Leadership South KC
An amazing, year-long opportunity for emerging leaders in the South Kansas City area. For more than 30 years, participants have been learning directly from the people and organizations that make Kansas City great.
Application for the 2027 class will open soon!
Space is limited. Non-Members are welcome to apply, but Chamber member applications will be reviewed first.
I have boasted about this engaging leadership class to so many people and even presented my amazingly fun and educational experiences to my company’s upper management. I have a new-found appreciation for all the resources that Kansas City has to offer, and now have a collection of fantastic contacts, including many new friends. My company plans to offer this awesome leadership class opportunity to a different lucky employee each year!
Who Will You Meet?
Leadership South KC will have you immersed in the government, businesses, non-profits and people that are essential to the success of Kansas City.
Some of the places visited by previous Leadership classes include: Jefferson City, Jackson County Legislature, the Kansas City Emergency Operations Center, local manufacturing facilities, Flourish Furniture Bank, MODOT, Cornerstones of Care, Kansas City National Security Campus, and many more.
On top of those amazing experiences and connections, imagine the relationships you’ll build with your fellow classmates over the course of the year!
“The Leadership Kansas City class is something that I would recommend to anyone who’s interested in learning more about Kansas City and what goes on behind the scenes. I was able to gain a better understanding of how the city operates and learn more about some of the businesses that make KC what it is. The whole experience was well planned, organized, and FUN!”
What’s the Time Investment?
Between January and December, you’ll meet as a group 11 times. Many of these meetings include “field trips” to various agencies, businesses, and non-profits around the city.
Most of your 11 meeting days do take the bulk of your work day, which is why we only meet once per month (and don’t worry, we’ll feed you!).
What’s the Financial Investment?
Fees cover all class expenses, including class supplies, meals occurring during class days, and organizational costs.
Chamber Members:
- $1,100 for first employee
- $1,050 for subsequent employees in same year
Non-Members (available as space allows):
- $1,350