Leadership Shelby County is an independent non-profit, and non-partisan organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Shelby County. The programs are developed to inform, inspire, and empower the current and future leaders of Shelby County. This linking network heightens awareness and actions for a better community in which to work and live. Our main goals are as follows:

~ To provide a high quality leadership program for an annual class of diverse,     representative participants.
~ To serve as a channel of continuing leadership development among its alumni     and among a wide spectrum of the entire community leadership network.

Leadership Shelby County begins each year in September with a mandatory overnight retreat. Participants learn the dynamics of team building and experience the esteemed bonding that each class develops. Once a month from October through May, they attend a full day session on a specific high-priority topic. The topics chosen are designed to increase awareness of issues, provide a powerful knowledge base and promote the development of interactive problem-solving skills. During the graduation in May, each class presents a class project, and invites community leaders, employers, and LSC alumni to join the day's activities.