Leadership Northland, a program of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, is an intensive program devoted to strengthening and educating area business and community professionals. Each session examines some of the key themes and issues surrounding our community. Leadership Northland participants are provided opportunities to explore and strengthen personal leadership competencies. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have developed a keen sense of awareness about community issues and will have increased their motivation to assume community involvement positions. Sessions are at various sites throughout the region, focusing on specific aspects of the Northland, greater Kansas City area and the state of Missouri.

• Desire for engaging in community service
• Prior volunteer and leadership involvement
• Interest in involvement and understanding of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Demonstrates eagerness for additional leadership and professional growth

• Application information will be available July 1 in the Northland Chamber July newsletter, on the website www.northlandchamber. com and at the Chamber office. Tuition for the nine month program is $1,000 for Northland Chamber members and $1,350 for non-Chamber members. Tuition is payable by the individual, employer or sponsoring organization. Class participants will be chosen by the Leadership Committee. Tuition is non-refundable once the program begins.
• All program materials, meals at sessions, kickoff dinner, graduation dinner, hotel accommodations and Amtrak ticket for Jefferson City is provided for each participant.
• Please consider the following physical activities in this program: several sessions will require a lot of walking, both indoor and outdoor, on hills, rough terrain and hard surfaces. Climbing stairs is also needed if an elevator is unavailable. The Tucker Leadership Lab and Volunteer sessions will include moderate physical activities as well.
• Please submit all inquiries to Teri Laverty, Northland Chamber Business Services & Programs Director, at teri@northlandchamber.com.

Sessions are the third Thursday of each month, except for the April Session, which will be an overnight train ride to Jefferson City. Attendance is required for six of the eight sessions in order to graduate. Each session is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a social time with the class. The social gatherings are an essential part of the program to connect with your class. Session locations will be emailed prior to each session.

• The Social Chair arranges social gatherings, networking, and communications with class participants during the program and after graduation
• The Class President will work with the Social Chair representing the class at Chamber speaking engagements and graduation

• Each class member must attend three different Chamber committee meetings (Planning & Development, Parks & Recreation, Legislative, Education, or Ambassador)
• Meetings are listed in the monthly and weekly newsletter, and on the Chamber website, www.northlandchamber.com
• Sign up is not required to attend committee meetings, except Legislative and Ambassador. Each person will be responsible for their lunch check at these meetings
• Meetings must be completed before your May graduation

• Each class member must attend one After Hours

• After Hours events are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month, from 5 to 7 p.m. at various Chamber member locations. Check the Chamber website for dates and locations

• Each class member must attend one Monthly Luncheon
• These are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at various Chamber member locations
• Registration is available on the Chamber website: www.northlandchamber.com
• Cost is $30 unless otherwise listed

• Participants are required to participate and sit in the Annual Auction & Golf Tournament. Class is required to help plan, and assist during the events:
  • Annual Auction will be held in November
  • Golf Tournament will be held in July 2023

Program Outlook & Purpose

Youth Leadership is a four-month program (one day a month from January through April) connecting high school juniors with civic, business and government leaders/organizations in the Northland community. By exposing students to established leaders in professional and community environments, students will acquire new leadership insights and a broader understanding of how the greater Northland community functions to assist with a successful future. This program is sponsored by the Northland Chamber business members and supporters. Graduation will be during the Chamber’s April luncheon at Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun.