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Grimes Leadership Academy | General Interest Submission

Thank you for your interest in the Grimes Leadership Academy (GLA).

If you would like to learn more about the program, ask questions, or share any thoughts, please complete the brief form below.

This form is not an application and does not commit you to participating in the program. It simply provides an opportunity to connect with our team and learn more about the Grimes Leadership Academy before deciding whether to apply.

Our goal is to help potential applicants determine whether the program aligns with their personal and/or professional development goals.
Program Description
The Grimes Leadership Academy is a premier leadership program that seeks to identify and resource leaders, encouraging and equipping them to be more effective leaders in the workplace and the community, and providing opportunity for relationship building and professional networking.
Class Schedule
The Class Schedule for the 2026/2027 Class can be found at www.GrimesLeadership.com.
Tuition ($1,400)
The tuition for the Grimes Leadership Academy (GLA) covers all educational, training, and meal expenses incurred during class sessions and retreats. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of their transportation to the designated starting point for each session, with occasional travel required between locations throughout the day. Requests for personal transportation will be restricted to destinations within the Des Moines metropolitan area.
Non-Profit Scholarship Assistance Available
Applicants who are applying as employees from an area non-profit (501(c)3) may be eligible to apply for scholarship assistance. Contact Grimes Chamber & Economic Development for details.
NAME & CONTACT INFORMATION
Please provide the email address which you would prefer to receive correspondence from the Grimes Leadership Academy and its representatives.
This is the number we will use to contact you to provide you with additional information and to help answer any questions you may have regarding Grimes Leadership Academy.
Please briefly describe how you first heard about the Grimes Leadership Academy (for example: employer, colleague, Chamber event, social media, etc.).
Optional. Feel free to share any questions about the program or anything else you would like us to know.
Deadline to Apply
In order to be considered for the next class of Grimes Leadership Academy, you would need to submit an full application no later than May 1, 2026, which is a separate submission from this form.
Thank you!
Grimes Chamber & Economic Development thanks you for expressing an interest in the Grimes Leadership Academy.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Acceptance to the Grimes Leadership Academy provides equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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