A Program of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce

The Mission: Leadership St. Lucie identifies and develops diverse leaders who impact the community through leadership.

The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce began the leadership program in 1983 to help participants become proactive community leaders. The program includes a series of discussions and site visits developed to expose participants to the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the community today.

A selection committee comprised of Leadership Alumni will review your application to Leadership Saint Lucie. It is recommended that you put thought and attention into your responses. While all the information you provide is important, during their review, they will place great emphasis on the organizations for whom you volunteer, the leadership positions you hold or held in those organizations, your understanding of challenges St. Lucie County faces and the personal objectives you want to achieve from participating in the program. The program looks for candidates who are committed to the welfare of the community and want to assume responsibility for its leadership.

The two-year program begins in January with a mandatory orientation and one-day Team Building session. After Orientation and Team Building in January, the class meets once a month for 10 full-day programs. The second year participants design the sessions for the next class and participate on a chamber committee.

Each day-long class focuses on a different aspect of the community, including
• Education
• Government
• History
• Economic Development
• Health & Human Services
• Other quality of life issues

In order to graduate, participants must attend at least nine of the 11 sessions.

Tuition for the program is $1045 and is payable by the individual, their employer or the sponsoring organization. Tuition covers meals, any materials and transportation. Partial financial assistance is available on a limited basis.