Applying to Leadership Capital Region

We are looking for the region’s next business and community leaders to particpate in Leadership Capital Region (LCR) Class of 2027!

Through a powerful combination of leadership development and hands-on community engagement, LCR equips participants to grow, connect, and lead with impact across the region.

The application window for the Class of 2027 is open NOW and will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. All applicants will participate in a thirty‑minute virtual interview. We will reach out in May to schedule interviews.

 

 

Interested in learning more? Join us for a one-hour virtual information session and get insight about how LCR develops leaders and connects participants to the issues shaping the Capital Region and learn about the application process for the Class of 2027.

Class of 2027 Virtual Information Session | Monday, April 20 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Register Here to Attend

LCR Program Experience

Each class brings together a diverse group of professionals representing a wide range of industries, backgrounds, perspectives, and learning styles. Throughout the program, participants will:

  • Build strong relationships and an extensive network of classmates, alumni, the steering committee, and session-day presenters
  • Engage with some of the Capital Region’s most effective and recognized leaders
  • Explore critical community issues alongside peers and subject‑matter experts
  • Strengthen leadership and teamwork skills through a hands-on community impact project
  • Gain visibility as emerging or established leaders within their organizations and the region
  • Discover meaningful pathways for community involvement and board service

Commitment & Expectations

Participation in the two-day opening retreat and the full-day closing session in May is mandatory.
The opening retreat is scheduled for: Wednesday, September 23 – Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Participants may have two emergency absences from monthly sessions held October through April.

Additionally, each participant must complete seven experiential activities outside of regular class sessions to graduate. These experiences—coordinated by program leaders—offer deeper insight into nonprofit and for‑profit organizations and their impact on the region. Examples include organizational tours, attending local government meetings, or volunteering.

Each class collaborates to reach consensus and deliver a community project, with 100% participation.

Participation is an investment in your leadership growth, your organization, and the future of the region—and requires commitment from both participants and their employers.

Program Tuition 

  • $2,700 – Small, community‑based Chamber Member nonprofits and self‑employed individuals
  • $3,300 – Chamber Members
  • $3,800 – Non‑Members

Tuition includes the overnight opening retreat, session day breakfast & lunch, and all resource materials for monthly sessions. Graduates receive one complimentary ticket to the graduation ceremony.

Tuition must be paid in full by Friday, August 7, 2026. 

A limited number of partial scholarships are available based on financial need. Requests do not impact acceptance decisions.

 

 

 

 

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