Leadership Fort Dodge

The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Leadership Program helps participants learn about the community through professional presentations, tours of businesses and agencies, and interaction with local and state leaders. Our mission is to develop dynamic leaders that are qualified and focused on the future. This interactive experience provides background information and the necessary tools to be a positive presence in the community.

This program lasts from September to May, and the Leadership Fort Dodge class spends the second Thursday of every month discussing pertinent topics in the community. Through this program, participants gain the knowledge that they need to get involved in the community and business community.

Topics Discussed: Education & History of Fort Dodge, Arts & Culture, Recreation, Public Safety, Local Government, State Government, Business & Industry, Healthcare, and Agriculture.

Leadership Fort Dodge Mission: 
We are a leadership program designed to develop leaders who are well informed, passionate about the community, connected within the region, and ready to make an impact. 

What participants have said about the Leadership Fort Dodge program:

"After seeing all that Fort Dodge both needs and has to offer, I am very excited to get involved!"

"Thank you for the experience of a lifetime with this class! It was incredible and absolutely invaluable!"

"Every class was full of great information. One of the greatest things offered to professionals in Fort Dodge."

"I learned so much not only about Fort Dodge and the community, but also about myself. The connections and friendships through this program has given me a much stronger tie to this community and all of the positive things about it."

2022-2023 Leadership Fort Dodge Overview

For more information, please call 515-955-5500 or e-mail  Jill Nelson.

Leadership Fort Dodge 2023-2024 Participants: