Explore Your Community. Make New Connections. Magnify Your Impact.
About the Program
For more than 30 years, Focus Louisville has offered everyone from newcomers to native Louisvillians a fascinating insider’s look at our city. The 2 ½ day experience is known for sparking a sense of pride in our community while taking an honest look at its challenges.
Now more than ever, many are feeling the call to take an active role in making our city better for all citizens. Focus Louisville can jumpstart your journey. You will connect with 50 other civic-minded Louisvillians you might not otherwise have had the opportunity to meet. You’ll gain a more complete view and understanding of Louisville, along with a better sense of belonging, and how to put leadership into action.
We have two Focus Louisville sessions coming up:
- September 22-24 | Register now
- December 1-3 | Register now
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How Individuals Benefit
- Inspiration through a hands-on learning experience of Louisville’s past, present, and potential future.
- Exposure to local leaders, issues, and opportunities for community leadership.
- New friendships, new ideas, and new perspectives from a diverse group of people within our community.
- Focus Louisville graduates have a stronger application for Ignite Louisville, Leadership Louisville, Bingham Fellows, and Encore Louisville.
How Organizations Benefit
- A meaningful way to recognize and reward top talent.
- A more personal, deeper way to introduce new employees to all that Louisville has to offer.
- Valuable new relationships that can result in new opportunities and added visibility for your organization.
Time commitment
Focus Louisville is 2 ½ days – Thursday and Friday, 8-5, Saturday, 8-noon.
Who Should Participate
Classes are comprised of a diverse group including executives, young professionals, managers, business owners, nonprofit directors and senior business leaders at major corporations. It is often an entry point for new residents of the region and spouses; however, lifelong Louisvillian’s get as much benefit as newcomers. Focus Louisville is the “gateway” experience through which we encourage all leaders to enter, whether you are an established leader seeking more civic engagement or a rising professional ready to take your place as a community leader.
Tuition
Focus Louisville program tuition is $900, which includes meals, transportation, parking, and materials. Limited tuition support is available based on need. Have questions about tuition support? Contact Aimee Jewell or call (502) 561-0458 for more information. To request tuition support for Focus Louisville, click here. Tuition support will only be considered before registration.
Focus Louisville is only the beginning
Focus Louisville graduates are invited to join the Leadership Louisville Center as alumni members, with opportunities for on-going engagement. In addition, your participation will strengthen your application for other programs, including Ignite Louisville, Leadership Louisville, Bingham Fellows, and our newest program, Encore Louisville (for senior leaders who are retiring or transitioning in their careers).
Want to learn more about Focus Louisville?
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For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions, or contact Aimee Jewell at (502) 561-0458 or email, or schedule a quick, 15-minute call.