Business Field Trips gives members a look behind-the-scenes at local businesses while providing educational experiences and entertaining hands-on experiences. The quarterly field trips help to drive traffic into local businesses.

There is no charge to attend these events. Contact Matt Baird with questions or to submit potential trip ideas.

Chamber Young Professionals is open to members between the ages of 21–40. Members develop and engage the next generation of leaders through professional and personal development, civic involvement, and community service.

Established in 1991 by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce and MCC-Longview, Leadership Lee’s Summit was developed to motivate the visionary leaders of the area. Participants acquire knowledge and skills to become great leaders in the community through this intensive nine-month program.

The Chamber selects 30 participants per year using strict criteria, including:

• Motivation and interest to serve in Lee’s Summit.
• Potential or existing opportunities for advancement to top leadership positions.
• Willingness to commit time and energy to complete the program.
• Full support of the corporation/organization that is represented.

Participants attend day-long sessions throughout the year focused on leadership skills, business and government issues, and the history and culture of Lee’s Summit.

Leadership Lee’s Summit aims to bolster the participants’ confidence, knowledge, leadership, and interpersonal skills so they can become distinguished members of the community. Meetings for Leadership Lee’s Summit take place from September through May on the second Tuesday of every month. Graduation takes place in May.

Throughout the year, Recess for Success, the Chamber’s Professional Development Series, is held the first Tuesday of each month from 4–5 pm. The Business Development Council schedules these cutting-edge seminars with highly experienced experts in their respective fields. Seminars are determined based on the annual Member Educational Survey.

There is no charge to attend these events. Contact Matt Baird with questions or to submit potential topics or speakers.