A premier civic leadership experience for professionals ready to learn, connect, and help shape the future of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch.
What is Leadership Metrocrest?
Leadership Metrocrest is a nine-month civic leadership program designed to develop informed, connected, and engaged leaders across the Metrocrest region. Through hands-on sessions, regional conversations, and direct access to community decision-makers, participants gain a deeper understanding of the issues, opportunities, and organizations shaping Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch.
Who Should Apply
- Emerging and established leaders
- Business professionals
- Nonprofit leaders
- Educators
- Public-sector professionals
- Community volunteers
- Individuals interested in civic leadership, board service, or deeper regional engagement
How does the program work?
Through a series of all-day sessions conducted once per month September through May, Leadership Metrocrest class members participate in various leadership development and community education programs focusing on current civic issues.
Class members explore topics including:
- Public safety
- Education
- Local government
- Regionalism and transportation
- SIMSOC
- State government and the Austin trip
- Economic development
- Health and human services
Program commitment
- Program runs August through May
- Most class days are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Orientation, retreat, SIMSOC, and Austin trip are mandatory
- Participants who miss more than 8 program hours will not receive a certificate at graduation
- Missed hours above the 8-hour limit must be completed during the following program year before a certificate is awarded
Tuition
- Tuition for chamber members or individuals sponsored by Chamber members: $1,300
- Non-members: $1,500
- Tuition due: September 1, 2026
- Tuition includes program materials, meals for class sessions, retreat-related expenses, and the Austin legislative trip experience.
Use the tabs below to review application deadlines and class session dates.
- Application Process Open - June 4
- Application Submission Deadline - July 15
- Candidate Selection Notification - August 1
- Waitlist Notified (if applicable) - August 15
- Announcement of Class 36 - August 20
- Tuition Payment Due - September 1Â
- * Opening Reception & Orientation - August 26, 4-6 PM
- * Retreat - September 4, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Public Safety Day - September 24, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Education Day - October 22, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Local Government Day - November 19, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Regionalism & Transportation Day - December 10, 8 AM - 5 PM
- * SIMSOC - January 14, 8 AM - 5 PM
- * State Government (Austin) - February 24-25
- Economic Development Day - March 25, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Health and Human Services Day - April 15, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Graduation - May TBD
* Mandatory
Leadership Metrocrest is made possible through the support of businesses and community partners who believe in developing informed, connected leaders. Sponsorship offers visibility with class members, alumni, civic leaders, and Chamber members while directly supporting one of the Metrocrest region’s signature leadership programs.
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