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Leadership Edmond is a leadership development program that helps participants gain a deeper understanding of the important issues impacting the Edmond community. The program is designed to develop informed, connected leaders who are committed to making a positive difference in Edmond.
The program begins with a required two-day retreat at the end of August focused on leadership skills and team building. This year’s retreat will be held at St. Crispin’s Conference Center, with single rooms available for an additional fee. Participants who cannot attend the opening retreat should not apply.
After the retreat, the class meets one full day each month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. for eight sessions. Each session focuses on a different community topic, including city government, education, state government, volunteerism, and more. The program concludes with a half-day closing retreat in town.
Through lectures, group discussions, site visits, simulations, and leadership activities, participants gain firsthand exposure to the challenges and opportunities facing Edmond. Participants also build relationships with classmates and connect with key community leaders.
The class is limited to 40 participants and is intentionally made up of individuals from a variety of professions and backgrounds. Participation limits per company are:
Less than 500 employees: 1 participant
500–1,000 employees: 2 participants
More than 1,000 employees: up to 5 participants
Tuition is $1395 for Chamber members and $1695 for non-members. Tuition includes class materials, meals, overnight lodging at opening retreat and name tag. Payment can be made by personal check, corporate check, or major credit card and must be received by August 14, 2026, to secure participants’ spot in the class. There will also be a $60 fee for each participant to take a personality assessment.
Leadership Edmond Class XLI Program Dates and Days
Participants are expected to attend all sessions to successfully complete the program. Missing more than one full session, or multiple partial absences that add up to one full session, will make a participant ineligible to graduate.
Participants are also required to attend:
One Edmond City Council meeting
One Edmond School Board meeting
During the program, participants will also have the opportunity to serve on a local nonprofit board of directors and gain valuable community leadership experience.
Required Program Session Dates for 2026-2027:
August 24, 2026 – Welcome Reception (4:00 p.m. – 5:30p.m.)
August 31 – September 1, 2026, Opening Overnight Retreat – Mandatory
September 14, 2026
October 5, 2026
November 16, 2026
December 14, 2026
January 11, 2027
February 22, 2027
March 22, 2027
April 5, 2027
April 26, 2027
May 4, 2027 – Graduation (Will be a lunch event)
*Please note these are all Monday dates and are from 8 a.m. – 4:50 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
City Day 1. Class members will learn the inner workings of the Edmond City Government and the services provided by the Edmond Public Works Authority. This day is intended to deepen class members’ understanding of the city by learning about our form of government, hearing from city leadership, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at operations, including (but not limited to) departments like Water Resources and Traffic Engineering.
City Day 2. Class members will participate in a mock city council meeting as either council members or concerned citizens. Participants will also continue their behind-the-scenes look at operations, including Emergency Management and Public Safety.
Higher Education Day. Class members will spend the day learning about Higher Education school options in our community with Oklahoma Christian University and University of Central Oklahoma.
K-12 Education Day. Class members will get to be Principal for a Day at one of the Edmond Public Schools, Deer Creek Public Schools or a private school in Edmond. Participants will meet with district administration, teachers and board members in the afternoon.
Workforce and Economic Development Day: Class members will spend part of the day learning about Francis Tuttle Technology Center as well as learning about economic development in Edmond.
Healthcare Day. Class members will find out about healthcare options in Edmond. Participants will also discuss the challenges facing our city and state.
State Government Day. Class members will meet with elected officials and spend time at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
Closing Retreat: Wrapping up the year with reflections and actions on how class members can be a change maker for the future.
Graduation: Class members will spend time celebrating together and with loved ones their graduation from Leadership Edmond Class XLI.
Leadership Edmond Alumni
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Leadership Edmond Alumni offers meaningful opportunities to stay connected, engaged, and involved in the community throughout the year.
Our events include a bi-monthly Leader Lunch hosted at local Edmond restaurants, giving alumni the chance to reconnect with classmates, build relationships with other program graduates, and expand their professional networks in a relaxed setting.
Members also enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and experiences throughout the City of Edmond, along with special luncheons featuring local business and community leaders who provide insight into the issues, projects, and opportunities shaping our city.
Each year, paid alumni members are invited to a members-only happy hour designed to celebrate connections, foster new relationships, and strengthen the Leadership Edmond network.
Annual alumni membership is $50 and includes access to the Leadership Edmond Alumni Directory of active members.
