Program Information
Objective: Establish a Leadership Keller program that cultivates community leaders, enhances local business engagement, and contributes to Keller Chamber of Commerce's mission of fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life for all residents.
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Purpose of Leadership Keller
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Community Leadership: Develop leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within Keller.
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Civic Engagement: Inspire participants to actively engage in civic and community initiatives.
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Professional Growth: Equip participants with the skills to excel in leadership roles, both professionally and personally.
Application Dates:
Applications Open: Mid-May
Applications Close: End of July 2025
Interview Dates:
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Thursday, August 7th, 2-6 pm
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Monday, August 11th, 2-6 pm
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2-6 pm
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Notice of Class Acceptance: Monday, August 25th
Tuition Due: Friday, Monday, September 15th
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Tuition for GK Chamber Members is $950.
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Tuition for non-GK Chamber members is $1,200.
Class Sessions:
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Friday, September 26th - LGK Retreat
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Friday, October 17th - Nonprofit Engagement Day
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November 7th - State Day
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December 3rd - County Day
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January 22nd - City Day
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February 20th - Economic Development
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March 27th - Youth & Education
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April 17th - Cultural Arts
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May Date TBD- Final Presentation & Graduation
Structure & Commitment
Program Duration & Format
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9 Months
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September - May
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Each session 6-8 hours
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Monthly Sessions
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Hands-On-Learning
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Community impact project work (outside of session hours)
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Leadership Assessment
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Graduation Ceremony
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Teambuilding Retreat
Target Participants
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Emerging and established leaders with a passion for making a positive impact
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Business owners & entrepreneurs looking to expand their influence
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Nonprofit leaders & civic-minded individuals
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Those interested in government, economic development, and community engagement
Participant Commitment
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To graduate from LGK, participants must attend at least 7 out of 9 sessions and actively contribute to the group project.
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Commit and attend the MANDATORY Teambuilding Retreat
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Actively participate in discussions, workshops, and team.
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Commit to the community service/final project to apply skills and knowledge in a meaningful way.
Program Cost, Class Size and Scholarships
🔹Program Cost:
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Tuition for GK Chamber Members is $950.
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Tuition for non-GK Chamber members is $1,200.
🔹Number of Participants: The LGK program will select 15-20 participants for the inaugural class to ensure a high-quality, personalized experience.
🔹 Scholarships Available: We are committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent participation. A limited number of partial scholarships will be available based on financial need and community impact. More information forthcoming when the application process opens in May.