Leadership Carson City is one of the premier programs operated by the Carson City Area Chamber of Commerce. The first class graduated in 1989 and the program has been a success ever since. When looking through a roster of graduates, you will see familiar names, many of whom have gone on to public office or taken jobs that keep them in the public eye.

The program is designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of the inner workings of the various public and private elements that make Carson City unique.

The sessions are conducted by experienced community and state leaders and are held at a variety of locations designed to expose the participants to the many facilities and resources available in the Carson City area.

Leadership is 80 hours of learning, camaraderie, and fun. It offers an intimate look at the city we call home. Over 300 people have graduated from this great experience.

Your commitment as a program participant is to attend all the sessions during this nine-month series of seminars. Each participant is required to attend the opening 2-day retreat with mandatory overnight in January plus the 8 full-day seminars, the second Thursday of each month, through October and the Graduation Ceremony.

An unexcused absence may be cause for dismissal from the program. In addition, the participants will participate in a community class project.

The program cost is $1175 per participant ($975 for Chamber members), which includes tuition, materials, meals, transportation, room and board at the overnight retreat, the graduation ceremony and plaque. A $250 tuition deposit, payable by check, MasterCard or Visa, is due by Friday, October 31, 2008 with your application.  Full tuition is due by Tuesday, December 30, 2008.