Start your Journey, Apply for LGR!
Applications for the Leadership Greater Rochester Class of 2027 are open! Applications close on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Submit through one of the application buttons below. Resumes must also be submitted with applications.
Please note: you cannot save your progress on the form. It is recommended that you store your answers in a separate document and upload everything at once.
Submitting Your Application
- Applications are due Sunday, May 3, 2026.
- Applicants must be employed by a current member of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Please include your resume with your application to be considered.
- Be through in your answers, provide details, and elaborate on your responses.
- Jonathon Krull, LGR Program Administrator will reach out to confirm receipt of your application.
- Email Jonathon Krull with any questions.
Investment
If accepted, an investment of $1,950 is due by Friday, August 21, 2026. Through the online general application, there is an option to apply for the Small Business/Non-Profit Leader Scholarship. See below for more details.
Small Business/Non-Profit Leader Scholarship
The Chamber is proud to partner with Broadway Plaza to offer the Leadership Greater Rochester Small Business/Non-Profit Leader Scholarship. This scholarship is worth 67% of the full program tuition ($1,300) and will be awarded on a competitive basis to an eligible and deserving small business candidate. In order to qualify, the candidate must apply to the program in full faith and meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Own, operate, or work at a small business or non-profit organization
- The business or non-profit organization must be a member of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Class of 2026 Recipient: Tyler Cain, CORE Real Estate
Class of 2025 Recipient: Cassandra Emmons, Hiawatha Homes
Class of 2024 Recipient: Jennifer Pinske, Family Service Rochester
Class of 2023 Recipient: Kaitlyn Glasswell, Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
Class of 2022 Recipient: Katie Adelman, Rochester Downtown Alliance
Class of 2027 Schedule
August 20: Session 1, Activating Leaders
September 17-18: Session 2, Leadership Retreat
October 8: Session 3, Exploring Our Economic Ecosystem
November 12: Session 4, Community Impact Project
December 10: Session 5, Engaging with Government
January 14: Session 6, Workforce and Talent
February 11: Session 7, Building a Sustainable Community
March 11: Session 8, Arts, Culture, and Humanities
April 15: Session 9, Exploring Public Safety
May 20: Session 10, Launching Leaders
May 19: LGR Graduation
Dates subject to change
Time
LGR Program sessions occur once a month from 8:00am-5:00pm with the exception of September which is a two day retreat. A component of the program is the Community Impact Project (CIP) which is done outside of each session. The additional time commitment for the CIP varies but please plan for an addition of 1-5 hours per month to accommodate the CIP.
About Leadership Greater Rochester
Leadership Greater Rochester (LGR) is the Chamber’s premier leadership development program. Since 1987, this program has propelled leaders in the community to further be inspired, connected and enlightened. Through enriching conversations, behind-the-scenes tours, and work on the Community Impact Project, the LGR experience builds lifelong relationships and provides opportunities for business and community leaders to shape and contribute to the fabric of the greater Rochester area.
Applications are submitted and reviewed by a committee of LGR stakeholders representing Chamber staff and program volunteers. If selected for an interview, candidates are invited to join the application committee for a half-hour interview at the Chamber offices. Final decisions are made and the next cohort is identified by the end of June.
Leadership Greater Rochester candidates are selected based on a certain set of criteria, including (but not limited to):
- Community Service and Engagement
- Professional Goals and Achievements
- Willingness to Commit to Full Engagement with the LGR Program