Leadership West Palm Beach 2026

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR CLASS OF 2027

What does it mean to lead in West Palm Beach?

It means understanding the full picture, not just the issues, but the people, the systems, and the stories behind them. It means building relationships across sectors. It means showing up ready to shape the future of our city.

Leadership West Palm Beach is your front-row seat to the inner workings of our community.

Designed for emerging and established leaders from all backgrounds, this program connects you with the decision-makers, places, and conversations that are shaping the future of West Palm Beach. Over the course of six months, you'll explore key aspects of our city, from government and economic development to education, culture, and social services — gaining insight, building partnerships, and growing your influence.

This is where leaders connect, collaborate, and create lasting change.

Alumni of the program leave with more than just knowledge, they leave with lifelong relationships and a broader perspective. Many go on to lead nonprofit boards, launch new community initiatives, run for office, or take on senior roles in business and government.

If you’re ready to lead with vision, action, and heart, this is your next step.

Tentative Program Schedule – Class of 2027

(All sessions are mandatory and run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted.)

Orientation Day: Friday, January 8, 2027

CityPlace Day: Thursday, January 28, 2027 (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

City Center Day: Wednesday, February 17, 2027

Safety & Infrastructure Day: Wednesday, March 3, 2027

Agriculture Day: Wednesday, March 17, 2027

Health & Human Services Day: [Tentatively] Wednesday, April 14, 2027

Community & Culture Day: Wednesday, May 5, 2027

Transportation Day: Wednesday, May 26, 2027

Graduation: June 2027

Tuition:

$1,600 – Chamber Members

$2,050 – Non-Members

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2026

Questions:
Contact Andrea Gonzalez at agonzalez@palmbeaches.org

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While we encourage all participants to attend the full session for every class day, we recognize that from time to time, an emergency may arise which will prevent you from doing so. Accordingly, you will still be permitted to graduate with your class and receive a Certificate of Completion if only ONE full or partial class is missed. The class times, unless otherwise indicated, are from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you miss any portion of a day, it is considered a missed day for graduation purposes.

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Selection Criteria
In reviewing applications, the Leadership West Palm Beach Selection Committee looks for candidates demonstrating the following: -- A commitment to serving the West Palm Beach community -- An ongoing commitment to Leadership West Palm Beach and its goals -- Preferably living and/or working in West Palm Beach Leadership West Palm Beach is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in its membership. Optional Demographic Information, collected to ensure diversity. If you choose to have the follow

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