Lakes Area Leadership Academy

Developing Branson's Future For More Than 30 Years

Since 1992, The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has led the Lakes Area Leadership Academy, a program designed to educate local professionals for greater leadership roles in the community and beyond. The program consists of nine sessions from March to November, covering a variety of topics that include marketing, tourism, government policy, and economic development.

Brad Thomas , President of Silver Dollar City

“This program equips leaders of today and leaders of tomorrow, to understand our communities. Through that understanding, we can celebrate our strengths…

APPLY FOR THE CLASS OF 2026

The application deadline for the 2026 class is March 15, 2026. For more information, please contact Shelly Vorhaben, Lakes Area Leadership Academy Program Manager at srvorhaben@bransonchamber.com or call 417-294-7436.

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I understand my attendance to all sessions in their entirety is required. One excused absence is permitted, but additional absences may result in removal from the program and forfeiture of all fees paid.

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