Leadership Burleson Application

Leadership Burleson a dynamic program by the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce is designed to empower professionals with a passion for community and leadership excellence. Since its launch in 2015 and the inaugural class of 2016, this program has been a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

Over an engaging 11-month period, you'll attend monthly full-day sessions that connect you with key local figures in politics, business, and civic areas. These sessions are more than meetings they're opportunities to spark change, network, and deepen your connection with the Burleson community. Classes are the third Wednesday each month, typically from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and includes lunch.

To ensure the quality of the Leadership Burleson experience, only one class is offered per year and class size is limited. Eight applicants will get one ticket to ProjectU on February 17, 2026, a full-day leadership conference.

Candidates for the program must meet the following criteria:

Are committed to personal growth and career advancement while serving the Burleson community.
Are considered by peers or employers as emerging leaders in business, government, non-profit, service sectors or as an entrepreneur.
Aspire to become actively engaged in Burleson through decision making roles on community boards, city commissions and non-profit volunteerism roles.
Possess high standards of personal quality and integrity.
Leadership Burleson will require participants to attend ALL MEETINGS and ALL OUTINGS. We understand unexpected events happen, if you must miss a session, you can make it up by volunteering at one of our chamber events.
Supervisor/Employer will be invited to the Certificate of Completion Ceremony at the end of the year.
By submitting this application, participants agree they can and will commit the time required for the program. If employed, the participant has the full endorsement of their employer to commit the time required as a participant in the program.

The 2026 Program Fee is $800 and is due upon acceptance into the program. This fee covers expenses for all Leadership Burleson meetings and outings.

Applications are due by January 23, 2026

Applicant:*

First NameLast Name

Business Name:*

Business Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Business Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number

Cell Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail:*

Driver's License Number and State*

Membership in the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce is required to be a participant in the Leadership Burleson Program. Are you or your company an active Chamber Member?*

YesNo

Leadership Burleson will require you to attend ALL monthly meetings to complete and receive full benefit of the programs. Do you agree to this level of participation?*

YesNo

Does your employer agree and fully endorse this level of participation?*

YesNo

What specific skills and/or knowledge do you hope to receive through your participation with Leadership Burleson?*

Signature:*

Employer Signature (to acknowledge full endorsement):*