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Leadership St. Pete

As one of the oldest leadership programs in America and a division of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership St. Pete® seeks to identify, recruit and develop leaders who represent the diversity of our local community. Through a dynamic, intensive, interactive, six-month experience, Leadership St. Pete is customized to provide a curriculum that enhances community acumen to develop the future leaders who will assume roles throughout the community, including the Innovation District.

Applications are being accepted for the 2023 class.  Information sessions have started and will continue into early September.  Applications are due on September 27th. To learn more go to stpete.com/lsp/

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