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 2027 Class will be limited to 30 participants.

Participation Requirements
  • All applications and application fees must be received by the application deadline 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
$300 St. Bernard Chamber Members
$400 Non-Members

Tuition MUST be paid in full prior to the class orientation in January 2027.

Any questions may be directed to the St. Bernard Chamber at admin@stbernardchamber.org.

2027 Class Schedule (Tentative)

MEET & GREET
January 7th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ TBD
Orientation
January 14th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ Docville Farm – AMROC Building
Session 1 – History of St. Bernard
February 4th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ Los Islenos Museum Complex
Session 2 – Governmental Affairs
February 25th from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM @ St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office
Session 3 – Industry & Development
March 11th from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM @ St. Bernard Parish Hospital
Session 4 – Coastal Conversations
March 25th from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM @ The Wharf on Bienvenue
Session 5 – Education
April 8th from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM @ Nunez Community College
Session 6 – Diversity
April 22nd from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ The Crevasse 22 | River House
Session 7 – Culture & Tourism Bus Tour
May 13th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ Aycock Barn
Session 8 – How To Get Involved
May 27th from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM @ Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Building
Graduation:
June 10th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ Docville Farm – AMROC Building
*Graduate + 1 Guest included. Additional Tickets will be available.

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