Leadership Bartlesville
Participants in this elite program expand their professional and personal networks, broaden their leadership skills, and receive a complete overview of our community.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Overview
Leadership Bartlesville is an issue-oriented leadership development program of the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce that informs, motivates, and increases the awareness of selected participants through seminars and interaction with community decision makers. The goals for the Leadership Bartlesville program are to develop participant awareness of the Bartlesville area, its problems, challenges, and opportunities by examining the major systems which contribute to patterns of life in the area; to provide opportunities for communication among emerging and established leadership for public and private organizations, planning bodies, and commissions; and to motivate and encourage participants to assume community leadership roles.
Leadership Bartlesville is open to all interested residents of the Bartlesville area and does not discriminate because of age, sex, race, religion, or national origin. Participants are selected on the basis of ability, demonstrated interest in the Bartlesville community, and insight for effective leadership.
The deadline for completed applications is June 30th at 5pm. Completed applications can be submitted on-line or can returned to the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Leadership Bartlesville, 201 SW Keeler, Bartlesville, OK 74003. If mailing, they must be postmarked by June 30, 2025.
Commitment
The program consists of a two-day orientation retreat, which is mandatory, and nine monthly class sessions. The program requires a definite commitment of time on the part of each participant as well as their employer. If a class member cannot attend a scheduled session, they must notify the Program Chairs 48 hours prior to that session. Members with more than 1.5 sessions of absence will be dropped from the program without a tuition refund, unless the Leadership Bartlesville Steering Committee chairman has previously approved absences above the limit. Excused absence requests must be submitted in writing. Your company that you work for must be a current Chamber Member.
Class XXXV Program Schedule
(Session topics may switch but dates are set)
August 21 | 9:30am-4:30pm | Orientation Day 1
August 22 | 8am-2pm | Orientation Day 2
August 26 | 4-6pm | Welcome Reception
September 16 | 8am-5pm | Community Services
September 23 | 11:30am-1pm | Connect Lunch #1
October 14 | 8am-5pm | City Government
October 28 | 11:30am-1pm | Connect Lunch #2
November 12 | 8am-5pm | Economic Development/Large Business
December 9 | 8am-5pm | Education
December 16 | 4-6pm | LB35 Holiday Social
January 15 | 8am-5pm | Criminal Justice
January 27 | 11am-1pm | Class Project Planning Lunch
February 10 | 8am-5pm | Healthcare
February 24 | 11am-1pm | Connect Lunch #3
March 10 | 8am-5pm | Small Business
April 8 | 7:30am-5:30pm OKC | Bartlesville Day at the Capitol
May 5 | 8am-5pm | Tourism and the Arts
May 12 | 8:30am-1pm | Capstone Presentations
May 14 | 6-9pm | Graduation at Chamber’s Annual Gala and Awards
*Participants should note times and plan to stay until the end of each session.
Interview
Applicants must be available for brief interview. Once you have submitted your application. Please click here to schedule your interview.
(Link will Expire after June 30th)
Notification
All applicants will be notified by mail of acceptance or non-acceptance into the program by August 1, 2025.
Tuition Fee
Tuition for Leadership Bartlesville is $1100. After notification of acceptance, payment will be due on or before
August 22, 2025. If tuition is not received, an alternate member will be named after the due date.
Sponsoring Organization
Nominees for the Leadership Bartlesville program must have the support and commitment of their sponsoring business or organization. The signature of the sponsoring organization is necessary as an indication of support of the nominee’s participation in Leadership Bartlesville, and understanding of the attendance requirements and expense involved.
LB Online Application – Will expire after June 30th
Schedule Interviews – interview link will close after July 30th
If you have questions about the Leadership Bartlesville Program or this application please contact Sherri Wilt at the Chamber of Commerce. By phone at 336-8708 or by e-mail – SWilt@bartlesville.com.