Mexico has established a reputation as a highly community-minded city. Its businesses and individuals continually demonstrate a willingness to work for the constant growth of the area.

Leadership Mexico is currently accepting applications for those interested in learning about Mexico’s past and how to become more involved in its future until Feb. 27, according to a news release by the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce.

The program is governed by the Leadership Mexico Committee and chamber of commerce. The committee is composed of graduates of previous Leadership Mexico classes. The Leadership committee for 2026 is Derek Clithero, Marci Orr, Kerri Ferrari, Brooke McGuire, Chelsea Baker, Dennis Houchins and Greg Sewell.

Leadership has many facets and requires a plan of action while striving to achieve a common goal. Leadership Mexico is “taking aim at the future” of Mexico and will provide an opportunity for personal development as well as an avenue for participation in the affairs of the community, the release stated.

Those who apply should have a genuine interest in community leadership and a desire to increase his or her own level of community involvement. They must desire to broaden their scope of knowledge beyond a particular field of expertise and must demonstrate the ability and interest to assume greater leadership responsibility.

Applicants for Leadership Mexico are sought from all segments of the community. He or she must have the support and commitment of his/her employer and should possess the personal commitment to attend all of the program sessions. The sessions have been expanded to once a month, half-day meetings to offer more information on different components of the community.

Tuition for Leadership Mexico is $175 per person for employees of chamber members. Non-members Tuition is $225. This includes programming, meals and a plaque certifying graduation from the course and all other costs incidental to operating the program. Applicants and their employer should be prepared to meet the time commitment required.

The course is held over a sixth month period of time. Classes will be held the second Thursday of each month from March through August 2026. The sessions will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and will conclude at approximately 4:00 p.m. Participants are expected to attend each of the six sessions to complete graduation requirements. Following the final session there will be a graduation for family, friends and chamber members to recognize and honor the graduates.

Applications for Leadership Mexico will be available at the Chamber office. Completed application for enrollment in Leadership Mexico must be submitted with a check made payable to the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce. Applicants will be notified after the deadline of their status. Participants are selected on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited seating space.