Leadership Springdale

One of Springdale's greatest assets has been the quality of its community leadership. To assure and continue the quality of that leadership, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce is very proud of Leadership Springdale. This dynamic program was designed to identify, train, and motivate current and emerging leaders who live or work in the Springdale area. Individuals may nominate themselves, or they may be nominated by their businesses or organizations. The experiences and knowledge gained through participation in the program will have an immediate and positive effect on the participants, their associates, and our community.

One of the main objectives for this program is to recruit candidates with diverse backgrounds. Participants range from small business owners to corporate executives. The program also acquaints participants with the dynamics of leadership, and familiarizes the class with the duties of those in leadership positions. Participants are motivated to become involved and accept leadership roles within the community, and to provide continuity through the establishment of a Leadership Alumni program.

Throughout this process the class observe such facilities as Tyson Corporate Office, Washington County Jail, Northwest Medical Center, and the the Arkansas State Capitol. At year's end, a certificate of completion and group photo is presented at a graduation ceremony.

To accommodate the large number of applications each year, Class XIV is being increased to 30 available positions.

Now Accepting Applications:

Applicants must be twenty-five years of age or older

Applicants must live and/or work in the Springdale

Applicants must have the full support of the people around them (business, organization, family, etc.). Individuals may nominate themselves.

Participants will be chosen by the LEADERSHIP SPRINGDALE Selection Committee based upon the information submitted in this application. The Committee will be seeking leaders and potential leaders from a cross-section of the community and will select 30 individuals who are active in either business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations or multi-cultural groups. In reviewing the applications, the Selection Committee will look for potential participants who demonstrate the following criteria:

• commitment and motivation to serve the Springdale area
• shaping responsibility or position of leadership in employment and/or volunteer organizations resulting in the potential to have significant influence on important issues facing the community
• ability to make the time and resource commitment required by the program