Leadership Bedford County is a professional development program of the Bedford County Chamber Foundation and Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. With a focus on Servant Leadership, professionals of the Bedford County region come together for a 10-month journey designed to foster a better understanding of our communities: their strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats, while empowering participants to make a difference in the region.
With additional benefits, including networking, education, professional and personal development and community service, Leadership Bedford County (LBC) has been called a life-changing experience for many. Friendships made through the program transcend the duration of the participant’s class year and their community service projects have bettered our county for more than two decades.
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Recruitment for the next class is underway, with interviews to be scheduled in July and August; After the August 17th orientation, a class 2-day retreat (days only, no overnight stay) kicks off the new program year in September.
From October through May, the class will meet monthly for day-long sessions focused
on various aspects of the county, including: history/heritage/the arts, economic development, education, health and human services, the judicial system, government, agriculture/natural resources, and recreation/tourism. The class also enjoys a trip to the PA Capitol in November and a regional leadership session in April, planned in partnership with Blair, Cambria and Somerset Counties. The class graduates in June after completing a community service project of their choice.
Applications are now being accepted for the Class of 2027. Please review the class calendar and attendance expectations and then complete the online application form using the link below. Questions? Call Kellie Goodman Shaffer at 814.623.2233.
APPLY FOR THE LEADERSHIP BEDFORD COUNTY CLASS OF 2027
eadership Bedford County is sponsored by the Founder’s Circle Members of the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Chamber and Foundation mission!
