Leadership Gresham 2025/2026 Application

Leadership Gresham is a community focused leadership program that develops civic-minded leaders in our area. This initiative of the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for participants to broaden their knowledge and awareness of the community alongside leaders from private, nonprofit, and public sectors.

Designed for current and emerging leaders, the monthly day-long sessions will expand each participant’s scope of understanding regarding issues and systems that impact the Gresham area.

Before completing the application, please ensure that you can attend all 10 program sessions which will be held on the third Thursday of the month Sept. – June.

Please include your preferred name or nickname after your first name.

First Name *

Last Name *

Home Address

This will only be used for required uses and not for public publication.

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Preferred Cell Phone Number *

This number will be used to text you updates regarding the program.

Preferred Email Address *

This will be the email address where all information regarding the class will be sent.

Employment or Organization

List your current employer or organization/association *

Job Title or Position *

Briefly describe your present job responsibilities or activities: *

Education or Training

State your education /training background including degrees, awards, field of study, training programs, or professional institutes to which you belong. *

Business or Professional Affiliations - List up to four community, business, professional affiliations, or social organizations you have been or are current involved with and your role. *

Community Involvement

What do you consider your most important community service accomplishment?

List Organization, Dates, and Office/Position Held *

What are you hoping to gain from your participation in Leadership Gresham? *

References

Please acknowledge that you must send one letter of recommendation before being considered for the program. Letters may be uploaded or emailed to vickim@greshamchamber.org or dropped off/mailed to: at 1005 N Main Ave. Gresham, OR 97030. *

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Commitment Agreements

I understand that Leadership Gresham is a learning experience and requires a time commitment from me and my employer.

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I will clear my calendar to attend all sessions to ensure development of the cohort experience. Sessions begin promptly at 8:30 am and conclude by 4:30pm. Attendance is mandatory – each class member gains much from the experience and contributes to the experience as a whole.

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In the event a critical personal or business conflict arises, I understand I can miss one session and elect to attend that session the following year at no additional charge. However, if I miss more than one session, I will not be able to officially graduate with my class and my tuition will not be refunded.

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In partnership with Mt Hood Community College, I understand that I will be granted Continuing Education Units for this program based on my attendance.

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I understand the goals and commitments of the Leadership Gresham program. If selected, I will devote the required time and ensure tuition payment by August 31, 2025.

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I agree to represent my community, my employer, and the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce in a professional manner in my dress, speech, and actions.

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Leadership Gresham reserves the right to withdraw the offer of participation, or terminate its continuation, at any time should you fail to continuously meet the qualifications for participation or engage in activities which are contrary to the values and mission of Leadership Gresham.

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DEADLINE for APPLICATION is JULY 31, 2025.

DEADLINE for TUITION PAYMENT IS AUGUST 31, 2025.

Application Fee: $50

Non refundable application fee of $50.00 is in addition to the tuition costs. Due upon application completion.

Tuition Fee: $775 for Chamber members or $975 for non-members. Full payment is due no later than August 31, 2025.

Leadership Gresham 2025/2026 Application

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