Leadership Westlake

Accepting Applications for the Class of 2023-2024 

NOW through July 31

early applicants will be given priority

Maximum of 20 Participants

What is Leadership Westlake?

Leadership Westlake is a program that creates a comprehensive and objective awareness of our community in action. The program fosters commitment to our region and develops leaders to meet the demands of the future. Many of the opportunities available to this group are exclusive to the Leadership Program and not open to the general public. This provides the participants with many unique, rare and interesting experiences.

One Day Each Month, You Will...

• Network with and develop long-term business relationships with others in the class.
• Examine the major business sectors that contribute to the vibrancy and growth of the greater Westlake area.
• Participate in finding creative and insightful solutions to community needs.
• Enhance the skills needed to become a decision maker and leader in your community.
• Discover how you and your organization can make a positive impact within your business interactions.

Who Participates in This Program?

In today’s fast-paced business environment, every employee needs to be prepared to take a leadership role whenever called upon. Emerging leaders of this community and those interested in moving their careers to the next level, find this program personally and professionally invaluable. The program is limited to a maximum of 20 participants each year.

What is the Curriculum?

• Basic Leadership Skills: Orientation and Leadership Retreat (Overnight)
• Philanthropy
• Education
• Local Business Economy
• Government
• Public Safety
• Health & Wellness
• Tourism & Economic Development

When Does the Class Meet?
The program is comprised of nine educational sessions, which begin in late September and conclude in May. Participants spend a professionally facilitated overnight retreat in the fall and then meet on a Thursday of each month (8:30am-5:00pm) for a full day’s curriculum centered on a main topic area delivered via behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities, lectures and briefings.  Dates Are:

• Dates to be announced shortly: Overnight Leadership Retreat 
• October 26
• November 16
• December 14
• January 25
• February 22
• March 28
• April 25
• Graduation at the May Westlake Chamber Community Luncheon - date TBD

What is the cost to participate?
Tuition is $850 for Westlake Chamber members and $975 for non-members. Payment (in full) must be received by August 31, 2023. What does the fee cover?

• The professionally facilitated overnight retreat with personality assessment
• Retreat lodging
• Class materials for the year
• All meals for the year
• Program shirts and professional name badges
• Graduation gifts and recognition

Class of 2023 Generously Sponsored by