Ignite Community Leaders

Leadership Hendricks County, Inc.’s IGNITE Community Leaders program is a year-long seminar program designed to identify, educate, motivate, and develop a select group of area citizens for positions of community leadership. Participants are selected based on ability, leadership potential, and demonstrated interest in the community.

The overarching goals of the IGNITE program of LHC are that participants:

1. Increase awareness of Hendricks County.

2. Develop as leaders through understanding of self, others and community.

3. Engage within the community and the LHC organization.

Tuition includes 12 program days and over 25 hours of leadership development training. The LHC IGNITE Community Leaders program is comprised of the following elements:

• Opening Retreat in January

• Monthly Program Days in February through October

• Closing Retreat in November

• Team Capstone Project

Why “Ignite” for Our Community Leaders Program?

The name Ignite symbolizes the powerful energy that begins a transformation and fuels momentum. This program is designed to ignite passion and drive within individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Through immersive learning experiences and a deep exploration of local opportunities and challenges, Ignite empowers participants to take bold steps toward positive change.

Just as ignition starts a chain reaction, this program sets leaders in motion, equipping them with the knowledge, connections, and inspiration to illuminate pathways and create a brighter future for our community.