Leadership Eugene Springfield

About The Program

As Leadership Eugene Springfield enters its 40th year in 2026, we invite emerging and established professionals to be part of a program that has helped shape civic leadership across our region since 1986.

With LES, the Eugene and Springfield Chambers of Commerce have partnered to develop civic leadership throughout our region, fostering knowledgeable, networked, skilled, involved, and passionate leaders who:

Advocate for and represent the community as a whole

Value the interaction of government, business, and charitable institutions in creating a healthy Eugene-Springfield economy

Help create a positive future for their community

WHY JOIN?
INFO SESSIONS
2026-27 APPLICATION
TUITION
LES IN ACTION

Why join Leadership Eugene-Springfield?

Leadership Eugene-Springfield provides the opportunity for participants to broaden their knowledge and awareness of the communities and their leadership skills. Through monthly, day-long sessions, the program:

Develops knowledge and awareness of leadership skills.
Focuses on topics relevant to Eugene and Springfield's current and future needs and opportunities.
Fosters a network of contacts among participants and presenters.

COMMUNITY-ORIENTED LEADERSHIP AWARENESS

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Attend an Information Session

Need more information before you apply? During the summer of 2026, the Eugene and Springfield Chambers are hosting two information sessions where you can talk to alumni and learn about their experiences in their cohort! Be sure to attend one or both of these – there is no better way to understand the experience.

LEADERSHIP EUGENE SPRINGFIELD INFO SESSION: COFFEE CHAT

TUESDAY, JUNE 30th
9:00 – 10:30AM

Dark Pine Coffee
954 Pearl Street, Eugene

LEADERSHIP EUGENE SPRINGFIELD INFO SESSION: NO-HOST HAPPY HOUR

TUESDAY, JULY 14th
4:30 – 6:30PM

Oakshire Commons
416 Main Street, Springfield

2026-27 Application

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 cohort. Click the button for the Google form or print the info sheet and application. To be considered, your application must be completed and submitted before July 31 at 11:59pm.

APPLY: GOOGLE FORM

Trouble with the online form?
Click here for the printable info sheet/PDF.

Tuition

Tuition for Leadership Eugene-Springfield is $1,100. Tuition covers all program costs, meals, and materials. The candidate's employer, a sponsor or the candidate may pay tuition. Partial scholarship assistance may be available to individuals who otherwise would be unable to participate. Indicate that need by checking the box on the application form. Applicant's employer must be a member of either Chamber of Commerce.