Leadership Menomonie (LM) is designed to develop community leaders who have the skills to work together, be part of solutions, and accept ownership of community issues. Graduates will have completed nine full-day sessions, studying a wide variety of topics including education, business and industry, heritage, arts and tourism, media, government and law, health and human services, agriculture and environment.
Graduates are provided the opportunity to meet area leaders, organizations and fellow alumni.
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this program. A maximum of two classes may be missed. Missing more than two classes will result in immediate termination of the attendee from the class.
Program Schedule:
August TBA - Leadership Menomonie Retreat
September 18 - Ag, Environment & Natural Resources
October 16 - Manufacturing
November 20 - Education
December 18 - Professional Development (half day)
January 15 - Team Community Project Workday (half day)
February 19- Business & Industry
March 19- Arts, Heritage & Tourism
April 16 - Health & Human Services
*May 14 - Government & Law
June 18- Graduation (half day)
*Note 2nd Thursday
Schedule with dates and topics subject to change
After you register, a program participant information form will be provided. Registration is first come, first serve as this program has limited space.
Date and Time
Friday Aug 15, 2025 Friday Jun 19, 2026
The monthly focus is held from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please note, arrival to the daily transportation could be as early as 7:45 a.m.
Location
Leadership Menomonie is an on-site, hand-on experience. We will visit different businesses, organizations and institutions to give you a behind-the-scenes look at operations. Each program day will include a new location and a new topic to give you an enhanced perspective about business and industry in the Greater Menomonie Area.
Fees/Admission
Tuition
Tuition for the Leadership Menomonie program is $1250. Tuition covers all program costs including leadership retreat, transportation, meals, program materials and awards.
Scholarship
Scholarships may be available. Submit a letter in addition with your application to ceo@menomoniechamber.org