What is Leadership St. Bernard?
Leadership St. Bernard is a program designed by the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce to educate and engage citizens in identifying needs, resources, and opportunities for St. Bernard Parish. Based on a national model used by Chambers to develop individuals into community leaders, LSB has established itself as a pathway for civic leaders within the parish and the metro region.

Who selects the participants?
Applications will be reviewed by the Leadership St. Bernard Selection Committee which is comprised of Leadership St. Bernard Alumni and St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce staff.  The 2024 Class will be limited to 30 participants. 

Participation Requirements
  • All applications and application fees must be received by the application deadline in order to be considered.
  • Participants must commit to the entire program with the understanding that there are no refunds.
  • Individuals unable to complete the attendance requirements will not graduate from the program.
  • Participants are required to attend a full-day orientation.
  • Participants are allowed to miss 1 class out of a total of 8 classes.
  • Participants will attend the class graduation and reception.
Applications are open to everyone, but special consideration will be granted to those who reside or work in St. Bernard Parish.

Program Cost
$25 Application Fee- you will be invoiced via PayPal.
$300 St. Bernard Chamber Members
$400 Non-Members
*Application Fee will be applied to full tuition amount for those accepted into the 2024 Leadership St. Bernard Class. 
 
Tuition must be paid in full prior to the class orientation on January 15, 2024.

Any questions can be addressed then or may be directed to the St. Bernard Chamber at admin@stbernardchamber.org.
 
2024 Class Schedule
MEET & GREET
Thursday, January 18th from 5 PM – 7 PM
Orientation
Thursday, February 8th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM @ Docville Farm – AMROC Building 
Session 1 – History of St. Bernard
Thursday, February 29th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ Los Islenos Museum Complex
Session 2 – Governmental Affairs
Thursday, March 14th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office
Session 3 – Industry & Development
Thursday, April 4th from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ St. Bernard Parish Hospital
Session 4 – Coastal Conversations
Thursday, April 18th from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ The Parish Marina
Session 5 – Education
Thursday, May 2nd from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ Nunez Community College
Session 6 – Diversity
Thursday, May 16th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ The Crevasse 22 | River House
Session 7 – Culture & Tourism Tour
Thursday, May 30th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ Aycock Barn
Session 8 – How To Get Involved
Thursday, June 13th from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Building
Graduation:
Thursday, June 27th from 5 PM – 7 PM @ Docville Farm – AMROC Building
*Gradate + 1 Guest included. Additional Tickets will be available for purchase closer to the event.*

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