Hello and welcome!
Do you want to enhance your leadership capacity and learn more about our unique community? Enroll in Leadership South County, a ten-month community-based leadership development program dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering tomorrow's community leaders. This specialized program from South County Chambers of Commerce easily complements a busy schedule since the day sessions are just one Friday a month.
Leadership Development Topics include:
Purpose, Vision, & Values
Goal Setting & Execution
Effective Communication
Performance Management
Inclusion & Diversity
Leading Change
Appreciation & Celebration
Increasing Productivity
Leadership Mindset & Habits
Community Focus Areas include:
Business & Manufacturing
Arts & Education
Recreation & Tourism
Housing
Wine & Agriculture
Environmental Sustainability
Nonprofit Organizations
Government
Regional Cooperation
Application Process:
The application is not long but will require some time to fill out and answer questions about yourself, your interest in the class and your leadership experience. Group interviews will be conducted the first couple weeks of September and the new class will be informed late September of acceptance!
Tuition:
Members: $2200
Nonmembers: $2400
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: APPLY BETWEEN AUG 1-AUG 31 AND RECEIVE $200 OFF.
Members: $2000
Nonmembers: $2200
If accepted, tuition will be sent in ONE invoice based on your level of tuition. You can choose to pay in full or in 5 monthly installments.
Important Dates:
August 1, 2025 - Applications Open
Early September - Group Interviews
Late September - Class is notified of acceptance
September 30, 2025 - First Payment is due. Depending on your preferred method of payment, this first installment secures your spot in the class. If you are unable to pay, we will reserve your spot for the next year and let another member from the waitlist into the class. If you choose a payment plan, the payments will be due September 30, October 30, November 30, December 30, and January 30.
Mid January, 2025 - Class Orientation
February 2025 - Leadership Retreat
South County Leadership retreat at the beautiful Lodge at Oak Creek Ranch in Santa Margarita
Classes are held the first Friday of each month from 8:30-3:30 (times may fluctuate month to month) March-November with the exception of July. July will be held on the second Friday of the month on July 10th)
November 6th, 2025 - Graduation in the evening.
Visit Leadership South County - South County Chambers of Commerce Website Page Here
Class size is limited, so please apply early to reserve your spot! To apply, please click here.
