BLI offers a 6-month community leadership training program for business professionals to foster a network of leaders who are committed to understanding and improving the quality of life in our region. With over 500 graduates, BLI participants benefit from:

•   Enhanced leadership skills
•   A network of community contacts
•   Increased understanding and awareness of community issues
•   Opportunity to play a key role in efforts to enhance the economic and social development of the area 

BLI is accepting applications for the class of 2024! 

Please complete the online application here. Please note, you can either upload the 3 references and supervisor signature or email/to Rose Olsen. A $100 deposit is required, and can either be paid by check (made out to GBEOP) or over the phone. Rose Olsen will follow-up to schedule an interview in August. 

•  Online Application
•   Reference Form
•   Supervisor Signature Form
•   Scholarship Application
•   2024 Information and Dates

If you are a BLI graduate looking to connect to the BLI Alumni Association, visit their website!