APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 27, 2021
The selection of the Leadership class is based on each applicant's professional and personal commitment to the community.
Selection Criteria:
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
SCHEDULE
This 9-month program runs September-May, meeting the second Thursday of each month from 8:30-3:30.
TUITION
Tuition for Leadership Spearfish is $650 for members, $900 for non-members.
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A 'REGISTRATION COMPLETE' CONFIRMATION EMAIL AFTER SUBMITTING, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT 605-642-2626.
Since 1986, the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce has promoted and fostered the development of leadership in the greater Spearfish community. Leadership Spearfish is a program designed to meet the community´s need for active participation of informed and dedicated community leaders. This program works to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise among leaders of area businesses and organizations.
Since its inception, the program has graduated more than 550 leaders into the Spearfish area. The 9-month program is designed to promote a better understanding of this community, build and enhance leadership skills, and develop a strong network of community leaders.
With keynote speakers, panel discussions, team-building exercises, problem solving, and site visits, participants gain valuable insight into the local economy. The topics change as the issues, challenges, and opportunities of the community change. Participants have VIP access to the many different industries that create the positive climate of Spearfish.
The program is open to all people who live or work in the Spearfish area, from all segments of the community, all career levels, and long term to new residents.
GOALS
The purpose of Leadership Spearfish is reflected in these goals:
BENEFITS
Participants will:
Employers will:
Community will: