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Program Dates and Topics for Class of 2026
All programs are held on Thursdays from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Below are the dates and locations for this fall’s Leadership Springfield class. The specific dates for the program topics will be determined later this spring.
Orientation & Reception
9/2/2026 (Wednesday, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm) - TBD
Session 1
9/3/2026 - Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Session 2
9/10/2026 - TBD
Session 3
9/17/2026 - TBD
Session 4
9/24/2026 - TBD
Session 5
10/1/2026 - TBD
Session 6
10/8/2026 - TBD
Session 7
10/15/2026 - TBD
Session 8
10/22/2026 - TBD
Session 9
10/29/2026 - TBD
Session 10
11/5/2026 - TBD
Session 11
11/12/2026 - TBD
Session 12
11/19/2026 - TBD
Session 13
12/3/2026 - TBD
Session 14: Team Project Presentations
12/10/2026 - TBD
Team Projects
A valuable component of the Leadership Springfield program is its team project. Participants are assigned to project teams and challenged to research the causes and effects of key community issues while identifying challenges and the short- and long-term impacts on our community.
Through creativity and problem-solving, teams explore existing solutions and programs while also proposing new ideas. They evaluate the feasibility of these proposals and consider how they could be implemented effectively.
This hands-on process strengthens participants’ leadership skills and better prepares them to serve as effective leaders within their organizations and throughout the community.