Leadership Pendleton

Leadership Pendleton gives participants an overview of the various inner workings of business, government, agriculture, health services, education, social/cultural, and communication in our area. It gives potential leaders a well-rounded educational and networking experience through a process that will identify and help develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who will help direct the future of Pendleton and Umatilla County.

Participation in Leadership Pendleton will be open to persons living or working in the Pendleton area. A maximum of 20 individuals will be allowed to enroll each calendar year. The participants will spend one eight-hour day each month during the 8 months of the program in seminars, briefings, and taking tours. They will be presented with opportunities to discuss issues with current business, social and political leaders.

In addition to team building and a graduation celebration, sectors examined are History & Culture, Education, Business & Industry, Media Relations, Government, Agriculture, Health Care & Social Services, and Law & Public Safety.

Applications are available in autumn of each year for participation in the following year’s class. Tuition is $650 per participant for Pendleton Chamber of Commerce members/business, $850 for non-Chamber members/business, which covers all program-related expenses including materials, meals, transportation, tours, and graduation costs.

Over 350 individuals have graduated from the program and many have taken leadership roles in the community. Join them! Call the Chamber for more information on how you can participate at (541) 276-7411.

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You won’t find a Chamber anywhere that’s more deeply involved in community! There’s nothing imposing or interesting about the building—but the people IN it have got the serious scoop on Pendleton. Of particular interest is the “Pendleton Charm Trail,” a scavenger hunt of sorts in which a visitor can collect dozens of charms from businesses and attractions all around town. 

Kana Smith

The best little Chamber of Commerce in Pendleton! Very competent and friendly staff. Quite helpful if you have questions about the city, events, and things to do or places to eat.

John Taylor

The best little Chamber of Commerce in Pendleton! Very competent and friendly staff. Quite helpful if you have questions about the city, events, and things to do or places to eat.

Eric Arechiga