Northern Colorado is morphing into an area with regional potential, population and challenges.  Leadership with a regional perspective will be essential for a positive vision of our future. With that in mind, Leadership Northern Colorado launches in 2010.

A joint initiative of the Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland Chambers of Commerce, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and the Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County, this six-month interactive development program will focus on regional issues, regionalism and regional leadership skills.  The program is designed to educate and motivate leaders who are committed to shaping the future of our region. 

2010 Leadership Northern Colorado Graduation on June 22

The inaugural Leadership Northern Colorado class will complete their six month program and the public is invited to celebrate their accomplishment and to learn more about regionalism at a free event from 3:15pm to 4:30 p.m. on June 22 at the Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E Horsetooth. 

“This first year of Leadership Fort Collins has been very exciting,” said David May, president and CEO of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce and program chair. “We’ve got 28 outstanding leaders that have completed the program and will certainly move ahead the regionalism conversation in our communities.”

The Leadership Northern Colorado program ends June 22 with graduation and a special presentation by regionalism expert Michael Langley. The class ran from January through June.

The public is invited to the graduation event to celebrate the accomplishments of the class and to learn more about regionalism.  The event is free and open to the public but an RSVP is required. To RSVP, visit www.FortCollinsChamber.com or call (970) 482-3746.

The 2010 Leadership Northern Colorado graduates are:

2010 Leadership Northern Colorado Class Announced!

Thirty current and emerging leaders were recently selected to participate in the 2010 Leadership Northern Colorado program.  The group is a diverse mix of professions with representative from education, large and small business, not for profit and county office. 

Leadership Northern Colorado, a joint initiative of the Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland Chambers of Commerce, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and the Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County, is designed to build human capacity and to identify, define and address the issues facing the Northern Colorado region.

“The selection committee had a tremendous task when they were asked to select our inaugural class.  We had 55 fantastic applications for the program and as a result, have an outstanding class,” said David L. May, president & CEO of the Fort Collins Area Chamber and program chair.

The 2010 class members are:

The Leadership Northern Colorado program will begin on December 16 with a special presentation by regionalism expert Michael Langley and includes six program sessions that run from January through June.

The public is invited to meet the class and learn more about regionalism at the community event “Regionalism…Are You Ready” from 3pm to 5pm on December 16 at the Best Western Crossroads Inn & Conference Center, 5542 US Highway 34.  The event is free and open to the public.  RSVP at www.FortCollinsChamber.com or call 482-3746.

What does the program look like?

• Six-month program – January 26, 2010 to June 22, 2010
• Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Classroom and tour-based instruction

The tuition for the six-month program is $750 and includes all meals, session materials and graduation recognition. 

What topics will be addressed?

• Public Governance
• Land Use and Infrastructure
• Education and Workforce
• Economic Development
• Regional Leadership

Who Should Apply?

As Leadership Northern Colorado functions as an extension of local Leadership programs, graduates of Leadership Fort Collins, Leadership Loveland and Leadership Weld County are encouraged to apply. In addition, individuals who are leaders within their own organizations, and who desire to make a long-term impact on the region, should also apply. Only 30 individuals will be selected to participate.  The 2011 program application can be found under the application tab or by clicking HERE.

More Information?

You can download a copy of the Leadership Northern Colorado brochure HERE or contact the Leadership Northern Colorado hotline at (970) 488-1976 or info@LeadershipNorthernColorado.com.