Missoula, Montana Program Information

Welcome to Leadership Missoula
“Helping Leaders Become Effective Leaders”

Program Information

Goals of Leadership Missoula

To identify and motivate potential leaders
To acquaint these potential leaders with community needs and problems, while offering them alternatives for dealing with these issues
To give potential leaders an opportunity to meet past and present leaders, to associate in a meaningful way wit their peers, and to be motivated toward greater involvement
To supplement the training received by these potential leaders in such a way as to maximize their contributions to their sponsoring organization.

Benefits of Leadership Missoula

Create lasting networks and friendships
Collaborate with individuals from varied backgrounds
Gain broad knowledge and awareness of issues, systems and assets in the Missoula region
Redefine leadership skills and enhance professional and volunteer activities
Meet and work with decision makers, industry leaders and front line personnel

Benefits to Employers

Employees have insight into community issues and concerns
Company’s involvement in civic affairs and community image is strengthened
Access to a network of community leaders and resources
Participation helps keep Missoula’s position as a great place to live and do business
Creates synergy and creative collaboration between the public and private sector

Selection Criteria & Application Process

Anyone engaged in career or other endeavor and having an interest in community affairs is invited to apply.
40-45 individuals are annually selected to participate in the program. Candidates will be selected with a view toward establishing a diverse mix of ages, professions, activities and outlooks as evidenced on the applications.
Tuition for 2010-2011 is $1,100 for Chamber Members and $1,500 for non-Chamber members. Your tuition fee is payable upon notification of selection and must be paid in full before the beginning retreat. This fee covers the costs of the beginning and ending retreats, meals, materials and group transportation. Tuition is nonrefundable after August 26, 2011.
A $25.00 deposit must accompany all applications prior to June 15th. After June 15th a $50.00 deposit is required. This deposit will be applied towards your tuition if selected and will be refunded if not selected. The deposit will not be refunded to anyone who is selected but cancels after August 26, 2011.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Typically these are awarded to nonprofit organizations or individuals not affiliated with a business. See application for further scholarship details.