the class advisor and/or the leadership volunteer committee to arrange a way to make up the session. Attendance at both the opening session and graduation are required without exception. Both the participant and employer will be asked to sign off on a commitment form prior to class participation acknowledging understanding of the attendance policy prior to participation.
Group project: Time devoted to the group project is outside of the monthly program sessions and will vary depending on the project chosen by the class. On occasion, some class time may be set aside for group project work, but is not guaranteed. Many classes choose to meet over lunch, Zoom or in the evening when working on their projects.
Program cost: Tuition for Greater Burlington Leadership is $995 for Chamber of Commerce members or $1395 for non-members, paid prior to the opening session and is non-refundable. Tuition covers all session costs, lunches and graduation. Additional expenses for the Government Affairs session in Des Moines will be required and include travel to Des Moines, overnight stay and additional meals.
Greater Burlington Leadership is a program of the Chamber of Commerce, a division of the Greater Burlington Partnership.
Apply for Greater Burlington Leadership
The Letter of Recommendation and Signature Page are required, upload in the application or mail to 610 N. 4th St, Ste 200 Burlington, IA 52601.
For more information, contact Melissa Jones at mjones@greaterburlington.com
