Applications are currently being accepted for the Leadership Fort Collins class running from 2025 to 2026.
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Leadership Fort Collins 2025-2026 program, a nine-month journey designed to develop the next generation of community leaders across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.
Application Process
Interested individuals can apply for the program online. The application deadline is set for Wednesday, August 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. Thirty current and emerging leaders from the Fort Collins area will be selected to participate.
Program Structure
The program begins in September 2025 and concludes in May 2026. Participants meet on the second Thursday of each month for a full-day session. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including growth, environment and community planning; local government; public safety and community assistance; economic development and small business assistance; health care; history, diversity, and community betterment; education and lifelong learning; teambuilding and leadership development.
Benefits
The Leadership Fort Collins program provides participants with extensive knowledge about Fort Collins’ history, government, economy, social issues, and opportunities. It encourages contributions to community betterment and aims to increase participant effectiveness as community leaders.
Graduates of Leadership Fort Collins open the door to a partnership with the Colorado State University School of Business, offering discounted tuition benefits for further education and leadership development. The program also connects leaders to a network of peers and influential community members, enhancing their ability to shape the community’s future.
Additional Information
- Monthly full-day sessions take place on the second Thursday of each month.
- The tuition fee for the Leadership Fort Collins 2025-2026 program is $900. This includes meals, materials, and graduation events.
- Scholarships are available for the Leadership Fort Collins program.
- The deadline for submitting applications for the Leadership Fort Collins 2025-2026 program is August 11, 2025.
- The application link for the Leadership Fort Collins 2025-2026 program is: Apply for Leadership Fort Collins 2025-2026
- For more information about the Leadership Fort Collins program, contact Amanda Miller at [email protected].
The Leadership Fort Collins program, which has been running since 1981, has a proven track record of equipping emerging leaders with tools, insights, and connections. This year, a new benefit offers graduates discounted tuition for business courses at the Colorado State University School of Business.
The program aims to further strengthen the connection between education and civic leadership in Fort Collins, covering key areas including government, economy, education, social issues, and community planning. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in their community.
- The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Leadership Fort Collins 2025-2026 program.
- Interested individuals can apply for the program online by the deadline of August 11, 2025, at 5 p.m.
- Thirty current and emerging leaders from Fort Collins and Northern Colorado will be selected to participate in the nine-month journey designed to develop the next generation of community leaders.
- The program covers a wide range of topics, including growth, environment and community planning, local government, public safety and community assistance, economic development and small business assistance, health care, history, diversity, and community betterment, education, and teambuilding and leadership development.
- Graduates of Leadership Fort Collins open the door to a partnership with the Colorado State University School of Business, offering discounted tuition benefits for further education and leadership development.
- The Leadership Fort Collins program also connects leaders to a network of peers and influential community members, enhancing their ability to shape the community’s future.
- The tuition fee for the Leadership Fort Collins 2025-2026 program is $900 and scholarships are available for applicants. The application link can be found at: Apply for Leadership Fort Collins 2025-2026 For more information, contact Amanda Miller at [email protected].
