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

• Applications are now available! Please click here to fill our the online application. Deadline to apply is August 15. Tuition for the nine month program is $1,100 for Northland Chamber members and $1,450 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 Tori Macon, Northland Chamber Programs Director, at tori@northlandchamber.com

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.