Leadership Big Sky Second Cohort

There is nothing standard about doing business in Big Sky. As a census-designated place straddling two counties, it is up to the hard work and creativity of our 7 special districts, numerous nonprofits, and local business leaders to assist Big Sky in its evolution from a destination ski resort to a sustainable community.The Big Sky Chamber, in working to Create a Positive Business Climate, created this Leadership Development program with the goal to provide a comprehensive look at the people, organizations, issues, and hard work being done to assist Big Sky in its evolution from a destination ski resort to a sustainable community, and to position it as the premier community in Montana to LIVE – WORK – PLAY – VISIT and DO BUSINESS.

October 21, 2020 – Leadership Big Sky 2020-21 Opening Session
November 18, 2020 – Local Governance/ Emergency Services
December 16, 2020 – History of Big Sky
January 20, 2021 – Health and Human Services/ Education
February 17, 2021 – Tourism/ Public Lands
April 21, 2021 – Community Infrastructure
May 19, 2021 –  Development/ Real Estate
June 16, 2021 – Graduation Zip & Dip or Trip to Yellowstone National Park* Dates have potential to change due to unforeseen circumstances

Class Eligibility Requirement
– Applicants must be employed by a Big Sky Chamber member business
– Applicants must be have been employed by this business for at least one year * (unique cases will be reviewed)
-Applicant must have full support of employer for participation in this program
*Should your employment with said employer terminate for whatever reason, it is up to the sponsoring employer’s discretion if you may finish the program. The sponsoring company may not refill this opening with another employee, but will be given a prorated refund.Class Cost
– Leadership Big Sky is $750 for members and $1,500 for non-members *Member Nonprofit scholarships available for 50% off member pricing