ChamberWest Leadership Institute
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026/2027 Cohort
The Leadership Institute Program is designed to challenge and engage leaders in professional and personal growth while inspiring an entrepreneurial spirit in building a better community.
Registration Includes:
- Ten full-day leadership programs
- Overnight accommodations and meals for the kickoff retreat and following full-day session
- Continental breakfast and lunch at each monthly session
- Three leadership development books
- A professional headshot session
- Access to attend two ChamberWest Professional Lunches
- A leadership journal
- A built-in “phone-a-friend” professional network
- Valuable connections, leadership growth, and lifelong memories
Participants register in July or August prior to the start of the 10-month program. The program requires a commitment to attend one full-day session each month for 10 months. The kickoff month also includes an evening retreat experience with meals, overnight accommodations, and a full-day session the following day.
To be considered for the program, applicants must complete an application, commit to attending all ten sessions, and provide a letter of support from their employer. Participants must attend at least 80% of sessions to graduate.
Cost
Available exclusively to ChamberWest members.
- $1,500 for registrations submitted before August 15
- $1,750 for registrations submitted after August 15
Program Sessions
| September | Leadership Kickoff Retreat |
| October | Leadership with Groups and Teams |
| November | Leadership through Community Involvement |
| December | Leadership through Workforce Development, HR and Compliance |
| January | Leadership in Business through Continuous Improvement |
| February | Leadership through Legislation and Policy |
| March | Leadership through Strategic Planning |
| April | Leadership in Local Government |
| May | Military Leadership |
| June | Project Leadership and Program Graduation |
What Our Attendees Have to Say
“Leadership Institute has inspired my leadership style and taught me the power of people.”
“It is richly rewarding to be able to get inside of prominent businesses, government, and other community organizations to learn leadership principles and techniques.”
“When you participate in Leadership Institute, something starts inside of you - you become a factor of change in every environment, you learn to see opportunities and you have the courage to go for them.”
“Participating in Leadership Institute has helped me break free from insecurities, weaknesses, and will ultimately help me grow and develop into a stronger and more confident person!”
“The engagement with others has brought my leadership to a new level & sparked interest in brainstorming ways to get involved with the community. This was the best learning experience I've been a part of in a long time.”
“Even though I've been involved with other leadership organizations in the past, this has been the best leadership training I've been a part of. I'm impressed with the quality of the guests, companies, leadership, and diversity and it was just what I needed.”
“I feel like this program helped me take the next step in maturity both professionally and personally. I have made what I hope to be lifelong friends.”
“I would highly recommend this program for anyone looking to develop leadership skills as this program has been invaluable to my progress as a leader.”
“The Leadership Institute was one of the best development experiences I’ve ever completed.”
“This program is a must do! I would recommend it to anyone as a great training experience.”
“The exposure to many types of businesses and government organizations provided a wide variety and wonderful insights to develop leadership skills. Our organization will definitely recommend individuals to participate in future institute opportunities.”