Emerging Leaders Class of 2024
Leadership Aurora Class of 2025
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Contact: Rene Simard, Program Director
303-365-4923
What is Leadership Aurora?
It’s a 10-month community engagement program designed to develop an awareness of the Aurora community, create a network of informed leaders, and encourage greater involvement in the community. The program begins with a mandatory two-night retreat in mid-September and culminates with a graduation program in early June.
LEADERSHIP AURORA APPLICATION
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Aurora Class are open – and are due by July 15, 2025.
A representative group of 35-40 candidates will be sought from all segments of government, education, labor, business, professional and geographic areas within the Aurora community. Individuals with no sponsoring group may be self-nominated. A written application and personal interview with the Selection Committee is required. Candidacy is open to all regardless of age, creed, race, or philosophy who seek to contribute their particular skills, knowledge, and expertise to the betterment of the Aurora community.
- Tuition for Leadership Aurora is $1,500. Tuition covers all program costs, meals, and materials. Tuition may be paid by the candidate’s employer, a sponsor, or by the candidate. Partial scholarships are available and are awarded to Chamber members based on need and class composition.
- The deadline each year for the application for Leadership Aurora is July 15th.
Full tuition is due before September 1st. No tuition refunds will be made after the class member has participated in the opening retreat. See Cancellation & Refund Policy for more details.
What is Emerging Leaders?
The first three months of the program are focused on personal leadership development. Included are leadership qualities, traits, and skills; emotional intelligence; and ethical behavior.
Team/Interpersonal Relations and Community Relations are covered in the last two months with an emphasis on organizational communication and conflict resolution.
EMERGING LEADERS APPLICATION
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Tuition of $950 includes the orientation, monthly sessions, meals, and materials. A limited number of partial scholarships are available to Chamber members that are not able to pay the full tuition. Scholarships are awarded based on need and class composition.
- Application must be received at The Chamber by October 15th.
- Full tuition is due before December 15th. See Cancellation & Refund Policy for more details.
PROGRAM AND EVENTS
Hybrid = Aurora Chamber, 610 S. Abilene or Microsoft Teams
| Month | Event | Dates | Times | Location/Notes |
| July | LA Class interviews | 22-25 | Varies | Chamber (610 S. Abilene) |
| August | LA Class selection meeting | 7 | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Hybrid |
| September | Board meeting | 4 (1st Weds) | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Hybrid |
| Pre-retreat reception | 4 | 5:00-7:00 P.M. | Launch Pad Brewery | |
| Class retreat
(Retreat Committee only) |
12-14 | 12th @ 1:00 P.M. – 14th @ 12:00 P.M. | Beaver Run - Breckenridge | |
| October | Board meeting | 9 | 3:30-5:00 P.M. | Hybrid |
| Community Session | 17 | 7:45 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | Varies | |
| Emerging Leaders (EL) Interviews | 21-24 | Varies | Chamber | |
| November | Board meeting & EL class selection | 13 | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Hybrid |
| City of Aurora Day | 21 | 7:45 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | Varies | |
| December | Board meeting/Holiday Party | 11 | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Legends of Aurora Sports Bar |
| Business/Economic Development Day | 19 | 7:45 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | Varies | |
| January | Board meeting | 8 | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Hybrid |
| EL Orientation/Reception | 14 | 8:00-5:00 P.M. | Adolfsob and Peterson | |
| Education Session | 16 | 7:45 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | Varies | |
| February | EL Session #1 – Leadership Qualities, Traits, and Skills | 11 | 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. | Aurora Water |
| Board meeting | 12 | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Hybrid | |
| Healthcare Session | 20 | 7:45 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | Varies | |
| March | EL Session #2 – Emotional Intelligence | 11 | 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. | Aurora Mental Health & Recovery |
| Board meeting | 12 | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Hybrid | |
| Military Session | 20 | 7:45 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | Varies | |
| April | EL Session #3 – Ethical Behavior | 8 | 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. | Vista Peak |
| Board meeting | 9 | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Hybrid | |
| Police Session | 17 | 7:45 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | Varies | |
| May | EL Session #4 – Organizational Leadership and Management | 13 | 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. | Community College of Aurora |
| Board Meeting | 14 | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | Hybrid | |
| Fire Session | 15 | 7:45 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | Varies | |
| June | LA Graduation | 5 | 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Bally’s Arapahoe Race Track |
| EL Session #5 – Community Relations/Capstone and Graduation | 10 | 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. | Junior Achievement | |
| Golf Tournament | 16 | 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course | |
| Board Retreat | 27 | 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. | TBD | |
Leadership Aurora's 26th Annual Golf Tournament
Proceeds directly support the Leadership Aurora program by allowing us to keep tuition affordable and provide scholarships to small businesses.
Thursday, June 16, 2025
Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course
23155 E Heritage Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016
7 a.m. Registration – 8 a.m. Shotgun Start
POT O’ GOLD TITLE SPONSORSHIP $5,000
- Exclusive “Presented By” status
- Two foursomes
- Exclusive tee and green recognition for 1 hole, and opportunity to have representatives on the course to provide giveaways or promotional items
- Priority Banner placement at event
- Priority placement of company name/logo in pre-event material (invitations, advertising, website, registration page, e-blasts, news releases and social media).
GOLD NUGGET SPONSOR $2,000
- One foursome
- Exclusive tee and green recognition for 1 hole, and opportunity to have representatives on the course to provide giveaways or promotional items
- Banner placement at event
- Company name/logo on Chamber website, social media, marketing materials and program
BREAKFAST SPONSOR $2,000
(providing coffee and burritos)
- One foursome
- Signage on breakfast table
- Company name/logo on Chamber website, social media, marketing materials and program
KISS THE BLARNEY STONE SPONSOR- $1,500
(providing a Bloody Mary & Screwdriver Bar)
- One foursome
- Company name/logo on Chamber website, social media, marketing materials and program
PREMIER FOURSOME SPONSOR $900
- One foursome
- Signage on a hole
- Company name/logo on Chamber website, social media, marketing materials and program
FOURSOME $725
10% off for first 10 LA Class Alumni Foursomes to register! Prize for best Alumni foursome. Contact The Chamber to receive discount.
- One foursome
TABLE/HOLE SPONSOR $300
- Opportunity to have representatives on the course to provide giveaways or promotional items
1ST PLACE AWARD SPONSOR $400
- Sponsor the 1st place awards. Opportunity to present the awards at the luncheon.
2nd PLACE AWARD SPONSOR $300
- Sponsor the 2nd place awards. Opportunity to present the awards at the luncheon.
FAIRWAY SPONSOR $250
- Signage on the Fairway
CONTEST HOLE SPONSOR $100
- Sponsor prize for one of the contest holes (i.e., closest to the pin, longest drive, etc.). Opportunity to present the prize at the luncheon.
PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT CUSTOMIZED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
INDIVIDUAL GOLFER $200
Come prepared to have a great time and a better round of golf!