FORT COLLINS, COLO. – The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Fort Collins (LFC) class.
Leadership Fort Collins, a program of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, was established in 1981 to inform participants about the history, government, economy, social issues, needs and opportunity in our community.
The program is designed to broaden participant knowledge of the community while enhancing leadership skills, encourage contribution to the betterment of the Fort Collins community, increase the strength and effectiveness of community leaders, equip participants to respond to the current and future challenges of the community and to provide opportunities for direct contact with influential people, businesses and organizations while achieving the goal of educating and motivating leaders who are committed to shaping the future of our community.
Thirty current and emerging leaders from throughout the Fort Collins area will be selected to participate in the 2025-2026 program, which will begin in September 2025 and conclude in May 2026. Participants come together on the second Thursday of the month for a day-long session to learn about growth, environment and community planning; local government; public safety and community assistance; economic development and small business assistance; health care; history, diversity and community betterment; education and life-long learning; and teambuilding and leadership development. In addition to the Leadership Fort Collins programming, completion of the experience opens the door for class members to access a new partnership between the Fort Collins Area Chamber and Colorado State University School of Business. Discounted tuition benefits to CSU School of Business classes expands the opportunity for Leadership Fort Collins alumni to continue their learning and leadership quest with a valued partner.
The tuition for the nine-month program is $900 and includes all meals, session materials and graduation recognition. Scholarship opportunities are offered. Applications are available online at https://form.jotform.com/PSCNoCo/leadership-fort-collins-2025-26-app. The application deadline is Monday, August 11 at 5 p.m. Applications will be submitted online.
To apply for the 2025-2026 Leadership Fort Collins class or to receive more information about Leadership Fort Collins, contact Amanda Miller at [email protected].