Leadership in the Valley Application Process
- Applications are OPEN for the Class of 2027 >> APPLY HERE
- Applications DEADLINE >> by June 1, 2026
- We are proud to have 3 scholarship opportunities available to a Chamber or community member to cover full tuition for one year. These scholarships are made available through the Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Leadership in the Valley Alumni Alliance and the Bayport American Legion Hesley Jensen Post 491 (specifically for veteran-owned business). Scholarship Applications are open for the 2026-27 cohort.
- Application Process: Complete the online application. Please allow 30-40 minutes. In addition, each candidate must submit two letters of support with the application, one of which must come from someone outside the applicant’s present employer and one from a direct supervisor as appropriate for support to attend the program and refer you. If you are an owner of a business, two letters of outside support are acceptable. The Chamber staff and the Leadership in the Valley Steering Committee are not allowed to prepare letters of support for candidates. The letters should describe how the person knows you, how long they have known you, and explain why they think you should be considered for Leadership in the Valley. The Leadership in the Valley Steering Committee will review each application independently.
- Participants must attend at least 80% of all sessions (maximum 2 absences). The first kick-off program day is mandatory in effort to develop early cohesion of the group. Attendance below the 80% guideline means the participant will not graduate from Leadership in the Valley. Class service projects will consume time outside of the regular day sessions approximately 8-10 hours of outside time. Project group members schedule meetings according to their collective availability.
Questions about the application process? Email the Greater Stillwater Chamber with inquiries.
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