Leadership Bismarck-Mandan
Mission:
Leadership Bismarck-Mandan engages emerging leaders
in local business and community issues.
Chamber EDC Staff Representative
Mel Hammons
701-223-5660
mhammons@bmcedc.com
(The Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Committee works to develop local leaders who actively participate in and support community progress.)
Who Participates?
Up to 20 participants are chosen each year by a committee based
on the following criteria:
• Interest in the community’s well-being
• Willingness to be involved in community service
• Potential for community leadership
• Ability to devote time and energy to the program
• Previous community involvement
How You Benefit?
As a participant, you’ll gain an inside look at the inner workings of our community and develop a better understanding of the future challenges that Bismarck-Mandan is currently facing. As a graduate of the program, you’ll become part of a network of community leaders and be recognized for your willingness/ability to contribute to community life!
Highlights of the Program:
• Introductory full-day retreat
• Group field project presentations
• Wrap-up facilitation focusing on commitment to leadership
• Graduation ceremony & reception
About the Program:
Bismarck-Mandan’s future is directly tied to the quality of our leadership. Communities need people who are informed about local issues, are willing to stand up for forward-thinking action, and are effective in serving on volunteer committees and organizations. That’s why the Chamber EDC created the Leadership Bismarck-Mandan program. By going through this program, you’ll strengthen your leadership skills, broaden your understanding of local issues, connect with community resources & contacts, build mentoring relationships with current leaders, all while having FUN! Most importantly, you’ll gain skills & opportunities that will equip you to serve both your community and your business as a leader.
Issue Days:
Participants delve into today’s most compelling issues. Industry experts lead stimulating “Issue Day” sessions throughout the duration of the program on topics relevant to Bismarck-Mandan and its future. Faculty consists of local civic, community, and business leaders. (Majority of the 13 Issue Days run from 8:30am–1:30pm, so that participants can avoid missing full days of work.)
Congratulations to our LBM 2027 Cohort:
David Pechacek - City of Bismarck
Kane Perrin - Bravera Bank
Devin Reinbold - The Bone & Joint Center
Tyra Riepl - Mandan Parks
Tamie Schmidt - Tamie Schmidt Insurance Agency LLC
Marisa Shiland - Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Kayley Wachter - Investcore, Inc./Trademark Realty
Tosha York - Tosha Rochelle Photography - LMBAA Small Business Scholarship
Thank you to our LBM 2027 Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: 
Program Sponsors: Bartlett & West, Inc., Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Gold Sponsor: 
Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Alumni Association
The Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Alumni Association (LBMAA) is made up of graduates from the Chamber EDC’s Leadership Program. This program has been in existence for more than 25 years with the goal to improve our communities through our collective leadership efforts.
LBMAA expands on the Leadership Program by offering continued training, volunteer, and networking opportunities to its members. We are active in Chamber EDC activities, serve on the boards and committees of many nonprofit organizations, and volunteer in numerous roles.
If you wish to pay your membership dues online, please click here.
Interested in LBMAA?
Explore all how the work of LBMAA is supporting tomorrow's leaders.
Leadership Bismarck-Mandan is a member of the Association of Leadership Programs.
This organization strives to advance the effectiveness ofleadership programs and professionals throughout the United States.
For more information, visit www.alpleaders.org.