As one of the oldest leadership programs in America and a division of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate 501(c)(3) Foundation, Leadership St. Pete (LSP) is a dynamic, intensive, interactive, six-month experience designed to promote and enhance community leadership through an in-depth introduction to social, economic, business and political issues in the St. Petersburg area. The mission of Leadership St. Pete (LSP) is to identify, recruit and develop leaders who represent the diversity of our community and who will assume future leadership roles in the Chamber and other community organizations.

What Can You Expect From LSP?

Leadership St. Petersburg challenges you to look at the problems and decision-making processes in our community, state and nation. Interaction among class members and face-to-face contact with community leaders stimulate creative thinking and help identify ways class members can become more involved in our community. Each class member, in collaboration with other class members and mentors from the Planning Committee, will be responsible for moderating a seminar. Additionally, throughout the program you will be collaborating with class members on a large project that benefits a local nonprofit organization, always culminating in at least one full day of work. Class Project Day is mandatory.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Registration for the Leadership St. Pete Class of 2012 is now closed.  Please check back for information on the next session.