Calendar of Events
Thursday, April 23
Academy Class 36 Graduation
Tuesday, April 28
8:00 am
efactory
405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Leadership Springfield Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 29
8:30 am
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
GiANT People-Driven Leadership Series
Thru Wednesday, May 27
This transformational leadership series is designed for individual leaders looking to level-up their skills and performance. Move from good to great as you become a respected leader worth following, not just someone people have to follow. This series will equip you with tools to lead yourself and your people to more effective outcomes. Led by Signature Class 1 alum Larry Stock.
The Schedule: (Completion of all three dates is required):
Become a Leader Worth Following – April 29, 2026
Build Leaders Worth Following – May 13, 2026
Lead Organizations Worth Following – May 27, 2026
Thursday, May 7
efactory Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Signature Class 49 Impact Retreat
Friday, May 8
8:00 am
Asa Al-Furat
207 Park Central East, Springfield, MO 65806
Rise with Rosie Meet-Up
Join us for a casual morning of coffee and connection with fellow Rosies — no RSVP required!
Each month, Rosie pops up at a different local coffee shop or women-owned business for an easy, drop-in-style gathering. Come when you can, grab a cup, and start your day with community. Thank you to the Better Business Bureau for sponsoring our May Rise with Rosie!
Tuesday, May 12
efactory Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Signature Class 50 Impact Retreat
Tuesday, May 19
8:00 am
efactory
405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Leadership Springfield Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 20
Rosie Professional Development
Stay tuned for more.
Friday, June 5
5:30 pm
The Old Glass Place
521 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806
40th Anniversary One Big Class Reunion
Ready to make some memories? Looking to cheer on fellow Signature Class grads? Ready for a reunion with your LeadSGF classmates? Join us for One Big Class Reunion – our annual celebration and Signature Class graduation event! This year’s celebration includes a fun new theme – Best Class Ever! Think letterman jackets, yearbooks, spirit weeks, and MORE!
Friday, June 12
8:00 am
Husch Blackwell
3810 E Sunshine St Suite 300, Springfield, MO 65809
Rise with Rosie Meet-Up
Join us for a casual morning of coffee and connection with fellow Rosies — no RSVP required!
Each month, Rosie pops up at a different local coffee shop or women-owned business for an easy, drop-in-style gathering. Come when you can, grab a cup, and start your day with community. Thank you to Husch Blackwell for hosting and sponsoring our June Rise with Rosie!
Wednesday, June 17
Rosie Book Club
Tuesday, June 23
8:00 am
efactory
405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Leadership Springfield Board Meeting
Monday, August 10
12:00 pm
Millwood Golf & Racquet Club
Alumni Golf Tournament
Who doesn’t like a bit of friendly competition? Born from the Bright Idea Hub, led by alumni advisors in collaboration with the Leadership Springfield team, an Alumni Golf Tournament is coming this August! Register your 3-person team or purchase a sponsorship below to support Leadership Springfield’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser. All teams must contain one LeadSGF alumni.
Saturday, February 13
Tlaquepaque, Mexico
Springfield Sister Cities Alumni Trip
Thru Friday, February 19
Widen your perspective of community engagement from local to global! In celebration of both LeadSGF’s and the Springfield Sister Cities Association’s 40th anniversaries, this alumni travel program will blend immersive cultural experiences, leadership development, and building social capital across borders.