HOW TO APPLY

LSA APPLICATION CRITERIA

LSA seeks a diverse group of individuals dedicated to serving their community. Participants of the program will be given the opportunity to develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the San Antonio area. LSA will continue the legacy of leadership, education, and engagement and participate in powerful conversations to deeply understand strengths, as well as disparities and challenges in the community with the aim of harnessing collective resources to develop solutions that will have an enduring impact. The goal of LSA is to find pathways to connect to fellow business leaders in the community across a variety of industries and to give back to the Chambers’ efforts in Council and Committee work, policy initiatives, and supporting events.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
  • Only one applicant per sponsoring organization or company will be accepted. LSA will not accept multiple applicants from the same organization. Please work with your supervisor, human resource professional, or appropriate leader within your organization to ensure this policy is followed.
  • No applications from political entities (City, County, State, Federal) will be reviewed for selection during a year in which there will be an election cycle.
  • Have lived in and/or worked in the San Antonio area for at least one year at the time of the application.
  • Persons related by marriage may not apply for the same class year.
  • Must be a member in good standing of one of the sponsoring Chambers of Commerce (either the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce or the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce – membership in both is encouraged). If not a member, you will have 30 days from class member selection to join and remain in good standing throughout the entire LSA year. Failure to remain a member will jeopardize participation in LSA and/or final graduation.
  • Must not have an immediate family member (parent, sibling, significant other) serving on the LSA Steering Committee for the upcoming class year.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
  • Show a sincere interest in and commitment to improving the community through professional business advocacy and personal involvement and engagement.
  • Have the desire to increase service to the business community through holding key leadership positions.
  • Present a clear vision for the development and growth of San Antonio’s business community.
  • Attend and actively participate in Councils and Committees of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and/or the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
PROGRAM COST:
  • Applicants must submit a $75 non-refundable application fee due with completed application. (Fee Payable Here).
  • Class members accepted into LSA must submit a non-refundable tuition fee of $2750.00 payable to the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce before the first day of the Opening Retreat on January 19, 2024.
  • If accepted to the class, individual class members are responsible for their full financial obligation. Tuition can be paid from their sponsoring organization (company) or individually and there should be no expectation of financial assistance or scholarships.
  • Failure to commit to the financial obligation prior to the Opening Retreat on January 19, 2024 will be cause for removal from the LSA 48 cohort.

If not already a member of either sponsoring Chamber, a separate membership fee will be required which will vary upon desired level of membership within 30 days of notice of selection.

Brayndyn Moore-Rodriguez-480

Being a member of the Steering Committee has allowed me an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and connect with LSA Alumni in a fun and exciting way! Especially being a part of LSA45, we will go down in the books as the REAL Best and LONGEST Class EVER! I look forward to seeing what becomes of this great group of leaders in our future.

Brayndyn Moore-Rodriguez , Vice President, Community Relations & Volunteer Initiatives, United Way