Leadership Longmont
See Longmont Differently.
Lead Longmont Boldly.
Leadership Longmont is a community-centric leadership program designed for those who want to understand and engage with their city on a deeper level.
Through seven months of immersive learning days, participants visit key facilities, meet with business and civic leaders, and explore issues affecting Longmont. The experience equips graduates with practical skills, meaningful connections, and a deeper understanding of how to contribute to Longmont’s future.
2026 Program Agenda
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What is Leadership Longmont?
Leadership Longmont develops leaders who embody humility, curiosity, and compassion. For more than 30 years, the program has connected adults with the people, systems, and organizations that shape Longmont.
Over six months, participants explore government, business, non-profits, education, healthcare, and more through immersive days of tours, workshops, and conversations with local leaders.
With more than 400 alumni serving in businesses, non-profits, and civic life, Leadership Longmont is one of the community’s most trusted and enduring leadership development programs.
Testimonials
Leadership Longmont exceeded my expectations in the best possible way. The behind-the-scenes access to local businesses, organizations, and City of Longmont operations was both fascinating and invaluable – a rare opportunity to truly understand how our community works. Most importantly, the connections I formed with fellow participants will have a lasting impact on my work and engagement in Longmont.
Just overall a great experience! As a long-time government employee, and sustainability professional, it was really good for me to mix it up with the types of people I interact with, perspectives I am exposed to, and experiences I am immersed it. It was so different than my typical professional development type activities and, as a relatively new Longmonsters, I felt like the entire experience brought me a new understanding of the community.
The Longmont Leadership Program is an opportunity to learn about our community leaders, programs and facilities that aren’t normally accessible to the public. Participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills as well as enhance them through robust discussions and interactions with a variety of leaders in the community.
Leadership Longmont really opened my eyes to the process of making Longmont a better place and the commitment and dedication it takes to get there. Making change requires networking and group participation and advocating for a cause.
I truly have a better understanding of who to contact and the processes to make change in order for Longmont to continue to advance and grow. This was not a classroom setting, it was “real” life experience and has been so ever valuable and life changing.
The class helped me learn to network better. It also underscored how different people are in general and how leadership styles need to be dynamic to serve as many people as possible.
2026 Program Agenda
Leadership Longmont is a dynamic program changes yearly based on class feedback. Events on the agenda marked with an * are not required core content, but exclusive opportunities for current and past students to continue to explore Longmont as we continue to develop the program. The agenda below is subject to change based on speaker and facility availability.
December 10, 2025: Orientation & Leadership Foundations
January 8: Statesmanship & Leadership Styles
January 22: Workshop Half-Day – Culture & Citizenship *
February 5: Non-Profit & the Arts Day
February 12: State Capitol Day *
March 5: Business & Manufacturing Day
March 19: Workshop Half-Day – Energy, Environment, & Sustainability *
April 2: Education Day
April 16: Workshop Half-Day – Land & Sky (City Planning & FAA) *
May 7: City Government Day
May 21: Public Safety Day
June 4: Healthcare Day
July 9: Graduation
Want to know more about program content? Contact Leah Winkler, Longmont Chamber Communications Director: lwinkler@longmontchamber.org
Key Details
Important Dates:
Application Deadline: October 22, 2025
Orientation: December 10, 2025
Graduation: July 9, 2026
Tuition:
Longmont Chamber Members: $1,500
Non-Members: $2,000
Tuition covers all program materials, lunch, 84 hours of programming, and transportation to out of county locations.
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Why Join Leadership Longmont?
Is this program right for you?
Leadership Longmont is designed for individuals who want to better understand their community and grow as leaders, whether in their workplace, neighborhood, or civic life. This program may be the right fit if you are:
- Curious about your community. You want to see what happens behind the scenes in government, business, education, healthcare, and non-profits.
- Looking to grow your leadership skills. You are ready to strengthen your communication, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.
- Interested in building connections. You value meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and community leaders who can support your journey long after graduation.
- Seeking perspective. You want to understand the bigger picture of how Longmont works and how you can make an impact.
- Ready to bring it back to work. You see the value in aligning your organization with community needs and resources.
- Committed to service. You are motivated to engage in civic life, volunteerism, or board leadership.
Who has participated in the past?
Leadership Longmont alumni include professionals from business, non-profits, education, and healthcare, as well as community advocates, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders.
If you want to grow as a leader, expand your network, and contribute to Longmont’s future, Leadership Longmont is for you.